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The Importance of Political Parties in Democracy

Political parties play a crucial role in democracies by seeking to control government through elections and public office. They unite individuals with common principles to influence public policies and programs. In the American political landscape, parties nominate candidates, inform voters, and serve as watchdogs, holding those in power accountable. This dynamic is essential for a functioning democracy, where parties can critique each other's policies and encourage civic engagement among supporters. Understanding their functions helps explain their significance in shaping governance and public policy.

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The Importance of Political Parties in Democracy

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  1. Political Parties: Why do they matter?

  2. Political Party Political Party: group of persons who seek to control government through winning elections and holding public office

  3. Political Party Political Party: a group of persons, joined together on common principles, who seek to control government in order to affect public policies and programs.

  4. Which of these definitions best fit the American political parties?

  5. What do political parties do?

  6. What do political parties do? Nominate candidates Inform and encourage supporters Govern Watch dog

  7. Nominate Candidates

  8. Inform and Encourage Voters “The idea that you can merchandise candidates for high office like breakfast cereal is the ultimate indignity to the democratic process.” • Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson 1956

  9. Compare these two campaign attempts to encourage voters: Mitt Romney Barack Obama Which video is more compelling?

  10. Govern Why is the role of governing ironic given our current political atmosphere?

  11. Watch Dog • Party out of power criticizes the policies and behavior of body in power…

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