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Political Parties EQ. What is the purpose of political parties? SSCG8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections. Describe the organization, role, and constituencies of political parties. EQ. What is the purpose of political parties? Agenda: Homework Check Notes Political Parties videos and worksheet Homework: Complete any unfinished work for Friday

What is a Political Party? An organization of people Share the same ideas of government Members committed to party goals Get candidates elected to office Get laws passed to aid party goals

Party Systems Most countries have political parties U.S. Party System Party system types: One party: China Two party: USA Multi-party: Great Britain Two major parties vie for office Other minor parties exist Major parties Democratic party Republican Party

Similarities of Major Parties in U.S. All value personal rights, freedoms Educational opportunities for all Economic opportunities for all Government duty- to protect nation Preserve environment Help citizens Differences Disagree on ways to meet goals Example: Democrats- government directly helps the poor Republicans- government helps economy and poor get jobs

The Two Party System Stabilizing Keeps people near the center Benefits  Disadvantages Stabilizing Keeps people near the center Extreme ideas not supported by populace Continuity Government changes parties often Transition is usually smooth Minority groups left out Ex. Civil rights Women's movement needed major party support Third Parties rarely succeed

Party and government are almost the same. Ex. China One Party Systems Multi-party systems Party and government are almost the same. Ex. China One party’s members run for office Head of government usually head of party Party members recruit new party members Party members given top government jobs Three or more parties- Ex. Japan, Israel, Great Britain Advantages: More voter choice Disadvantages: Voters divided No party gets majority votes Must form coalition government Coalition may not work- 50 governments in Italy since W.W.II

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