Parties Organize Nominations Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution Does not specify too much about elections – Congress has some power to make changes.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The political system in the USA An introduction Simonetta Gatto Istituto Comprensivo di Casella (GE)
Advertisements

A Two Party System Chapter 10 section 1 page 253.
The Three Branches of the United States Government.
CIVICS C 4 E Battle of the Sexes Jeopardy Review.
Georgia’s Constitution February 3, Background Georgia became a state after the _______________________________ The first state constitution was.
Legislative Branch Makes the Laws. The Basics Legislative Branch=Congress, which is divided into the House of Representatives & the Senate (bicameral)
Legislative Branch Citizenship: American Government.
United States Government The Government of The United States is based on a written constitution and is the supreme law of the land The U.S. Constitution.
The Legislative Branch Of the United States Government.
Unit 4 Chapter 16, Section2 Party Organization Mr. Young American Government.
It’s A Party!!! Roles of Political Parties. It’s a Party… …but not the kind with ice cream and cake (usually). Political parties are groups of people.
Decline in Party Power in Recent Years. The adoption of the Direct Primary The nomination process to select candidates for office use to be accomplished.
Congress: “The People’s Branch” Do you know the basics? The word “legislative” means… a) “Representative” b) “Federal government” c) “Pertaining to law-making”
ARTICLE I.
The Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch. Our legislature is a two-part, or bicameral, body. There are 435 voting members in the “lower” house, the House of Representatives.
Legislative Branch Structure The legislative branch includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Article I of the U.S. Constitution outlines the.
 SSCG9: The student will explain the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate, with emphasis on terms of office, powers, organization,
The Three Branches of Government
Legislative Branch The First branch of the Federal Government set up by Article I of the Constitution More commonly referred to as the Congress.
1) Congress 2) The Department of Justice does not have a Secretary as the head of the department. 3) Speaker of the House 4) Two or Bicameral Legislature.
CHASE THE RACE 2016 LESSON PLAN: PICKING POTUS. WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHO ARE THE DEMOS?
Political Parties In 2008, Americans chose Democrat Barack Obama to be their 44 th president Little more than half a century after the enactment of the.
Political Parties Chapter 9 section 3. A.Political party An organization that tries to elect members to public office How do parties differ from interest.
* What are 2 qualifications you have to meet in order to vote in the U.S.? * Which right is considered by many outside of this country to be our greatest.
Political Party Organization Chapter 10 Section 2 Pages
C& E – Goal 4 Nominating Candidates. Nominating Candidates Political parties carry out their activities throughout the year but they are busiest at election.
Chapter 8: Political Parties The Meaning of Party The Party in the Electorate The Party Organizations: From the Grass Roots to Washington The Party in.
CANADA’S ELECTION SYSTEM. First Past the Post System  Currently used in provincial and federal elections  Country is divided into ridings of about 100,000.
Missouri Constitution!!!
Political Participation:
Chapter 5 Section 3 Mr. Gordon.
Organization of Political Parties & Who Can Vote?
Political Parties – Lesson 2
Article I: The Legislative Branch
Executive Branch.
HOW IS THE PRESIDENT ELECTED?
The House of Representatives
Missouri Constitution
Political parties overview
Role and Powers of Congress
Legislative Branch Georgia Studies.
The House of Representatives
Leadership Positions & Committees in the Legislative Branch
Political Parties.
United States Government
Georgia Government.
Unit 12 The Executive Branch in the USA
American Government – Study Guide 3B
National Party Organization
Chapter 5 Political Parties.
Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia
Legislative Branch of Government
What political office am I running for?
Legislative Branch.
Chapter 5 Section 3 Mr. Gordon.
Chapter 8- Political Parties
Unit #4 Test Review Congress
11.3 Organization of Congress.
Explain the procedures used to elect the President and Vice President
Legislative Branch of the Federal Government
How is the President Elected?
The Executive Branch The branch of government that CARRIES OUT THE LAW
Legislative Branch.
Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia
Voting and Elections Chapter 10 Sections 1 and 2.
Executive Branch Enforces the Law.
Constitution and Citizenship
Legislative Branch National Washington, D.C..
Lesson 2 – Legislative Branch in Georgia
Presentation transcript:

Parties Organize Nominations Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution Does not specify too much about elections – Congress has some power to make changes President must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the US for 14 years A Senator must be at 30, a US citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state he or she represents A member of the House must be at least 25, a US citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent Nomination: The process by which parties select their candidates for election to public office Nomination is the parties' most serious and difficult issues

Getting Out the Vote Election period beings right after the nominations – this has been a time of glory for political parties Getting Out the Vote –Get supporters registered (year round) Each party has databases on voters – GOP “Voter Vault”; Democrats “Demzilla”/ “VoteBuilder” Webased systems for collecting and sharing voter info Democrats were much more succesful in recent elections –Operate phone banks, put up yard signs, distribute bumper stickers –Offer rides to polling stations –Parties subsidize the costs of informing and mobilizing voters

Facilitating Voter Choice Americans vote on many more officials than most citizens of other countries do –Judges, the state controller, the state attorney general This requires Americans to be informed about more candidates Parties make obtaining this information easier

Parties in Congress Power in Congress is organized along party lines Majority party – the party that holds that majority of legislative seats in either the House or the Senate Minority Party – the party that holds the minority of legislative seats in either the House or the Senate The majority party has the leadership roles Both chambers organize their functions through committees All committees are divided by party

President and Party Presidents benefit from strong parties when their party controls both chambers of Congress If Congress is controlled by the opposition party, then we often see gridlock and delay rather than cooperation