1. Linkage Institutions Unit 3, Video 1 Political Parties

2. Linkage Institutions Connect people to the government Political parties Elections Interest groups Media

3. Political party Organization that seeks political power by electing members to office – Purpose: Gain power; influence public policy

4. Political Parties America vs. Europe Decentralized—State and local Primaries—Choose candidates, not party leaders Weaker—Less voters identify with a party

5. Political Machines Recruit voters by offering tangible benefits Operate at state and local levels

6. Political Machines Patronage—Give government jobs, $, and political favors to party members Strong leadership over members Values winning above all else

7. Candidate-centered politics Focus on candidates as individuals, rather than party identification