Political Parties History of the Two Party Political

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Political Parties History of the Two Party Political System

Political Parties History of the Two Party Political System

What is a political party? A group of people with broad common interests who

What is a political party? A group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections, control government, and thereby influence ______________. Political parties help to _____________________ public opinion into organized political action.

ideologies Ideology: Political Party affiliation is largely based on what you personally value. Political

ideologies Ideology: Political Party affiliation is largely based on what you personally value. Political parties are an expression of accumulated political values

Who can be in a political party? Any American citizen may join a political

Who can be in a political party? Any American citizen may join a political party regardless of age, but most members are eighteen or older.

Functions Recruit candidates Operating the government Dispensing patronage: favors given to reward party loyalty

Functions Recruit candidates Operating the government Dispensing patronage: favors given to reward party loyalty or their members. (examples: jobs, contracts, appointments to government positions) Reduction of conflict

First Political Parties First organized political parties emerge in Washington’s cabinet (amongst his advisors)

First Political Parties First organized political parties emerge in Washington’s cabinet (amongst his advisors) Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans Then the Republicans emerge to stop the spread of slavery. . .

Two major political parties emerge The Republicans emerged as a major national party in

Two major political parties emerge The Republicans emerged as a major national party in 1860 with the election of Abraham Lincoln.

Why two political parties? Historical causes Structural causes Partially due to the Electoral College

Why two political parties? Historical causes Structural causes Partially due to the Electoral College Presidential democracy vs. parliamentary democracy

Third parties Third Party: any party other than one of the two major parties.

Third parties Third Party: any party other than one of the two major parties. Obstacles: required to obtain voter signatures to get on the ballot Single-member districts: Americans are convinced third parties won’t win because of $$$$

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