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Political Parties

Learn about the functions of political parties in the U.S., from informing citizens to recommending laws. Explore different party systems and the historical significance of parties like Federalists and Democratic Republicans.

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Political Parties

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  1. Political Parties Chapter 10-1 Notes

  2. What is a political party? • A political party is a group of people who have the same ideas about how our government should be ran. • The 2 major political parties in the U.S. today are the Democrats and the Republicans.

  3. 5 Functions of Political Parties • Keeping citizens informed about the government. • Make sure public officials do a good job • Improve government by pointing out weaknesses in other parties • Select candidates to run for public office • Recommend programs and laws

  4. Political Party Systems • 1 Party: Usually found in totalitarian or communist states. Citizens have no choice in government. • 2 Party: There are choices, but not overwhelming. • Multiparty: Can make government unstable.

  5. Our first political parties • Federalists: People who supported a strong federal government. • Led by Alexander Hamilton • Democratic Republicans: People who favored strong state governments. • Led by Thomas Jefferson

  6. How have political parties helped the United States? • We gained the Louisiana Territory from France. • We abolished slavery • We have granted Civil Rights to all citizens • Most importantly we’ve become the most powerful nation in the world

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