POLITICAL PARTIES AP Government Mrs Lacks Political parties

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POLITICAL PARTIES AP Government: Mrs. Lacks

POLITICAL PARTIES AP Government: Mrs. Lacks

Political parties are an essential component of republican government What precisely is a political

Political parties are an essential component of republican government What precisely is a political party? An organization that sponsors candidates for public office under the organization’s name, label, title, or banner

Two-party system The US is a two-party system Democratic Republican Most democracies have multiple

Two-party system The US is a two-party system Democratic Republican Most democracies have multiple parties

Multi-Party Systems Country: # of parties represented in legislature Australia: 7 Denmark: 11 Germany:

Multi-Party Systems Country: # of parties represented in legislature Australia: 7 Denmark: 11 Germany: 5 Guatemala: 11 Iceland: 5 Israel: 12 Turkey: 4

Political parties MOST potential voters do not know the differences between the two parties

Political parties MOST potential voters do not know the differences between the two parties goals and philosophies, but assume they are quite dissimilar Because of this, many stereotypes are formed about each party

What parties do 1. Nominate candidates for public office to represent the party’s message

What parties do 1. Nominate candidates for public office to represent the party’s message

What parties do 2. Influence Policy Members of the Senate and House of Reps

What parties do 2. Influence Policy Members of the Senate and House of Reps are also members of political parties Senators and MCs from each party often work together to create and pass laws that support their party’s platform

What parties do 3. Unite Government an organization/membership federalism

What parties do 3. Unite Government an organization/membership federalism

What parties do 4. Create balance – majority and minority

What parties do 4. Create balance – majority and minority

What parties do 5. Inform citizens Run ads Distribute pamphlets Post blogs Give speech

What parties do 5. Inform citizens Run ads Distribute pamphlets Post blogs Give speech advice Bc all this info is biased, citizens must seek other sources of info

Political parties Major differences between Dems and Reps… Size/scope of government Military Social services

Political parties Major differences between Dems and Reps… Size/scope of government Military Social services (welfare, unemployment) Health Care Immigration Education Privacy

In the beginning… Our country has for most of its history been a two-party

In the beginning… Our country has for most of its history been a two-party system, but not in the beginning There is no mention of political parties in the Constitution

In the beginning… Federalist Paper #10 James Madison recognized the dangers inherent with factions

In the beginning… Federalist Paper #10 James Madison recognized the dangers inherent with factions (parties)

First political parties formed Original parties Federalists Strong central govt National bank Adams, Hamilton

First political parties formed Original parties Federalists Strong central govt National bank Adams, Hamilton Democratic-Republicans Stronger state govts Jefferson, Madison

Two-party system Neither lasted long Oldest continuous political party: Democrats Started in 1820 s

Two-party system Neither lasted long Oldest continuous political party: Democrats Started in 1820 s 1 st POTUS: Andrew Jackson Second oldest continuous political party: Republicans Started in 1850 s after split of Whig Party Founded as the anti-slavery party 1 st POTUS: Abraham Lincoln

Guide to Republicans & Democrats

Guide to Republicans & Democrats

Guide to major parties…

Guide to major parties…

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