Prompt
Describe three ways that political parties affect the US political system.
Political parties can affect the US political system by their active role in policy making. Party members
when elected work together to develop and pass legislation that aligns with their party’s view. This
cooperation helps simplify the policymaking process and implement the party’s platform effectively. The
laws and regulations that run the nation are shaped in part by political parties.
Secondly, political parties serve as advocates for US citizens to express their political preferences and
have their voices heard. They represent many interests, values and ideas, helping express the concerns
of their members. Political parties also represent groups as well as individuals. These special interest
groups have concerns that they want addressed. Citizens can also come together through political parties
to advance their common goals and initiatives.
Thirdly, political parties have an essential role in the nomination process for elections. They choose and
select candidates who align with their party’s values and goals. Political parties are involved in primary
elections to determine candidates for presidential, congressional or gubernatorial races.
The nominated
candidates then represent the party and its platform.
Political parties effect political system through the
nomination process by choosing the candidates that are available to voters.
