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Political Parties Chapter 5

Opposition party: the party OUT of office at the time. A Political Party is… …a group of people who organize to win elections, control government, and make public policy. Opposition party: the party OUT of office at the time.

America is a Two-party system --Two political parties dominate politics-- Republicans Democrats

Democratic Party Republican Party promotes universal access to healthcare favors taxing the wealthy pro-choice (women’s rights) supports AIDS awareness/education Republican Party opposes government control of healthcare opposes any tax increases pro-life (ban abortion) supports abstinence & drug-free lifestyle

Third Parties Parties other than Democrats or Republicans Sometimes gain popularity during elections --but-- Usually “spoil” elections by preventing a major party from winning.

Examples of Third Parties (write down 3-4 examples) Liberty Reform Socialist Marijuana Reform Labor Communist Progressive Voter Rights Independent Working Families Libertarian Peace and Freedom Prohibition Pirate Southern New Union Green American Nazi

Nominating Conventions Members of the party come together to choose candidates for President and Vice President

Planks: party’s position on specific issues Platforms & Planks Platform: a statement of the political party’s goals Planks: party’s position on specific issues

Straight party ticket: voting for candidates that are all in the same party Split ticket: voting for candidates from different parties (happens very often today)