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18.1 The Role of Political Parties

18.1 The Role of Political Parties. How P arties Help Government. Selecting Candidates Many elected positions are non-partisan Not a member of a party Most are partisan If elected carry out the party’s programs. How P arties Help Government. Setting Goals

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18.1 The Role of Political Parties

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  1. 18.1The Role of Political Parties

  2. How Parties Help Government • Selecting Candidates • Many elected positions are non-partisan • Not a member of a party • Most are partisan • If elected carry out the party’s programs

  3. How Parties Help Government • Setting Goals • Each party establishes positions on the issues • And sets goals for the gov. • These are known as platforms and planks • If elected the party member tries to turn these into programs

  4. How Parties Help Government • Providing Leadership • This is the day-to-day running of our country • Making laws in the legislature • Carrying out the laws in the executive branch • Interprets the laws in the judicial branch

  5. How Parties Help Government • Acting as a Watchdog • The party not in power keeps an eye on the party in power and lets the people know if they are not keeping their promises • Keeps an eye on the members of the other party to see if they are doing anything “wrong”

  6. How Parties Help Citizens • Citizens Voices in Government • Listen to the people • can change their policies to reflect the needs or wants of the people

  7. How Parties Help Citizens • Informing Citizens • Give information, facts, figures and the party’s stance • Arrange meetings with the candidates • Canvassing, going door-to-door • To give information or • To survey opinions

  8. How Parties Help Citizens • Involving Citizens Campaign volunteers: • Letter and pamphlet writing • Hold events and fund raisers • Phone calls and canvassing • It is your right and your responsibility as a citizen to be involved in our government Being involved with a party is 1way you can be involved

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