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Political Parties

Warm up What is a political party? Why the donkey and elephant?

Thomas Nast The donkey- Andrew Jackson embraced being called a jackass by his enemies. The elephant- Nast’s cartoon of a donkey disguised as a lion scaring off an elephant

Content Objective Today I will analyze the development and purpose of political parties in the American political process.

One-party System Communism Theocracy

Multi-party System France- 5 parties Italy- 10 parties Coalition government Can be unstable

Two-party System US- Republicans and Democrats party division

History of parties in US Federalists vs. Anti-federalists Democratic-Republicans split by slavery Whigs became Republicans Democrats political parties

Third Parties The answer to the status quo Financing Single-issue Ideological Splinter Financing How can third parties give a victory to the opposition ? Ross Perot

Party Membership Nothing more than registration registering

Party Functions Recruiting candidates Educating the public Websites Personal attacks Forcing issues Blind faith political parties

Parties in Government Link between Congress and president Split control of Congress Criticize the opposition Reward loyal party members Parties in Congress

Democratic Party Government regulations of the economy Taxes to pay for programs and services Social services for poor and disadvantaged Organized labor Redistribution of wealth from rich to poor Competitive public schools

Republican Party Less government involvement in economy Lower taxes Cutting social services to save money Restrict organized labor Tax breaks for wealthy and corporations School choice

Assignment pgs. 452-471 Complete Study Guide Packet