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1. This study guide covers important concepts about political parties and interest groups in the United States including definitions of key terms like political party and interest groups. 2. It discusses the origins of the first American political parties led by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson and their opposing views on the power of the federal government versus states' rights. 3. More recently, the two major parties are the Democrats and Republicans who differ in their views on the role of government in citizens' lives and the economy.

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1. This study guide covers important concepts about political parties and interest groups in the United States including definitions of key terms like political party and interest groups. 2. It discusses the origins of the first American political parties led by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson and their opposing views on the power of the federal government versus states' rights. 3. More recently, the two major parties are the Democrats and Republicans who differ in their views on the role of government in citizens' lives and the economy.

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Harbison Study Guide Test 4 Political Parties and Interest groups

Important Vocabulary: (Found in Textbook) 1. Political Party 2. Two party system 3. Third parties 4. Platform 5. Propaganda 6. Public opinion 7. Mass media 8. Interest groups 9. Print media 10. Electronic media Important Concepts: 1. How did President Washington feel about political parties forming in the new United States? Why? Washington had hoped that political parties would not form in our country in fear that they would cause a separation. He said Political parties were a internal problem that ripped out our governments vitals. (pg.218) 2. How do party members usually pick their candidates for public office? According to their beliefs and ideas about how government should be run. Party members usually all share the same beliefs. 3. The same major political parties have existed in America since about what year? 1860 4. What are the two major political parties in America today? Democratic and Republican 5. What is one major difference in these two parties that was in the reading on page 222? Government involvement in the lives of American Citizens. Democrats believe the government should be more directly involved in regulating the nations economy and providing services for the poor. Republicans believe if they grow the nations economy, the poor will have more opportunity and a better chance at finding jobs. 6. The first two political parties in America were led my two important men. Who were they? And what political parties did they lead? Alexander Hamilton the Federalist party, and Thomas Jefferson the Democratic-Republican party 7. What did the Federalist believe about the president and the central government? The Federalist wanted the federal government and the president to be stronger and have more control. 8. What did the Democratic-Republicans believe about the president and the central government? Emphasized states rights and wanted to limit the federal governments power

9. What were two things that the Federalist encouraged/focused on the most in America? Commerce, Manufacturing, order and stability 10. What were two things that the Democratic-Republicans encouraged/ focused on the most in America? Agriculture, rural life, individual rights or civil liberties 11. What did the Democratic-Republicans eventually rename themselves? The Democratic party 12. What was the party of modernization? What did they want to promote? The Whigs were the party of modernization. The Whigs promoted economic growth through things like transportation and new banks in our country 13. What party replaces the Whigs? The Republican Party replaced the Whigs. The Whigs lost their support in the argument about slavery. 14. Who was the president who won the election of 1860 and what party was he candidate from? Abraham Lincoln won the election of 1860 for the Republican Party. 15. What are third parties sometimes called? Third parties are sometimes called Minority parties 16. List the seven propaganda techniques listed on page 274. Endorsements- an admired person endorses or supports a party or interest group to gain support. Stacked Cards presents only one side of the issue often distorting facts Name-calling using an unpleasant label or description for a person or idea Glittering Generality a statement that sounds good but is essentially meaningless Symbols using or misusing a symbol when trying to appeal to the public Just Plain Folks to make people think that a candidate is just like them, with the same desires and concerns. The Bandwagon convincing people that everyone else is voting a certain way or everyone else is supporting a certain issue. 17. Explain public opinion and the four sources of public opinion. Public Opinion includes the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues. The Four Sources include: Personal Background (family, race, religion, life experiences), Mass Media (Print and Electronic media), Public Officials (Political leaders), Interest Groups (persuading about specific issues). 18. Tell me one example of when television played a big part in the outcome of an election. The Election of 1960 was the first televised presidential debates. They were between Richard Nixon and JFK. Those who watched on TV thought that JFK had won and those who listened on the radio thought that Nixon had won. This presidential debate changed presidential campaigns forever.

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