1. Chapter 8
Parties, Interest Groups, and Public Policy

2. 8.1
Political Parties
Interest Groups
Key players in politics

3. 8.2 Political Parties Not in the beginning “GW” warned against
????Do political parties have a negative influence on government????

4. Purpose Recruit & support candidates Help organize elections
Inform voters
Organize the government
Unite interests
Create platforms
Loyal opposition

5. Organization Local, state & national level 2 major parties
National Committee= delegates from each state

6. How do you get involved? Register to vote Donate $$
Use social media to support
Attend events
Volunteer

7. 2 Party System 1787 = no political parties
Leaders began to divide because of different views
Early 1800’s political parties begin

8. Federalists Alexander Hamilton Strong national government
Supported by industry in North

9. Democratic-Republicans
Thomas Jefferson
Weaker national government
Strong state government
Support of farmers and rural areas in South

10. By 1820 Federalist Party disappeared Dem-Rep dominated BUT……….
Whig Party was created from unhappy Dem-Rep members

11. To Simplify Dem-Rep becomes Democrats THEN……..
Whigs join with anti-slavery activists to form Republican party in 1854

12. Today
Democratic
And
Republican
Dominate

13. Division in Am. politics
Red states Republican
Blue states Democrats
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14. 2016 Election

15. Today
Republicans = Conservative
Democrats = Liberal

16. Size of National Government
D = strong federal government
solve problems
R = limit size of government
power to the states to solve problems

17. Taxes D = tax cuts for poor raise taxes on wealthy
R = tax cuts for all to stimulate economy
keep what you earn

18. Regulation of Business
D = Support
protects consumers/workers/environment
R = Oppose Too much regulation prevents economic growth

19. Social Issues D = support SSM / abortion / gun control
R = oppose above

20. Environment D = support strict environmental regulation
R = oppose (hurts business / economy)

21. Third Parties 4 main types Most focus on one issue EX: Green Party
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Strong 3rd party today = Libertarian

22. Many people today
Independent
Moderate
Centrist

23. Check 8.1 & 8.2 What is a political party? What is an interest group?
What are the 2 main political parties in the US?
What is stated in the Constitution about political parties?
What are three main differences in Democratic and Republican thought?

24. Political Quiz
Where do you stand?