1. Political Parties

2. Roles of Political Parties
Party in the electorate
Party in government
Party in organization

3. Party Systems
One-party system
Two-party system
Multi-party system

4. What do Political Parties do?
Recruit candidates
Nominate and support candidates for office
Educate the electorate
Organize the government

5. Party Identification and Membership
Ideology
Education
Income
Occupation
Race or ethnicity
Gender
Religion
Family tradition
Region of the country
Marital status

6. Two-Party Tradition in America
Why a two party tradition?
Historical roots
Electoral system
Election laws

7. Stages of Political Parties
Party development
Democratic Domination
Republican Domination
Return of Democrats
Divided Government

8. Third or Minor Parties Ideological Splinter/personality/factional
Single issue
protest

9. Structure and Organization of Political Parties
National Convention
National Committee
National Chairperson
Congressional Campaign Committee
State and Local Organization

10. Future of Political Parties
Third party Challenges
Loss of support by party loyalists
Increased split ticket voting
Lack of perceived differences
Party reforms
Methods of campaigning