Political Parties: A platform that is associated by their ideologies that endorses candidates for elections
Mobilization & education of voters: Encouraging individuals to vote & educating them about the party platform & legislation they hope to pass
Party Platform: A list of principles & policy goals written by the political parties
Candidate Recruitment: The goal of political parties is to win elections, so endorsing quality candidates will help implement the policy agenda
Campaign Management: Fundraising & promotions on social media
Committee & party leadership: Congressional members' party membership determines committee chairs & leadership roles in both Houses
Interest Groups
Elections
Media