1. Political Eras: in American history 1796-1824 1. 1796-1824: Federalists 2. 1828-1856 : 2. 1828-1856 : Jacksonian Democrats 3. 1932-1964: Democratics-FDR/New Deal Coalition – –Groups – –Paternalism – –Strong Central

2. ***** Era of Divided Government:1968-present: (Realignment) 1. Split ticket voting. 2. President + Congress 3. Party dealignment 4. Reagan-”silent majority” WASP, big business 5. Clinton: gender gap

3. December 10, 2014 Objective: To better understand the basic foundations of the 2 main political parties in the American political system AND the role 3 rd parties play in the American Political system

4. Rise of Political Parties Identify 2 trends in the graph below

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EocFj waJNw0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EocFj waJNw0 Minor Parties/Third Parities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EocFj waJNw0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EocFj waJNw0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcsNbQ RU5TI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcsNbQ RU5TI

6. Third Parties: types 1. Ideological: 2. Issue-oriented 3. Personality 4. Splinter Reasons for 3 rd Parties Why even exist 1. Discontent 2. 2 Party Check 3. “Duopoly” (SURPRISE)

7. Effects on politics of third parties Obstacles for 3 rd parties 1. Two-party tradition 2. S.M.C. Districts 3. Electoral College 4. Ballot (Decentralized) 5. Money 6. Media coverage 7. Exclusion  t.v. debates

8. Evaluating Traditional Political Parties “Party System is Weak & Dying” Examples: Examples: 1.Dealignment “Party System is Thriving” Examples: Examples: 1.Congressional Agenda