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Theme: political parties
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Purpose and functions of political parties in the U.S.
Objective 6.5 Purpose and functions of political parties in the U.S.
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recruit and nominate candidates
Political parties… recruit and nominate candidates
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educate the electorate about campaign issues
Political parties… educate the electorate about campaign issues
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help candidates win elections
Political parties… help candidates win elections
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monitor actions of office holders
Political parties… monitor actions of office holders
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raise money for campaigns
political parties…. raise money for campaigns
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Similarities and differences of political parties
Objective 6.6 Similarities and differences of political parties
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both organize to win elections
similarities both organize to win elections
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both try to influence public opinion
similarities both try to influence public opinion
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both parties define themselves in a way that wins majority support by…
similarities both parties define themselves in a way that wins majority support by…
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…appealing to the political center (moderate)
similarities …appealing to the political center (moderate)
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both reflect certain (ideologies) views: liberal and conservative
similarities both reflect certain (ideologies) views: liberal and conservative
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liberal moderate conservative
__________________________________________ Democrat L M Republican M C What are most Americans?
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differences the voter must read the platform to find out how the party views the role of government
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Differences DEMOCRATS
left Differences DEMOCRATS think that the federal gov’t should create and fund programs to solve problems
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Differences DEMOCRATS
increase taxes (maybe) to pay for the programs
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Differences DEMOCRATS
domestic programs are more important than giving foreign aid
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Differences DEMOCRATS
often get support from workers, unions, liberals, average income people
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Differences REPUBLICANS
right Differences REPUBLICANS think that states should create and fund programs to solve problems
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Differences REPUBLICANS
foreign policy is more important than some domestic policies
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Differences REPUBLICANS
often get support from businesses, conservatives, wealthy
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Advantages and disadvantages of the two-party system
Objective 6.7 Advantages and disadvantages of the two-party system
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liberal moderate conservative
__________________________________________ Democrat L M Republican M C What are most Americans?
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Advantage: political stability
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continuity in government
Advantage: continuity in government
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less opportunity to represent minority opinions
disadvantage: less opportunity to represent minority opinions
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Reasons for the formation of third parties
Objective 6.7 Reasons for the formation of third parties
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liberal moderate conservative
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failure of major parties to address popular causes and issues
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introduce new ideas or push for a particular issue
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revolve around a political personality (Teddy Roosevelt)
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