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Political Parties

Political Parties. Gov Unit 2. Functions. Help electoral process Organize government Nominate candidates. Types of Systems. One party Two party Multi -party. 2 Party System. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6qOBOdiaczY/RxvuCxyH8cI/AAAAAAAAAAk/s_iGLVDJMZI/s320/Elephant%2BDonkey%2BBoxing.jpg.

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Political Parties

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  1. Political Parties Gov Unit 2

  2. Functions Help electoral process Organize government Nominate candidates

  3. Types of Systems One party Two party Multi -party

  4. 2 Party System http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6qOBOdiaczY/RxvuCxyH8cI/AAAAAAAAAAk/s_iGLVDJMZI/s320/Elephant%2BDonkey%2BBoxing.jpg

  5. http://www.sar.org/images/presbnnr.jpg Federalist v Anti-Federalists Manufacturing vs farming DR 1800-1829 1st Political Party Federalists v. Democratic Republicans

  6. Democrats v. Whigs Democrats v. Republicans Andrew Jackson drops Republican from name Whigs form to oppose Jackson til 1852 Lincoln elected due to Dem split Republicans hold till 1932 Democrats 32 till 1968 Republicans 68 till ??

  7. http://www.amren.com/ar/2002/10/CoverArtsml.jpg Any party not associated w/ dominant 2 Third Parties- CNN 2004 Candidate not associated w/ any party Third Parties Independents

  8. Party Organization National State Local

  9. Political Parties & Public Good Criticisms • Special Interest • Self-Serving Office Seekers • Politicking • Weakness of Political Parties

  10. Benefits • Provide Information • Accommodate Varied Opinions • Discourage Sudden Shifts • Encourage Political Participation

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