1. American Government
Chapter 5
Section 5

2. Reality Of Political Parties
Role Of The Presidency
Impact Of Federalism
Role Of The Nominating Process

3. National Party Machinery
National Convention
National Committee
National Chairperson
Congressional Campaign Committees

4. National Convention Adoption Of Party Platform
Nomination Of Presidential Candidate
Most Elements Are Scripted Prior

5. National Committee Focuses On Planning Convention Every Four Years
Secondary Focus Is Keeping Fundraising Active

6. National Chairperson Party Cheerleader
Prepares Party For Next Election
Keeps Party On Task For Accomplishing Goals

7. State And Local Party Machinery
County
Ward
Precinct

9. Elements Of The Party Party Organization Party In The Electorate
Party In The Government

10. Future Of Major Parties
Split-Ticket-Voting
Direct Primaries
Accessibility Of Exposure
Single-Issue Organizations