1. Chapter 17 : Lesson 1 Development of Political Parties

2. Essential Question
What functions do political parties serve in government?

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5. What is a Political Party?
An organization of people
Share the same ideas of government
Members committed to party goals
Get candidates elected to office
Get laws passed to aid party goals

6. Functions of Political Parties
Party Functions:
Electing Candidates
Educating the Public
Involving People in the Political Process
Operating Government
Dispensing Patronage
Developing and Implementing Policy
Government Watchdog
Providing Stability

7. Party Systems Most countries have political parties Party systems:
One party
Two party
Multi-party

8. One Party System a system in which only one political party exists, often because the government doesn’t tolerate opposition.

9. One Party System Party and government are almost the same- China
One party’s members run for office
Head of government usually head of party
Party members recruit new party members
Party members given top government jobs

10. Major Parties Two party system Other minor parties exist Major parties
Democratic party
Republican Party

11. Similarities of Major Parties in U.S.
All value personal rights, freedoms
Educational opportunities for all
Economic opportunities for all
Government duty- to protect nation
Preserve environment
Help citizens

12. The Two-Party System A. Republicans
1. tend to favor lower taxes, a strong military, and big businesses
2. believe State and local governments should take a primary role in administering social programs
B. Democrats
1. tend to favor higher taxes, especially for the wealthy, and a smaller military
2. believe the Federal Govt. should take a primary role in administering social programs

13. U.S. Political Parties: Characteristics
Democratic Party
Tends to Attract
Working people (blue collar)
Liberals
Catholics
Minorities
Union Members
People in favor of govt. involvement in social policies

14. U.S. Political Parties: Characteristics
Republican Party
Tends to attract
Businesspeople (white collar)
Protestants
Conservatives
Non-minorities
Non-union supporters
People against govt.involvement in social policies

15. American Politics Today
Democrats usually feel that the federal government has a responsibility to help the poor through government intervention.
Democrats are generally seen as liberal.
Republicans hold the view that leaving the economy alone will allow for growth, giving people greater ability to help themselves. They believe in less regulation.
Republicans are viewed as being conservative.

16. Benefits of Two Party System
Stabilizing
Keeps people near the center
Extreme ideas not supported by populace
Continuity
Government changes parties often
Transition is usually smooth

17. Criticisms of the Two-Party System
A. Undemocratic: The American voters only have two choices, year after year
B. Power switches back and forth with few major changes in the social system

18. Disadvantages Minority groups left out Ex. Civil rights
Women's movement
Needed major party support

19. Multi-Party System Three or more parties- Japan, Israel
Advantage- More voter choice
Disadvantage- Voters divided
No party gets majority votes
Must form coalition government
Coalition may not work-
50 governments in Italy since W.W.II

20. Third Parties What are Third Parties?
Parties representing minority opinions that challenge the Democrats and Republicans
Some successful Third Parties:
Populist Party – 1890’s
Progressive Party – split off from Rep. Part in 1912
Libertarian Party – third most popular party in U.S. today

21. Splinter Party: a political party that splits away from a major party because of some disagreement

22. Review Question:
Chapter 17 : Lesson 1
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