1. Chapter 5
Section 2

2. Two-Party System
Historical Basis- The party system began as a two party system (Federalists/Anti-Federalists)
Force of Tradition- People have accepted it because it has always been this way.
Electoral System- Parties have made other feel inferior. Campaign financing has played a role.

3. Two-Party System
American Ideological Consensus- Both parties look a lot alike. “Middle of the road”

4. Multiparty Systems
Several major parties and minor parties based on specific things. ie religion.
Breaks up support and can create instability.

5. One-Party Systems
Really a no party system.
Hitler, Stalin

6. Party Membership Patterns
Purely voluntary.
Tend to lean toward party of the parents.
Economic status also influences party choice.