Which principle is not part of the responsible party government model?
a. The winning party should carry out its program once in office.
b. Parties should present clear and coherent programs to voters.
c. Voters should hold the governing party responsible at the next election for executing its program.
d. Legislators should be responsive to their constituencies, even if doing so means voting against their party’s program.
e. Voters should choose candidates on the basis of party programs.
The most distinguishing feature of American political parties has always been the absence of
a. a wide base of support.
b. centralized power.
c. charismatic leaders.
d. distinctive positions on issues.
e. clearly defined goals.
Objectives:
8.4 Compare and contrast the Democratic and Republican parties on the bases of ideology and organization.
Agenda:
1. Review Journal 53 (5 min)
2. Chapter 8 Vocabulary Quiz / Collect Chapter 8 IDs.
3. All students assigned the RNC are to group together. All students assigned the DNC are to group together. Both groups are to make a poster about the major characteristics of their assigned national convention. Please include:
A. Present a clear and coherent program to voters (list of policies you plan on enacting once in office)
B. Choose candidates on the basis of party programs (list of candidates and their respective programs i.e., Mr. Oliveros - New Healthcare Programs, at least FIVE)
C. List procedures to carry out your program once in office (one per candidate)
Home Learning:
1. Read 9.1 and 9.2
2. Begin Chapter 9 IDs
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