Development of American Political Parties
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Testable Information
Development of American Political Parties Political Parties play a key role in _____________ and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process. politics
Development of American Political Parties A ______-party system characterizes the American political process. two
Development of American Political Parties The two major parties in the U.S. : _________________________ and Democrats Republicans
Development of American Political Parties ___________________________: Any party that challenges the two major parties. Third Party
Can affect outcome of ______________ Third Parties: Can affect outcome of ______________ elections Ex. Theodore Roosevelt of Progressive, or Bull Moose Party took many votes from Republican candidate and caused ______________ candidate to win the election of 1912. Woodrow Wilson Democratic
Introduce issue Third Parties: ____________ new ideas or press for a particular ___________. Introduce issue Ex. Populist Party: Direct Election of Senators & 8 Hour Work Day
Often revolve around a ______________ personality. Third Parties: Often revolve around a ______________ personality. political e.g. Theodore Roosevelt , H. Ross Perot
Similarities between Parties: Organize to win ________________. elections
Similarities between Parties: Reflect both ___________ and _________________ views. liberal conservative
Similarities between Parties: Laws Influence _____________________ Public Policy
Similarities between Parties: Define themselves to win majority support by appealing to the political center. Political Center Liberal Conservative
Similarities between Parties: IF YOU GO TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT ON AN ISSUE… Political Center Liberal Conservative
Similarities between Parties: YOU CRASH….AND LOOSE VOTES.
Similarities between Parties: IF YOU GO TOO FAR TO THE LEFT ON AN ISSUE… Political Center Liberal Conservative
Similarities between Parties: YOU CRASH….AND LOOSE VOTES.
Similarities between Parties: YOU WANT TO STAY RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE WHERE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE MOST VOTES POSSIBLE! Political Center Liberal Conservative
Differences between Parties: Differences between parties are stated in a party’s ______________ - a series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues, and reflected in _______________________. platform campaigning
Differences between Parties: Each individual part of the platform is called a _______. Examples: _______ care, education, national _________, environment, ____reform, civil _________. plank health security tax rights
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