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Political Parties: Connecting People to Government

Explore how political parties link people to the government through elections, interest groups, and media. Learn about party organization, power acquisition, and differences between America and Europe. Discover the influence of political machines and candidate-centered politics.

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Political Parties: Connecting People to Government

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  1. Linkage Institutions Unit 3, Video 1 Political Parties

  2. Linkage Institutions • Connect people to the government • Political parties • Elections • Interest groups • Media

  3. Political party • Organization that seeks political power by electing members to office • Purpose: • Gain power; influence public policy

  4. Political PartiesAmerica vs. Europe • Decentralized—State and local • Primaries—Choose candidates, not party leaders • Weaker—Less voters identify with a party

  5. Political Machines • Recruit voters by offering tangible benefits • Operate at state and local levels

  6. Political Machines • Patronage—Give government jobs, $, and political favors to party members • Strong leadership over members • Values winning above all else

  7. Candidate-centered politics • Focus on candidates as individuals, rather than party identification

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