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Political Parties

Explore the changing dynamics in American politics, from the rise of independent voters to the decline in party importance. Critical election years and the role of third parties are also discussed in this insightful overview.

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Political Parties

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  1. Political Parties

  2. The big trends: • Ticket splitting is now very common

  3. The big trends: • Ticket splitting is now very common • Independent voters are up

  4. The big trends: • Ticket splitting is now very common • Independent voters are up • Still more Democrats, but barely

  5. The big trends: • Ticket splitting is now very common • Independent voters are up • Still more Democrats, but barely • Impact/importance of parties is on the decline

  6. The big trends: • Ticket splitting is now very common • Independent voters are up • Still more Democrats, but barely • Impact/importance of parties is on the decline • Divided government is now common

  7. Critical Elections: • Critical election years: 1800, 1828, 1860, 1896, 1932

  8. Critical Elections: • Critical election years: 1800, 1828, 1860, 1896, 1932 • A period of party "realignment" happens when there is a major, long-lasting voting pattern shift.

  9. Critical Elections: • Critical election years: 1800, 1828, 1860, 1896, 1932 • A period of party "realignment" happens when there is a major, long-lasting voting pattern shift • We are in an age of party dealignment

  10. Third Parties in America: Ralph Nader

  11. Third Parties in America: • A two party system is rare worldwide.

  12. Third Parties in America: • A two party system is rare worldwide. • It is extremely hard to win as a third party in our two party system.

  13. Third Parties in America: • A two party system is rare worldwide. • It is extremely hard to win as a third party in our two party system. Ex: Labor- 45% Conservatives- 43% Green- 12% *Winner-take-all system maintains a two party system

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