1. Review - citizenship
In most states, what must children do until the age of 16?
What is a responsibility?
What is a duty?
Voting in political elections is a?
Registering with the govt. for military service is a?
What is tolerance?
What do we call people that do work for no pay?
The principle of “consent of the governed” is put into practice when citizens do what?

2. Political Parties
Ch. 9

3. Party Systems
One Party System
Only 1 party is allowed to exist
Multi-Party System
Found in many European countries
Plurality – one party wins more seats than all others
Majority – one party wins more than half of available seats
Coalition – alliance with another party
Problems – tough to get a majority & can cause disorder & confusion

4. Two Party System
U.S. – Democrats & Republicans
There are other parties but are a minority
Major difference between the 2 parties is that the Democrats feel the govt. should be more directly involved in the lives of the people and Republicans feel a strong economy will help people to help themselves.

5. Which of the following best describes the Electoral College?
The popular vote carries more weight
This primary race helps narrow the field of candidates
It is a body of electors who pledge to vote for a candidate after the popular vote
It is a way that citizens can propose new constitutional amendments

6. Third Parties
Minor parties that challenge the 2 dominant parties
Never held the presidency
Influence the candidates for presidency
Populist Party – 1890s – farmers – wanted direct election of Senators and an 8hr work day
Progressive Party – aka Bull Moose Party – Split from Republicans in 1912
Reform Party – formed in 1992 – gained 19% of vote

7. 3rd Parties Based on 3 things
Can be one or all three
Single Issue – Ex: Green
Political Beliefs – Libertarian – limited gov’t interference on business
Single Candidates –
Ross Perot
Ron Paul
Almost Hillary Clinton in 2008
They sometimes act as spoilers and take votes away from the major parties.
They sometimes influence the major parties with ideas.

8. Third Parties in US History
Ross Perot
Reform Party
1992
George Wallace
American Independent Party
1968
Ralph Nader
Green Party
2000, 2004

9. Which of the following is the legal duty of citizenship?
Register and vote
Hold elective office
Keep informed about issues
Obey laws

10. Political Party Functions
Main purpose – to get candidates elected to office
Encourage people to participate
Express opinions
Get involved in government
Patronage – giving special positions to loyal party workers

11. Political Party Functions cont. – What do they do?
Parties nominate the candidate
Campaign for the candidate
Inform citizens
Help manage government
Link different levels of government
Act as a watchdog – make sure the other party doesn’t become corrupt
Grassroots movement – idea that starts with a group of people and moves to the national scene

12. Party Beliefs
Political Machine – strong party organization that has its candidates elected year after year and dominates a local area –
Platform – the goals of the party or stance on all issues
Plank – a party’s stance on one issue

13. Famous Political Machines
Chicago Democratic Machine
Richard J. Daley (50s, 60s, and 70s)
Richard M. Daley (1989 – present)
Other major cities have political machines

14. Party Organization
National Chairperson
At the top
Runs the national committee
Followed by state, county, city etc
Ward Boss
Second smallest
Runs a couple of neighborhoods
Precinct Committeemen
Smallest – a neighborhood committee
Look at the chart on page 280 for more info

15. Party Organization
Reince Priebus
Tim Kaine
Linda Daves
David Young 15

16. Nominating Candidates
Caucus – meeting of party members
Direct Primary Elections – registered voters choose the candidates – 2 types
Open Primary – party membership not required to vote
Closed Primary – only registered party members can vote

17. REview
What kind of political party system does the US have?
What is a political parties stance on a single issue?
What is the main purpose of a political party?
What is an alliance with another political party?
What is the main stance of the Democrats? Republicans?