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Political Parties

Political Parties. Roles of Political Parties. Party in the electorate Party in government Party in organization. Party Systems. One-party system Two-party system Multi-party system. What do Political Parties do?. Recruit candidates Nominate and support candidates for office

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Political Parties

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  1. Political Parties

  2. Roles of Political Parties • Party in the electorate • Party in government • Party in organization

  3. Party Systems • One-party system • Two-party system • Multi-party system

  4. What do Political Parties do? • Recruit candidates • Nominate and support candidates for office • Educate the electorate • Organize the government

  5. Party Identification and Membership • Ideology • Education • Income • Occupation • Race or ethnicity • Gender • Religion • Family tradition • Region of the country • Marital status

  6. Two-Party Tradition in America • Why a two party tradition? • Historical roots • Electoral system • Election laws

  7. Stages of Political Parties • Party development • Democratic Domination • Republican Domination • Return of Democrats • Divided Government

  8. Third or Minor Parties • Ideological • Splinter/personality/factional • Single issue • protest

  9. Structure and Organization of Political Parties • National Convention • National Committee • National Chairperson • Congressional Campaign Committee • State and Local Organization

  10. Future of Political Parties • Third party Challenges • Loss of support by party loyalists • Increased split ticket voting • Lack of perceived differences • Party reforms • Methods of campaigning

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