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American Government. Bell Work: What are some general characteristics of a 3 rd party or minor party? When in history has a 3 rd party made a significant contribution politically?. American Government. American Government- Active Reading Assignment
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American Government Bell Work: What are some general characteristics of a 3rd party or minor party? When in history has a 3rd party made a significant contribution politically?
American Government American Government- Active Reading Assignment Pgs. 132-142- Minor Parties and Party Organization Define the following terms and answer the following questions: ideological parties, single-issue parties, economic protest parties, splinter parties; ward, precinct, split-ticket voting 1.Despite the fact 3rd parties rarely win elections, why are these parties important? 2.Most of the minor political parties have been what type? 3.Describe how a 3rd political party has helped shape cultural events. 4.Why is the innovator role a source of political frustration for 3rd parties? 5.What are the major elements of party organization at the national level? 6.How has split ticket voting contributed to the weakened state of the two party system? 7.Do you think the major political parties will survive their current state of decline?