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CHAPTER 16

CHAPTER 16. POLITICAL PARTIES. PLATFORM AND NOMINATE. NOMINATE—CHOOSE TO RUN FOR OFFICE. (EX: PRIMARY) PLATFORM—STAND ON THE ISSUES. FIRST POLITICAL PARTIES FORMED OVER WHAT?. FEDERALISTS VS. ANTI-FEDERALISTS. FEDERALISTS —FOR STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.

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CHAPTER 16

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  1. CHAPTER 16 POLITICAL PARTIES

  2. PLATFORM AND NOMINATE • NOMINATE—CHOOSE TO RUN FOR OFFICE. (EX: PRIMARY) • PLATFORM—STAND ON THE ISSUES.

  3. FIRST POLITICAL PARTIES FORMED OVER WHAT? • FEDERALISTS VS. ANTI-FEDERALISTS. FEDERALISTS—FOR STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT. ANTI-FEDERALIST– STRONG STATE GOVT. SUPPORT BILL OF RIGHTS.

  4. ADVANTAGES OF TWO PARTY SYSTEM • Two options to choose from. REP. DEM. • One party can get a majority to run govt. • Firm ideologies or beliefs for each party. • Allows for discussion on issues, not just dominated by one party. • Allow for watchdog party.

  5. Closed primary– only those who are registered with party are allowed to vote. Dem chose democrats Rep Chose republicans Opened primary– all voters may participate, even if they do not belong to the party, but can vote in only one party’s primary. Voter chooses which ballot they want. CLOSED VS. OPEN PRIMARIES

  6. HOW CANDIDATES ARE SELECTED. CAUCUSES—PRIVATE MEETINGS 2 CHOOSE. NOM. CONVENTIONS PUBLIC MEETING TO CHOOSE CANDIDATES PRIMARY ELECTIONS ELECTION WHICH PARTY MEMBERS SELECT THOSE TO RUN. PETITION—ANNOUNCE AND GET SIGNITURES TO RUN.

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