1. Chapter 9.2 Role of Political Parties Party Structures & The Roles They Play in Government Today

2. Pop Quiz 9 Name one function of the National Convention. Why is the local level called the “grassroots” level? What is the purpose of a primary or caucus? What does it mean if a candidate is canvassing a neighborhood? Why does winning elections matter to political parties?

3. Local Level In the structure of the political party, this is the “Grassroots” level. Local committees recruit party members to work the polls, to run for elective offices, and to “get out the vote,” and to attend and represent them at the state level functions. The local chairperson runs the day-to-day operations to organize the party and oversees fundraising events. https://www.blogger.com/profile/06497610025020706696 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Currituck-Democratic- Party/134881916621729

4. State Level State committees support party nominees for state elective offices, choose delegates to the national committee and national convention, and choose the state chairperson. The state chairperson runs the day-to-day operations to organize the party, organize the state convention and oversees fundraising events. http://www.ncdp.org/ http://www.ncgop.org/

5. National Level This level is the most visible but not as powerful as the other levels. The National committee is made up of representatives from every state. They plan & organize the National convention. The National chairperson runs the day-to-day operations to organize the party and oversees fundraising events. http://www.democrats.org/about/our_leaders http://www.gop.com/our-party/leadership/

6. National Convention Held every 4 years to write the party platform and officially nominate the party’s Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. The Party’s Presidential Candidate chooses their Vie Presidential running mate. These offices run as a “ticket.” Held in a large city in a swing or battleground state. – 2012 EXS: Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC; GOP Convention in Tampa, FL

7. Class Election 1.Choose your party. 2.Candidates “Throw your hat into the Ring.” 3.Each party will nominate your candidates: a.Hold open direct primary b.Hold closed direct primary c.Hold party caucus 4.Complete writing assignment on p. 7.

8. Chapter 10.1/Lesson 27 Questions Page 8 1.Originally, what group was given the right to vote in our country? 2.Outline the voting rights granted by each of the following: 15 th, 19 th, 23 rd, 24 th & 26 th Amendments; Voting Rights Act of 1965. 3.When will you become part of the electorate? 4.What are the steps in casting your vote? 5.Why do so many people not vote? 6.What suggestions have been made to increase voter participation?