C-Span Classroom_Functions of Political Parties

C-Span Classroom_Functions of Political Parties Functions of Political Parties Using the clips, provide a definition of this function of political parties. Provide examples of actions of political parties relating to this function. List k eywords and terms associated with this function of political parties. Take notes on how this function helps connect citizens to the political process. Recruiting and Nominating Candidates ● Party Support for Candidates ● DNC Chair Tom Perez People are recruited to run for office; they are trained for this. Take back democracy by voting democartic, our democracy is on fire Party conventions are held to nominate candidates for office. ● Build the bench: more women, more people of color, and more young citizens run for government position. ● “boot camp” for building the bench is free for the participants. ● recruiting - trying to get someone who wants to run for office ● nomination - the party selects who their candidate is ● candidates - the people who the party supports to run for office ● grassroots/groun d game - getting average citizens involved in the campaign This helps connect citizens to the political process by educating them if they have any interest in getting involved through the free seminar boot camp about all government democratic relations. Helps involve people who normally do not participate in politics. Citizens are able to go to conventions where candidates are nominated.