Chapter 2: Step two—Join a political party and find your preferred way to contribute

What you need to learn


Understand the role political parties play in governing and the roles within parties that give individuals opportunities to govern.

Need to Know:

linkage institution: political parties, interest groups, elections, election campaigns, media

Political Parties:

mobilize voters

party platform

candidate recruitment

fundraising

campaign organizations

party leadership

Changes in Political Parties:

interactions with candidates

changing platforms

campaign finance

communication trends

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