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Today 11/11 & 11/12

Today 11/11 & 11/12. Current Events FAST Short review quiz Info on Minor parties Chapter 5.3 Info on Party organization Chapter 5.4 Minor party posters Exit. Quiz. 1. The US has a Two-Party System. What are the Two major parties?

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Today 11/11 & 11/12

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  1. Today 11/11 & 11/12 • Current Events FAST • Short review quiz • Info on Minor parties • Chapter 5.3 • Info on Party organization • Chapter 5.4 • Minor party posters • Exit

  2. Quiz 1. The US has a Two-Party System. What are the Two major parties? 2. When a candidate in a Single-member district gets the most votes it means they have _____________. 3. Most countries in ___________ have a Multiparty system. 4. What does a coalition mean in a Multiparty system? 5. Election laws in the US are written to favor whom? 6. What is the Goal of Political Parties?

  3. Chapter 5 section 3 & 4 Minor Parties and Party organization

  4. Minor Parties • There are 4 classifications of minor parties • Ideological • Single-Issue • Economic Protest • Splinter • They don’t usually fit into one of the categories nicely • As the parties develop they may change their classifications

  5. 1. Ideological Parties • Based on a particular set of beliefs • Not able to win votes because they don’t have broad enough appeal • However they last a long time (usually) • Example: Libertarian

  6. 2. Single-Issue Parties • Focuses on only 1 public-policy matter • Their name usually tells what their public policy issues is • Not able to win votes because they don’t have broad enough appeal • Only lasts as long as the issue lasts • Example: Green Party

  7. 3. Economic Protest Parties • When there is economic discontent • No clear ideological base • Usually mad at both parties • Not able to win votes because they don’t have broad enough appeal • The party goes away when economic problems are over • Example: Populist Party

  8. 4. Splinter parties • Split away from one of the major parties • When a minor party gains importance it is usually a splinter party • Usually forms around strong personalities • Someone who fails to win the major parties nomination • As the leader goes so does the party • Example: Reform Party

  9. Why are Minor Parties important? • A strong Minor Party candidate can be a spoiler • Most important role • Critics and innovators • Take a stand on Controversial issues

  10. Party Organization • National Party Leaders, State Party Leaders, and Local Party Organization • NOT a clear chain of command • National Convention – meets every 4 years, nominates President • National Committee – manages party affairs on daily basis • Congressional campaign committee – supports party’s candidates • National chair – manages daily work

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