5 4 The Minor Parties Many minor parties

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5. 4 The Minor Parties Many minor parties have been active in American politics,

5. 4 The Minor Parties Many minor parties have been active in American politics, and at times they have had important effects on elections and issues.

Four Types of Minor Parties • Ideological Parties are based on certain social, economic,

Four Types of Minor Parties • Ideological Parties are based on certain social, economic, or political ideas • They do not often win elections, but they remain active for a long time

Continued • Single-issue parties focus on one public policy matter • They fade away

Continued • Single-issue parties focus on one public policy matter • They fade away after the issue has been resolved or people lose interest • Sometimes they are able to get one of the major parties to take on their issue

Continued • Economic protest parties appear during tough financial times • They criticize the

Continued • Economic protest parties appear during tough financial times • They criticize the economic actions and plans of the major parties

Continued • Splinter parties are most of the important parties in American politics; they

Continued • Splinter parties are most of the important parties in American politics; they have broken away from one of the major parties • Usually they have a strong leader who did not win a major party’s nomination • These parties are not supported by the majority of Americans, but they still have a major impact on American politics

Impact • Their members act as critics and innovators, drawing attention to otherwise neglected

Impact • Their members act as critics and innovators, drawing attention to otherwise neglected or controversial issues • Strong candidates can also play the ‘spoiler’ role in elections, where they can weaken the major party’s ability to win an election

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