1. Today’s Presentations  GROUP 5.4 & 5.5 GET READY!

2. Political Parties USG-3.5 -Summarize features of the election process in the United States, including the roles of the political parties, the nomination process, the Electoral College, and the campaigns; the issues of campaign funding; and trends in voter turnout and citizen participation

3. 5.1 What Do They Do?  What are they? –A group of persons who seek control of Gov through winning elections & holding public office. –They are essential to the democratic process –Democrats & Republicans Basis of common principlesBasis of common principles  What do they do? –Nominate Candidates –Inform & inspire people, interest, participation in gov.\ –“Bonding Agent”- candidates & office holders are well qualified and perform well.

4.  Governing –Those who hold office are chosen based on party. –Congress is divided on party lines.\ –Partisanship- Supporting one’s party and policies.  Watch Dog –Minority party criticizes the polices of the majority –The minority party tries to convince the people they should have power. –SOUND FAMILIAR??

5. Activity  What is an important issue facing YOU?  In Groups: –Create a slogan, bumper sticker, pamphlet, etc about your side of your issue. –Present to class!

6. 5.2 THE 2 PARTY SYSTEM  Democrats & Republicans have a higher chance of winning over minor parties.  Why are there 2 parties? –Birth of Constitution = formation of parties. What were they?What were they? –Self-reinforcing= they have always been there. –Single Member Districts- only 1 to a office on ballot. – Plurality- Winner takes all. Voters vote based on partyVoters vote based on party –Bipartisan- D’s & R’s tend to work together for common ground. EX> Bailout Plan!EX> Bailout Plan!

7.  Americans are homogenous= share same ideals.  HOWEVER, –We are not alike- PLURALISTIC SOCIETY= different cultures, religions, ethnicity, etc. –THOUGH, we reach a consensus on fundamental matters.

8. OTHER SYSTEMS:  Multiparty Systems: –Many parties compete for office. Parties are based on interests> Econ Class, religion, political beliefs.Parties are based on interests> Econ Class, religion, political beliefs. EX> European Countries.EX> European Countries. Coalition- power shared by many parties!Coalition- power shared by many parties!  One –Party System: –“NO party” System –Dictatorships EX> CommunistsEX> Communists

9. Party Membership  You CHOOSE to belong to a party!  Each party is a cross section of the country. –Contain: Minorities, young, old, different religions, etc  We align ourselves based on family.  Historically: –Whites, males, protestants, wealthy, business owners back GOP –Catholics, African Americans, Jews, union members, low income back DEMO

10. 5.3 The 2-Party System The past is a prologue”- Shakespeare  “The past is a prologue”- Shakespeare  Our 1 st parties –Federalists (Pro-Con) A. HamiltonA. Hamilton “Party of rich & well born”“Party of rich & well born” Strong Gov, correct Econ, liberal interpretation of Con.Strong Gov, correct Econ, liberal interpretation of Con. –Anti-Federalists T. JeffersonT. Jefferson “more sympathetic to the common man“more sympathetic to the common man Limited GovLimited Gov Became Republican-Democratic PartyBecame Republican-Democratic Party 1828- Democratic Party1828- Democratic Party

11. 4 Major Eras  1) Democrats (1800-1860) –T. Jefferson (1800) – Civil War (1860) –Federalists gone by 1816 –Whig Party forms to oppose Jackson & D’s –Gave all white males the right to vote & increased # of elected offices.  2) Republicans 1860-1932 –A. Lincoln & CW brought 75 years of domination. –Supported by farmers, laborers, African Americans –Expanded the electorate- those who vote.

12. Democrats 1932-1968  3) Democrats 1932-1968 –The Great Depression –FDR- restore economy –Social Welfare of New Deal  4) New Era (SPLIT) –Nixon & Vietnam War –Ford after Watergate –Reagan & Iranian Hostage Crisis –George HW Bush –Bill Clinton –George W. Bush –Barack Obama –Congress power has changed over the decades

14. 5.4 Minor Parties  Ideological Parties –Based on particular set of beliefs. –Most based on Marxism –Socialist, Communism, Libertarian  Single Issue Parties –Only 1 issue concern –EX> Free Soil Party, “Know Nothings”

15.  Economic Protest Parties –Upset over economic issues, sick of major parties. –EX> Greenbacks & Populist Parties  Splinter Parties –Split from major parties. –Republicans T Roosevelt’s Bull Moose PartyT Roosevelt’s Bull Moose Party Progressive PartyProgressive Party –Democrats Progressive Party, Dixiecrat, Independent PartyProgressive Party, Dixiecrat, Independent Party

16. Present Day Minor Parties  Green Party –Ralph Nader (2000) –Universal Health Care, Gay Rights, Enviro Protection, Free Trade  Reform Party –Ross Perot (1992 & 1996)  Independent Party –Jesse Ventura

17. 5.5 PaRtY Organization  The 2 parties are DECENTRALIZED –Local, state, national organizations –Federalism @ work!  Role of Pres. –Pres is the leader of his party. –The minor party has no leadership  Nominating Process –Nominations made within party –Nominees battle others in their party –Then there is one for each side….

18. 2008 Pres. Nominees

19. THE MACHINE..  4 Elements of the Parties –1) Nat’l Convention- nominate the P & VP –2) Nat’l Committee- RNC & DNC –3) Nat’l Chairperson- leader of committee –4) Congressional Campaign- keep seats in congress.  State Organizer –1) State Chairpersons –2) Local Party Orangeburg has 27 precinctsOrangeburg has 27 precincts Bowman has 2 wardsBowman has 2 wards http://www.orangeburgcounty.org/downloads/voter/Precin ctsPollingLocations.pdfhttp://www.orangeburgcounty.org/downloads/voter/Precin ctsPollingLocations.pdfhttp://www.orangeburgcounty.org/downloads/voter/Precin ctsPollingLocations.pdfhttp://www.orangeburgcounty.org/downloads/voter/Precin ctsPollingLocations.pdf

20. PaRtY Components  1) Organization  2) Party Voters (Electorate)  3) Party in Gov.  The future?  Split Ticket Voting- Voting for candidates of different parties in the same election.