Notes Outline 110309 With Answers

Patrick Bushnell, Alex Parrish Period 3 Pages 258-266 Political Parties • Since we have a weak party system, it is easier for congressmen to act independently from party lines. • This system can cause political grid lock. • When the president and the majority of congress share the same political ideology there is more policy agreement. • •

Compared to other industrial nations, the U.S. has a narrow scope of government. It is easier for politicians to get money for their constituents because no one party has dominate control over the government.

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Political information can now be gathered from other sources besides political parties, such as: media and interest groups. Although political parties do not dominate the political scene it is unlikely that they will ever disappear completely.

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Nominations and Campaigns • 2 Stages for American politics: o Nominations is the prize in which politicians receive their parties endorsement. o Campaigns between two nominees – the prize for which is obtaining the office.  Campaign strategy is the plan candidates create to help get them elected. • • •

Not every politician wants to become president because it is emotionally and physically demanding. Other industrialized nations campaigns are shorter in comparison to the U.S. Most politicians have a background in senators , representatives, or governors before running for president.