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A political party is an organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence the government in support of those views. Ideas on how the government should be run

The Democratic Party – Founded in 1828 15 US Presidents In the United States we have two major parties The Democratic Party – Founded in 1828 15 US Presidents The Republican Party – Founded in 1860 19 US Presidents Minor parties 28 registered minor parties in the US Including the Pirate Party!

Not in the Constitution Arose out of differences among Founding Fathers John Adams – 2nd President – Federalist Thomas Jefferson – 3rd President – Democrat-Republican Washington disapproved of parties

Can create balance against Majority Party A party that holds power in government is called the Majority Party Controls Congress Controls White House A party that is not in power is called the Minority Party Can have limited power Can create balance against Majority Party

Parties were created to help organize candidates around an ideology Support Candidates Parties were created to help organize candidates around an ideology The Republican Party was founded as an anti- slavery party Influence Laws and Policies Parties help to advocate the ideology of their members Platform

State politicians can access the party structure Unite Levels of Government State politicians can access the party structure Create Balance Parties not in power can organize to oppose majority A minority congress can slow a President A minority President can veto congressional legislation

Influence Voters Parties are key in getting out the vote Help to literally get people to the polls to vote for their candidates.

Tending toward social freedom, economic structure The Democratic Party is typically seen as “liberal” Tending toward social freedom, economic structure Gay marriage Women’s reproductive rights Immigration

The Republican Party is typically seen as “conservative” Tending toward economic freedom, and social structure Free markets Defense Family structure

In US system there are only two options No viable third party options What if you are a conservative Democrat? A liberal Republican?

Most Americans identify with the two major parties It’s hard to start a new party Money Infrastructure The major parties have broad appeal Big Tent