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1 3-1: Functions of Political Parties

2 Big Idea: Competing Policy-Making Interests Enduring Understanding: Political parties provide opportunities for participation and influence how people relate to government and policymakers.

3 Learning Objectives: Describe linkage institutions. Explain the function and impact of political parties on the electorate and government.

4 Overview of Political Parties
Purpose Win elections Cicero: make promises, friends, and rumors Much more important than ideology Operate government Determine policy

5 Linkage Institutions Connect people with government
Elections Parties Interest groups Media Parties as linkage institutions Provide information Mobilize voters Raise funds Provide alternatives

6 Types of Party Systems Two-Party System Multi-Party System
Majority dictates policy Minority can check power Multi-Party System Widely different ideologies balanced proportionally Coalitions One-Party System

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8 Levels of Political Parties
In the Electorate Citizens Ticket-splitting Divided government Organization Party staff Conventions Decentralization In Government Officeholders Determine policy

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