The informing and inspiring of voters (educate and advertise)

The naming of candidates who will run for office

The focus on polling data rather than candidate policies

Organization of people with a common goal and try to influence policy makers

Political Action Committee

Creating accountability of the candidate and ensures good performance (background checks)

In which a nominee announces their running themselves

Events staged by political candidate for the purpose of coverage

American Association of Retired Person

Political donations given to the party that can avoid government regulations

Recruiting candidates and gathering support for them

An election in which you may only vote within your party

Newspaper, television, radio, social media, magazines, blobs and podcasts

Bring lawsuits against the government, make donations to candidates, influence lawmakers (lobbying), advertise issues on media/social media, contribute to campaign ads (tv/radio)

Tax payers can choose to donate extra money each year to government funding

Provides scrutiny and criticism to the ruling politician who differ from their party

An election held within a party to pick the candidate for general elections

Brings information to public on daily basis

National Rifle association?

Raise unlimited soft money for voter registration, issue advocacy, but not for a “specific candidate”

Where candidates are usually selected based on what party they represent.

Where members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office

Serves as the public's independent watch dog, keeps government, organizations, and businesses in check

Lobbying, litigation, electioneering, and gaining public support

An independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money that is not permitted to contribute or coordinate directly with parties or candidates