The Role of Political Parties

TVW presents "How Does it Work? A Citizen's Guide to Democracy." This episode explores the roles and activities of political parties.

Discussion Questions:

- What role do political parties play?
- Why do some people say that Washington has a weak party structure?
- How do political parties help people know who to vote for in an election?
- What is the purpose of a state party convention?
- What is a party platform?
- What does a party mean by “big tent”? Why would keeping a big tent together be challenging?
- Why is it challenging for a 3rd party to win elections?
- How do people become active in the party?
- What does a party chairman do?

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