Political Science 2230E Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Eugene Forsey, Party System, Anti-Americanism
27 Dec 2018
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Only about 6 of 10 eligible voters cast their vote. People are fearful that those with money are more likely than those without it to be able to influence voter behaviour. "elections are not won with prayers" - israel tarte. Political parties may be defined as organizations that offer slates of candidates to voters at election time. Recruit, select candidates, raise money to pay for their campaigns, develop policies that express their ideas, attempt to persuade citizens. Parties are not created by the state and are not agents of the state. "voluntary associations of people who hold broadly similar opinions on public questions" Some parties are not created to get the vote, but to have their ideas recognized. Marijuana party - just want to legalize the use of cannabis. Rhinoceros party - ran candidates in many ridings during the 70"s and 80"s, tried to be humorous in the elections. Try to bring issues to peoples" attention.
