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Section 18.1 Role of Political Parties. Political Parties Political Party = An organized group that seeks to win elections.  Issues are used to win!

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1 Section 18.1 Role of Political Parties

2 Political Parties Political Party = An organized group that seeks to win elections.  Issues are used to win!

3 Functions of Political Parties Parties assist the electoral process Parties inform the Electorate about voting  Get Out The Vote campaigns (GOTV).  Educate voters about candidates.

4 Functions of Political Parties Parties assist the Electoral Process Provide broad stances on complicated issues. Creates coalitions of different groups under one umbrella.

5 Functions of Political Parties Parties help organize the government. Help determine leadership on Committees. Assist in filling executive branch positions.

6 Functions of Political Parties Parties help candidates run for office. Candidates receive support to run a campaign.  Monetary  Helps voters identify candidate's stances. Total Candidates numbers are kept down by parties.

7 Types of Party Systems Two-Party System.  First Past the Post voting.  Other parties can exist, but hard to win! Parties are big tents for different groups. Parties lean towards moderate stances.

8 Types of Party Systems One-Party System  One party dominates all political activity.  Only party allowed by law. Typically found in dictatorships. Happens sometimes in two-party systems  A party collapses leaving only its opposite.

9 Types of Party Systems Multi-Party Systems  Voting by Proportional Representation  Done by many European countries. Lots of small/moderate parties.  More specific stances on issues. More unstable, but more democratic?


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