Political Parties
•Group of people who seek
to control government
•Win elections and hold
office
•Joined together by common
principles and interests
•Impact public policy
What do Parties do?
1.Nominate candidates for
office
Recruit
Gather
support
Fundraise
What do Parties do?
2. Inform and activate
Campaign for candidates
Take a stand on issues
Criticize opponents
2. Inform and activate
Pamphlets
2. Inform and activate
Signs, buttons and stickers
2. Inform and activate
Mass Media:
Radio, TV and Internet
What do Parties do?
3. Bonding Agent
Ensure good performance
Name qualified candidates
Support officeholders in
carrying out duties
What do Parties do?
4. Governing
Officeholders
govern
according to
party position
Link between
branches
What do Parties do?
5. Watchdog
Critical of party in
power
(Presidency)
Forces party in
power to uphold
its promises