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Evolution of American Political Parties

Explore the development and impact of political parties in the United States, from the formation of the Democratic and Republican parties to the role of third parties in shaping American politics. Understand the differences in beliefs, ideologies, and platforms between major parties and how they influence government policies and elections.

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Evolution of American Political Parties

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  1. CHAPTER 9 SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENT OF POLITCAL PARTIES

  2. POLITICAL PARTIES: • POLITICAL PARTY – organization of individuals with broad common interests who organize to win elections, to operate the government and to influence government policy • US has a TWO PARTY SYSTEM • For most of American history the US has had 2 major political parties • Sometimes there have been more than 2 but they have seldom won

  3. GROWTH OF AMERICAN PARTIES: • DEMOCRATIC PARTY • Organized in late 1790’s • Led by Thomas Jefferson • Originally known as the Democratic-Republican Party • 1828 the party split • Some members became known as the Democratic Party (took the name to stress ties to the common people) • Others became the Whigs (or National Republicans)

  4. REPUBLICAN PARTY • 1854 Democrats and Whigs left their parties to form new ones • Many opposed slavery • Did not agree whether slavery should be abolished in the Southern states but wanted to keep it out of the Northern states • Most popular name • 1860 – Abraham Lincoln became the 1st republican president

  5. THIRD PARTIES • Smaller minor parties • Most Americans do not support 3rd parties or vote for the candidates • How have third parties influenced American politics? Promoted ideas that were 1st unpopular or hotly debated

  6. Types of Third Parties: • Single –Issue Parties • Form to promote a social, economic or moral issue • Do not last long; fade away when issue is no longer important or a major party adopts the issue • Example: Prohibitionist • Ideological Parties: • Support a particular philosophy or political doctrine • Example: Communist Party • Independent Candidates • Example: 1992 Ross Perot

  7. Obstacles to Third Parties: • Must obtain a large # of voter signatures to get on the ballot • Have trouble raising money to compete in campaigns

  8. HOW THE PARTIES DIFFER: • Belief in how much the government should be involved in the lives of Americans • Democrats believe the federal government should be directly involved • Republicans – favor less government regulation • Differences can be seen on the PARTY’S PLATFORM (series of statements expressing the parties principles, beliefs and positions on election issues) • Communicates to the voters what the party will do if it wins • PLANK – individual parts of the platform

  9. There will be a quiz on these notes tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!! • The quiz will also include the vocabulary from Chapter 9 Section 1. • You will not be permitted to use your notebooks.

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