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Political Parties

Political Parties. Chapter 17. Functions of Political Parties. Nominating Candidates Winning Elections Educating the Public Involving People Government Watchdog. Party Systems. One Party Systems Two Party Systems Multi Party Systems The US is a Two Party System Winner Takes All

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Political Parties

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  1. Political Parties Chapter 17

  2. Functions of Political Parties • Nominating Candidates • Winning Elections • Educating the Public • Involving People • Government Watchdog

  3. Party Systems • One Party Systems • Two Party Systems • Multi Party Systems • The US is a Two Party System • Winner Takes All • Traditional • Have to Change Constitution

  4. One Party Domination • First Parties: Federalist – strong central government/ Democratic Republicans – state power • Civil War – fight over slavery – Republican Party arrives

  5. One Party • Republican – only 3rd party to win President • 1860 – 1932 – Republicans majority • 1932 – 1960 – Democrats • 1968 – two parties split control

  6. Minor or Third Parties • Single Issue Parties • Ideological – particular set of ideas • Splinter – breaks away from the major parties (tea party)

  7. 3rd Parties Impact • Take votes away from major candidate • Promote new ideas • Watchdog

  8. Obstacles for 3rd Parties • Difficulties getting on ballot in all 50 states-republican/democrat automatic, but 3rd party must gain large number voter signatures • Single Member Districts – only one winner • No $$$ -- government money only available for those that received % of vote in previous election

  9. Ch. 17; section 2 • Political Ideology • Liberal, conservative, moderate • Democrat/Republican Parties • Party Platform • Party Identification

  10. Chapter 17; Section 3Selecting Candidates • Caucus- private meeting of party leaders to choose candidate – like minded people • Nominating Conventions – formal • Primaries – closed – only declared registered voters-does not allow for independent or third party members; open – any registered voter

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