Political Parties. A political party is an organization of citizens who wish to influence and control government by getting their members elected to office.

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Political Parties

A political party is an organization of citizens who wish to influence and control government by getting their members elected to office A political party is an organization of citizens who wish to influence and control government by getting their members elected to office Members usually share similar political ideas Members usually share similar political ideas Provide a key role in our democratic society Provide a key role in our democratic society

Political Parties Political parties help government Political parties help government Select candidates Select candidates Set goals Set goals Provide leadership Provide leadership “watchdog” “watchdog”

Political parties Political parties help citizens Political parties help citizens Voice in government Voice in government Inform citizens Inform citizens Involve citizens Involve citizens Two Party System Two Party System Provide a majority view about topics Provide a majority view about topics Something to identify with Something to identify with Democrats and republicans Democrats and republicans

Political parties Third party Third party Even though we have a two party system, third parties do arise. Even though we have a two party system, third parties do arise. Usually focus on one particular subject Usually focus on one particular subject Can influence major political elections Can influence major political elections Rarely win Rarely win

Assignment Create your own Political Party Create your own Political Party Use the information on page 462 to form ideas of your own party Use the information on page 462 to form ideas of your own party Must be about Must be about Economy Economy Family Family Education Education United States in the World United States in the World Name your party and create a symbol Name your party and create a symbol