1. 18.3 Political Party Structure

2. Party Structure
National Parties
State Parties
Local Parties

3. Local Parties Local Parties were strongest at first! Why?
The Straight Ticket
Voting Regulation

4. Local Parties Party Machines
Local boss uses party resources to benefit himself.
Rewards party supporters who help him get elected.
Patronage/Spoils System

5. Reforming Local Party Power
Efforts of the Progressive Movement to reform politics (1870s-1930).
The Split Ticket
Reduced Patronage opportunities
Primary elections introduced

6. Modern-Day Local Parties
Little influence today.
Operate at Precinct and Ward level.

7. State Parties Grew in tandem with National Party growth.
Local/National Parties faced regulation on fund- raising.
Channeled it to state parties instead.

8. National Parties Grew stronger as Fed. Govt. grew bigger.
Up til 1960s had no permanent headquarters.
Teach and Assist Candidates in running.
Television Studios
Lessons on campaigning.