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Political Parties in U.S.

Political Parties in U.S. Chapter 7. “If I could not go to heaven but with a party, I would not go there at all”. Thomas Jefferson. Political Parties. What are political parties?. Functions of Political Parties in the U.S. Recruiting candidates - challenge incumbents

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Political Parties in U.S.

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  1. Political Parties in U.S. Chapter 7

  2. “If I could not go to heaven but with a party, I would not go there at all” Thomas Jefferson

  3. Political Parties • What are political parties?

  4. Functions of Political Parties in the U.S. • Recruiting candidates - challenge incumbents • Organizing elections - voter drives • Present alternative policies • Concentrate on winning elections • Carrying out policies

  5. Two- Party System Most politicians are either democrats or republicans Democratic & Republican supporters 2 major U.S. Parties Today

  6. Regions & party support

  7. The Three Faces of Party • party-in-the-electorate: - loyalty/ emotional tie • party organization: - recruit, identify, & organize • party-in-government: gov’t officials who identify with a political party

  8. Economic belief of parties • Democrats - gov’t assistance - programs & taxes - “big gov’t” • Republicans - limited gov’t - less emphasis on programs - tax breaks

  9. © 2004 Wadsworth Publishing / Thomson Learning™ Party Preference

  10. Third Party candidate • Independent candidate - does not identify with a political party

  11. Role of third or minor parties in U.S. Why do we have 3rd parties? • Dissatisfied / split-off • Particular leader or message • Media coverage / candidate

  12. Third Parties • 3rd parties can make a difference in an election • Roosevelt’s Progressive Party (28% in 1912) • Perot- Independent Party (19% 1992) • Nadar- Green Party (2.8 million votes in 2000) • Do third parties ever win?

  13. Why are political parties important? • “The party in power ends up with most of the important leadership positions in Congress. Therefore, a political party’s electoral success may lead to new laws and regulations that affect your daily life. You may pay higher or lower taxes, face greater or fewer employment opportunities, or experience changes in the social environment around you- all depending on which political party prevailed in the last election.” – Political Scientist Barbara A. Bardes

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