Essential Question How do political parties operate?

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Essential Question How do political parties operate?

Political Parties

The Civil War By the time of the Civil War, two major parties dominated U.S. politics

Modern Political Parties Republicans Democrats

Membership How does a voter join a political party? Declare a party when registering to vote

Independent A voter may declare to be independent Does not support any particular party

Roles of a Party Member May contribute money or do volunteer work for the party

Roles of a Party Member In most states one must be a party member to be its candidate for public office

Third Parties Minor parties other than the major two Believe that neither party is meeting certain needs

Libertarian Party

Green Party

Constitution Party

Justice Party

Party for Socialism and Liberation

American Independent Party

Peace and Freedom Party

Socialist Party

America’s Party

Reform Party

Prohibition Party

American Pirate Party

Unity Party