1. Political Parties in Our Democracy
Chapter 22
Political Parties in Our Democracy
Democratic Party
Republican Party

2. Section 1 The Role of Political Parties
How Parties Help Government
Selecting Candidates
Setting Goals
Providing Leadership
Acting as ‘Watchdogs’

3. How Parties Help Citizens
Citizens’ Voices in Government
Informing Citizens
Involving Citizens

4. Section 2 Our Two-Party System
Republicans Origins
Abraham Lincoln elected as the 1st Republican President in 1860
They opposed slavery, supported business, and were popular only in the North
Democrats Origins
Emerged as a major political party in 1932 with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt
His New Deal programs were designed to bring the country out of economic depression.

5. Party Beliefs Democratic Party Republican Party
Govt. regulation of the economy
Less govt. intervention of the economy
Higher taxes for wealthy to finance programs that assist the poor
Lower taxes for the wealthy to encourage investment and economic growth
Keeping welfare for the poor and disadvantaged
Cutting welfare benefits to encourage welfare recipients to find work

6. Voter Loyalty Straight Ticket Split Ticket Voting Population
Voting for all the candidates of just one party
Split Ticket
Voting for candidates from both parties
Voting Population
35% = Democrats
32% = Republican
25% = Independent

7. Section 3 Choosing Candidates
Most Candidates for state or federal office are chosen in a direct primary.
An election in which members of a political party choose candidates to run for office in the name of the party.

8. 2 Kinds of Direct Primary
Closed Primary
A voter must be registered as a party member and can vote only in that party’s primary
Ex: You must be a registered Republican to vote for the Republican Representative
Open Primary
Voters to not have to declare a party before voting, but they can only vote in one party’s primary

9. Ch. 22 Quick Review
1. How do political parties help the government / citizens?
2. In what ways do Democrats and Republicans view the role of govt. differently?
3. What is the difference between a closed primary and an open primary?

10. Ch. 22 Assessment Page 612 Complete # 1 – 11, 14, 16 - 17
Reviewing Key Terms
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Comprehension and Critical Thinking
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