1. Chapter 5.4 The Minor Parties

2. The First “Third” Party The Anti-Masons (1831) The Anti-Masons (1831) Opposition to Freemasonry Opposition to Freemasonry Firsts: Firsts: The National Convention The National Convention The Political Party Platform The Political Party Platform

3. 3 Minor Parties in the United States Minor Parties in the United States Ideological Parties Example: The Libertarian Party Types of Minor Parties (4): Single-issue Parties Example: The Right to Life Party Economic Protest Parties Example: The Greenback Party Splinter Party Example: The “Dixiecrat” Party

4. 4 Minor Parties in the United States

5. Key Roles The Spoiler The Spoiler The Green Party (2000 Presidential Election) The Green Party (2000 Presidential Election) The Critic The Critic Taking clear-cut stands on controversial issues Taking clear-cut stands on controversial issues The Innovator The Innovator Propose innovative solutions to important issues Propose innovative solutions to important issues Third party innovations: Progressive income tax, women’s suffrage, & pension system Third party innovations: Progressive income tax, women’s suffrage, & pension system