5b Table of Contents

1. 5b Table of Contents P. 1- Vocabulary P. 2- Notes P. 3- Coachbook P.4- Create a Political Party P. 4- Content Quiz

2. 5b Vocabulary • 1. Liberal- not bound by traditional beliefs. (Democrats) • 2. Conservative-tending to preserve traditional beliefs. (Republicans) • 3. Majority- the most. • 4. Party Platform-position of a political party on important issues or values. • 5. Two Party System- Political system with two main political systems. • 6. Third Party- smallest of political parties, rarely wins, focuses on one specific issue, and revolves around political personality. • 7. One Party System-government controlled by a single political party. • 8. Multiparty System- political system with more than two political parties. • 9. Coalition- agreement between two or more political parties to work together to run government. • 10. Political Spectrum- range of differences in political views between two main political parties. • 11. Public Policy- gov’t response to public issues.

3. 5b Notes • Similarities between parties Organize to win elections  Influence public policies  Reflect both liberal and conservative views  Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center • Differences between parties  Stated in a party's platform and reflected in campaigning • Third parties  Introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue Often revolve around a political personality (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt)

4. Coachbook Assignment • Read pgs. 54- 57 in Coachbook. • Write and answer question 1, 2, 3, and 4. • Read pgs 252-254 in textbook • Answer questions 1, 2, and 3

5. Vocabulary Worksheet • 1. ___ ___ introduce new ideas and revolve around a particular issue. • 2. Sarah Palin may be a ____ in the next Presidential election because there is talk about her running for office. • 3. The Republican Party’s ____ on abortion is very different than the Democratic Party’s stance on an issue. • 4. Most ___ are not bound by traditional forms or beliefs. • 5. There are 2 major _____ _____ that organize to get members elected to influence government. • 6. Mr.. Bill would be consider _____ because he believes in traditional values and views. • 7. The Republican Party ________, or choose Mr.. Jenkins to run for the office of President.

6. Create Your Own Political Party • Create a new political party. Make a political brochure. • 1. Create a Name • 2. Create a Symbol • 3. 5-7 issues your group will focus on.