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Development of American Political Parties

Explore the reasons why people join political parties, the role of political parties in the US, the impact of third parties, and the similarities and differences between Democrats and Republicans. Discover the significance of party platforms and how they shape public policy.

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Development of American Political Parties

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  1. Development of American Political Parties

  2. Bell Ringer: Why do you think people join political parties?

  3. Preview Activity: Why do people join political parties?

  4. Testable Information

  5. Development of American Political Parties Political Parties play a key role in _____________ and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process. politics

  6. Development of American Political Parties A ______-party system characterizes the American political process. two

  7. Development of American Political Parties The two major parties in the U.S. : _________________________ and _________________________ Democrats Republicans

  8. Development of American Political Parties ___________________________: Any party that challenges the two major parties. Third Party

  9. Third Parties: Can affect outcome of ______________ elections Ex. Theodore Roosevelt of Progressive, or Bull Moose Party took many votes from Republican candidate and caused ______________ candidate to win the election of 1912. Woodrow Wilson Democratic

  10. Third Parties: ____________ new ideas or press for a particular ___________. Introduce issue Ex. Populist Party: Direct Election of Senators & 8 Hour Work Day

  11. Third Parties: Often revolve around a ______________ personality. political e.g. Theodore Roosevelt , H. Ross Perot

  12. Similarities between Parties: Organize to win ________________. elections

  13. Similarities between Parties: Reflect both ___________ and _________________ views. liberal conservative

  14. Similarities between Parties: Laws Influence _____________________ Public Policy

  15. Similarities between Parties: Define themselves to win majority support by appealing to the political center. Political Center Liberal Conservative

  16. Similarities between Parties: IF YOU GO TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT ON AN ISSUE… Political Center Liberal Conservative

  17. Similarities between Parties: YOU CRASH….AND LOOSE VOTES.

  18. Similarities between Parties: IF YOU GO TOO FAR TO THE LEFT ON AN ISSUE… Political Center Liberal Conservative

  19. Similarities between Parties: YOU CRASH….AND LOOSE VOTES.

  20. Similarities between Parties: YOU WANT TO STAY RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE WHERE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE MOST VOTES POSSIBLE! Political Center Liberal Conservative

  21. Differences between Parties: Differences between parties are stated in a party’s ______________ - a series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues, and reflected in _______________________. platform campaigning

  22. Differences between Parties: Each individual part of the platform is called a _______. Examples: _______ care, education, national _________, environment, ____reform, civil _________. plank health security tax rights

  23. Questions?

  24. Processing Activity: Please complete the Processing Activity at the bottom of page 19. *Remember this is an independent activity.*

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