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Our Two-Party System

Our Two-Party System. Ch. 22, Sec. 2 Pp. 595-603. A Brief History . First two: Federalists (strong national government) and Democratic-Republicans (powerful states) 1854 – Democrats and Republicans. Role of Third Parties. Sometimes forms to support cause or idea

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Our Two-Party System

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  1. Our Two-Party System Ch. 22, Sec. 2 Pp. 595-603

  2. A Brief History • First two: Federalists (strong national government) and Democratic-Republicans (powerful states) • 1854 – Democrats and Republicans

  3. Role of Third Parties • Sometimes forms to support cause or idea • Sometimes forms to back a candidate • Can take votes from one of the major parties

  4. Characteristics of Today’s Parties • Democrats favor social programs, e.g., aid to the poor • Republicans want to reduce power of federal government • Not very different, because they need broad support to be elected • Local level most important • Conventions every four years

  5. Changes in Party Strength • Maintain strength through: • System of patronage • Central role in election campaigns • Voter loyalty • Many voters independent today

  6. Questions • What was the first political party established in the United States? • The Democrats • The Federalists • The Republicans • The Whigs

  7. Questions • Voting precincts are generally made up of which of the following? • Fewer than 1,000 voters • More than 1,000 voters • Fewer than 100 voters • More than 10,000 voters

  8. Questions • How do you become a member of a political party? • Attend regular meetings • Pay yearly dues • Think of yourself as a member • Vote in a general election

  9. Questions • Why do fewer people today vote a straight ticket? • Voters base their decisions on particular candidates or issues • Voters tend to vote for candidates of one party • Voters vote for independent candidates only • Voters raise campaign funds for candidates

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