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Political Parties and Philosophies

Political Parties and Philosophies. Part II. Revisiting the 4 Quadrant Political Spectrum. LEFT Instead of liberal… Progressive- a political attitude favoring or advocating changes or reform through political action. Let’s reassess the 4 Quadrant Political Spectrum…. Third Parties.

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Political Parties and Philosophies

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  1. Political Parties and Philosophies Part II

  2. Revisiting the 4 Quadrant Political Spectrum. • LEFT • Instead of liberal… • Progressive- a political attitude favoring or advocating changes or reform through political action. • Let’s reassess the 4 Quadrant Political Spectrum…

  3. Third Parties • 4 kinds of third parties: • Single-issue party • Economic protest party • Ideological party • Splinter party

  4. Third Parties • Single-Issue Party • A party formed to oppose or promote one issue • Examples • National Women’s Party (1913-1920), promoted voting rights for women • Right to Life Party (1970-Present), opposes legalized abortion • Could form a party over an issue such as immigration or taxes.

  5. Third Parties • Economic Protest Party • A party formed to promote “better times.” • Examples: • Greenback Party (1874-1884), promoted the use of paper money, silver coinage, and the eight-hour workday. • Populist Party (1892-1908), protested economic conditions and government policies that hurt farmers. • Unite as opponents to particular economic policies or conditions.

  6. Third Parties • Ideological Party • Formed by people committed to a set of beliefs. • Examples: • Socialist Party of America (1901-1973), promoted government ownership of basic industries. • Libertarian Party (1971-Present), favors reducing the role of government in citizen’s lives. • View politics and society through the lens of a distinct ideology • Ideologies: The main purpose behind an ideology is to offer either change in society, or adherence to a set of ideals where conformity already exists, through a normative thought process. • Ideologies are systems of abstract thought applied to public matters and thus make this concept central to politics.

  7. Third Parties • Splinter Party • Formed by people unhappy with a major party. • Examples: • Progressive “Bull Moose” Party (1912-1952), separated from the Republican Party to promote progressive reforms. • States’ Rights “Dixiecrat” Party (1948), separated from the Democratic Party to oppose desegregation. • Offshoots of major political parties.

  8. Third Parties • Where does the third party you looked at fit in these groups? Single-Issue Economic Splinter Protest Third Parties Ideological

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