Political Parties (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Three key features of US party organisation
Three key features of US party organisation
No single leader, decentralised structure, weak central bodies
Why US parties lack single national leader
Why US parties lack single national leader
Separation of powers and federal framework
President's main tools for party influence
President's main tools for party influence
Negotiation and persuasion
Trump healthcare reform outcome (2017-2019)
Trump healthcare reform outcome (2017-2019)
Failed despite Republican majorities in both chambers
Definition of 'primaried'
Definition of 'primaried'
Facing strong primary challenge from within own party
How many parties said to exist in USA and why
How many parties said to exist in USA and why
100 (50 state Republican + 50 state Democratic parties)
DNC and RNC main roles
DNC and RNC main roles
Organise national convention, draw up party platform
Four Hill committees purpose
Four Hill committees purpose
Coordinate campaigns and donors for congressional elections
DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) role
DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) role
Works to elect very progressive Democrats in primaries
Definition of 'factionalism'
Definition of 'factionalism'
Different groups within party competing for power/influence