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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Linkage Institutions AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Linkage Institutions AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Linkage Institutions AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Reminder – 5 Criteria for Democracy * Equality in Voting * Effective Participation * Enlightened Understanding * Citizen Control of the Agenda * Inclusion AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Why Have Political Parties? * Choose representatives * Have input into forming policy agenda * Learn about political choices * Gain access to political power AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Roles of Parties * Party in the Electorate * Party in Organization * Party in Government AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Party in the Electorate Citizens who support the party through Party identification Reminder Question: The percentage of people identifying selves as Republican or Democrat has been ? DECLINING AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Party in Organization Committees, leaders & activists who work to promote the goals of the Party and candidates AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Party in Government Members of a Party who hold elective office at any level Reminder Question: Our system of government, with National, State, & Local levels, is known as FEDERALISM AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Organization of the two major Parties Separate and independent organizations exist at National & State & Local levels Tim Kaine DNC Chair Reince Priebus RNC Chair AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Two Party System Has dominated in the U.S Why? Why? . . . * Single member districts * “Winner take all” nature of elections AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Two Party System Why? . . . “Third” Parties: * Receive little funding * Candidates not included in debates * Receive much less coverage in the media AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Third Parties The Big 3 according to politics1.com AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Will this be the NEXT MAJOR PARTY? AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Contributions of 3rd Parties * New or different ideas * Safety valve for discontent * Enhanced political participation * More room for critical voices * Pushes major parties to include views of a larger portion of “We the People” AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Members of Congress: Any 3rd Party Reps? Joe Lieberman Bernie Sanders 100 435 Independent Democrat Democratic Socialist AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Early Parties Madison warned about “Factions” Included idea of parties . . . Yet . . . AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Early Parties Jefferson led “Democratic-Republicans” which emphasized individual freedoms, tolerance of diversity, independent actions AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Early Parties Hamilton led “Federalists” which emphasized strong central leadership especially military & economic AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Evolution in Republicans & Democrats Early Dems supported local controls . . . now in favor of more central control Early Reps supported national leadership . . . now emphasize local controls AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Evolution in Republicans & Democrats Dems once controlled South & rural areas Reps controlled Northeast & West Coast Now have flipped AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Evolution in Republicans & Democrats Parties have diverged more & more . . . becoming more polarized AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Evolution in Republicans & Democrats Republican Party Platform has become increasingly influenced by Evangelical Christians AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Evolution in Republicans & Democrats Percentage of “The People” identifying selves as members of either party has . . . been declining since the 1970’s AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Critical Elections Closely associated with significant party realignment Happens when large groups of voters change their traditional party loyalties AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Critical Elections – Modern Examples 1932 1968 1980 AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
Political Parties Critical Elections – Another One? Mike Huckabee Mitt Romney Jeb Bush AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Linkages
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