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FOCUS QUESTIONS When political parties play a “watchdog” role on their opponents who currently hold a political office, in order to keep them accountable.

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1 FOCUS QUESTIONS When political parties play a “watchdog” role on their opponents who currently hold a political office, in order to keep them accountable to voters, what function of political parties are they displaying? A.Recruiting and Nominating Candidates B.Helping Candidates Win C.Educating the Electorate D.Monitoring the actions of officeholders

2 Focus Questions When political parties provide campaign volunteers, money and advertising, they are demonstrating which function of political parties? A.Recruiting & Nominating Candidates B.Helping Candidates Win Elections C.Educating the Electorate D.Monitoring the Actions of Officeholders

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4 The Political Spectrum LEFTRIGHTPOLITICAL CENTER LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE MODERATE As People: 1. Free thinking 2. Open to change As Ideology: 1. Government is large, broad in scope. (Hand’s On) 2. Government plays active role in the economy and social issues (I.E. Poverty) 3. Government redistributes wealth in order insure equality of all people’s opportunity (I.E. Welfare) Democrats As People: 1. Less Free Thinking 2. Resists change 3.High Morals (Faith) As Ideology: 1. Government is small, administrative. (Hand’s Off). 2. Free Enterprise, less Gov. restrictions 3. Gov. should not redistribute wealth. Individuals should provide for self, or seek help from churches/charities. Welfare not Gov. responsibility. Republicans80% of Voters To reach voters, parties must appeal to political center. Similarities Between Parties 1.Organize to Win Elections 2.Influence Public Polices & Lawmaking 3.Reflect both liberal and conservative views 4.Define themselves in a way which gains majority support by appealing to the political center. Liberal DemocratsConservative Dem.Liberal RepublicansConservative Rep.

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7 Compare Political Parties Similarities between parties Organize to win elections Influence public policies Reflect both liberal and conservative views Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center.

8 How Parties Demonstrate Similarities Parties show their similarities through their functions. Organize to win elections Recruiting & Nominating Candidate Helping Candidates to Win Elections Influence public policies Educating the Electorate Monitoring the Actions of Officeholders Reflect both liberal and conservative views Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center.

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10 RepublicansDemocrats

11 Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center. Organize to win elections Influence public policies Reflect both liberal and conservative views

12 Differences in Political Parties In order to tell the differences in political parties examine: Party Platform Party Ideas, beliefs and opinions on campaign issues Platform Planks Actual proposed action statements demonstrating the platform issue. Campaigning Speeches, Information, Propaganda, Debates

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14 Republicans Democrats Government’s purpose is to help all people. (Big Government) Government is administrative and small. People should help themselves. (Small Government) The party’s ideas and opinions are stated in a party's ___________________ and reflected in campaigning Platform Organize to win elections Influence public policies Reflect both liberal and conservative views Define themselves in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center. “HAND’S OFF” “HAND’S ON”

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16 EXIT QUESTIONS Statements of policy beliefs and positions taken by candidates during political campaigns reflect the party _________? A.Action Statement B.Plank C.Platform D.Campaign Positions

17 EXIT QUESTIONS What does one look at to tell the differences b/w political parties? A.Speeches B.Campaigns & Platforms C.Candidates D.Media Coverage

18 Exit Questions Recently many leaders of the Republican Party have attempted to convince various key Republicans to run for the presidential nomination for the 2012 election. What function of political parties is being demonstrated? A.Recruiting & Nominating Candidates B.Educating the Electorate C.Helping Candidates Win Elections D.Monitoring the Actions of Officeholders

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