1. POLITICAL PARTIES TEST PREP

2. Notes from 2/3 review after school
Primary
A:35%
B: 34%
C:31%
IF A & B face each other again in a primary = run off
Know the term: Apathy
First political parties: Federalists & Democrat-Republican
Party systems: 
1 party
2 party – US; Dems and Reps – HOW MUCH POWER SHOULD FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAVE????!!!!!
Dems: A lot
Reps: Not a lot
Multiparty – coalition (come together) Party A, B, C, D, E = Party A, C, & E form a coalition for a majority
Third parties: options, more choices, categories (pull votes from 2 main parties)

3. Notes from 2/3 review after school
Party machines, patronage & spoils system: LOCAL – Party rules the city; corrupt; demand votes for living conditions (Tammany Hall); patronage is act of giving your vote in exchange for living conditions OR being appointed to office for support
Caucus – nominate candidates & discuss the platform (2-3 hour ordeal)
IOWA – Democrats = Hillary Republicans = Cruz
At what LEVEL are political parties LEAST knowledgable about concerns of the people? FEDERAL
Partisan – political parties ARE important; give an idea about positions; presidents; legislators
NON-partisan – PP ARE NOT important; other issue citizens should vote by…. JUDGES!
Interest Groups & PACs (Political Action Com)
IG: Tries to persuade legislators (Senators/Representatives) to create laws/policies in support of their beliefs. NRA might talk with Senator Burr from NC to get more laws passed in Congress to support gun ownership. Hire lobbyists professionals who speak / influence legislators
PAC: Influence outcome of elections. Sarah Palin wolves

4. What to study Political party notes History of political parties
Political spectrum
Notes from readings –Reading #16, #20
Amendments: 13, 14, 15, 19, 24, 26
Any other class notes/activities on political parties

6. History of Political Parties