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Development of American Political Parties

Development of American Political Parties. Bell Ringer:. Why do you think people join political parties?. Preview Activity:. Why do people join political parties?. Testable Information. Development of American Political Parties.

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Development of American Political Parties

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  1. Development of American Political Parties

  2. Bell Ringer: Why do you think people join political parties?

  3. Preview Activity: Why do people join political parties?

  4. Testable Information

  5. Development of American Political Parties Political Parties play a key role in _____________ and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process. politics

  6. Development of American Political Parties A ______-party system characterizes the American political process. two

  7. Development of American Political Parties The two major parties in the U.S. : _________________________ and _________________________ Democrats Republicans

  8. Development of American Political Parties ___________________________: Any party that challenges the two major parties. Third Party

  9. Third Parties: Can affect outcome of ______________ elections Ex. Theodore Roosevelt of Progressive, or Bull Moose Party took many votes from Republican candidate and caused ______________ candidate to win the election of 1912. Woodrow Wilson Democratic

  10. Third Parties: ____________ new ideas or press for a particular ___________. Introduce issue Ex. Populist Party: Direct Election of Senators & 8 Hour Work Day

  11. Third Parties: Often revolve around a ______________ personality. political e.g. Theodore Roosevelt , H. Ross Perot

  12. Similarities between Parties: Organize to win ________________. elections

  13. Similarities between Parties: Reflect both ___________ and _________________ views. liberal conservative

  14. Similarities between Parties: Laws Influence _____________________ Public Policy

  15. Similarities between Parties: Define themselves to win majority support by appealing to the political center. Political Center Liberal Conservative

  16. Similarities between Parties: IF YOU GO TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT ON AN ISSUE… Political Center Liberal Conservative

  17. Similarities between Parties: YOU CRASH….AND LOOSE VOTES.

  18. Similarities between Parties: IF YOU GO TOO FAR TO THE LEFT ON AN ISSUE… Political Center Liberal Conservative

  19. Similarities between Parties: YOU CRASH….AND LOOSE VOTES.

  20. Similarities between Parties: YOU WANT TO STAY RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE WHERE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE MOST VOTES POSSIBLE! Political Center Liberal Conservative

  21. Differences between Parties: Differences between parties are stated in a party’s ______________ - a series of statements expressing the party’s principles, beliefs, and positions on election issues, and reflected in _______________________. platform campaigning

  22. Differences between Parties: Each individual part of the platform is called a _______. Examples: _______ care, education, national _________, environment, ____reform, civil _________. plank health security tax rights

  23. Questions?

  24. Processing Activity: Please complete the Processing Activity at the bottom of page 19. *Remember this is an independent activity.*

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