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POLITICAL PARTIES

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POLITICAL PARTIES

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    1. POLITICAL PARTIES

    2. Political Party – is an organization of like-minded citizens working together for common political goal(s).

    3. First two political parties in the U.S. FEDERALISTS: Favored ratifying the US Constitution. ANTI-FEDERALISTS: Against ratifying the US Constitution.

    4. The two major political parties of today: DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS

    5. Political parties do two basic things: They nominate, or select, candidates for public office. They develop a platform – the official position on all of the issues facing America. Plank – Each issue in the platform.

    6. NATIONAL CONVENTION Every four years the major political parties come together to nominate candidates for President and Vice-President and to develop their party’s platform.

    7. NOTE: If there is more than one candidate from the same party they run against each other in a primary election. Primary Elections – The winner, or nominee, does not win the public office, but rather gets a chance to run for the public office with the undivided support of the political party. General Elections – The candidates from different political parties run against each other to win the public office.

    8. POLITICAL PARTIES Independent – A person who is not a member of a political party. Third Parties – All other political parties that are neither the Democrats nor the Republicans

    9. LIBERALS Tend to favor change. Believe government should take an active role in social reform. Stress the idea of social equality. Often are associated with the Democrats.

    10. CONSERVATIVES Tend to be cautious about change. Believe government should stay out of the affairs of private citizens and businesses as much as possible. Stress private enterprise and business. Often associated with the Republicans.

    11. RADICALS Tend to favor rapid, fundamental changes in society. Extreme in their views and will not compromise. Associated with groups like: Ku Klux Klan; Black Panthers; Nazis; Green Peace; Religious Cults; etc.

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