Issue politics refers to the most important subjects of debate in current politics. I.E. all the thing candidates talk about during campaigns. "Issues Voters" determine who they will vote for by understanding what each politician says of particular concerns of the voters. Party politics refers to the generally accepted policies of a political party. "Party Voters" determine who they will vote for by which party they run under, and sometimes how they think certain subject matter as compared to that of others of their preferred party.
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1. In elections you vote for a candidate or party, wheras in referenda you vote on a issue. 2. Elections are multi issue (eg party manifesto's) and referenda are single issue. 3. Elections are mandatory, referenda can be advisory or mandatory. 4. Elections are about electing people to hold positions of power, referenda are about influencing those already in power.
The Boston Tea Party. Rebelling became a symbol for one's freedom.
The difference is that a political party is part of how a politician is identified and interest groups are groups that focus specifically on certain issues. Depending on the issue interest groups tend to support a political party. For instance the NRA which is for less strict gun control laws associates themselves with the Republican Party. An interest group that is supportive of equal rights for all Americans would associate with the Democrat Party.
The Federalists and Centralists had different ideas about the formation of the United States.
how does local politics play a role in the national agenda of the party?