Why do political parties form? How do they work?
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2006-10-23 15:42:08 · 5 answers · asked by Freak 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
6-8 sentences please.
2006-10-23 15:43:00 · update #1
to elect candidates, generally with a singular focus: the Republicans started out as an anti-Slavery group, for instance. The Federalists sought a strong central government. The Democrats started out advocating for a balance between federal and state governments.
They raise money and work to get their side elected. They choose candidates that fit their needs, and support them via advertising, door-to-door and phone campaigning, letters to the editor, rallies and events, and whatever else it takes.
2006-10-23 15:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are formed for the same reasons different churches and clubs are formed: People like to belong to and support a group that has similar beliefs to their own.
Political groups investigate, promote, campaign for and vote and recruit votes for the candidates they support. The elected officials supposedly continue on to represent those beliefs and desires of their supporters while in office.
2006-10-23 15:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check wikipedia.org and look up political parties. You should find plenty of info there.
2006-10-23 15:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Army Wife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To fool, manipulate, exploit and control the nation and its citizens!And as long as the people tolerate them, they will keep doing it at the expense of the nation and the people.
2006-10-23 15:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Nikolas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in this country...so that they can throw big parties using campaign money
2006-10-23 15:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by wizard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋