1. IV. Political Parties

2. Famous Campaign Slogans “Keep cool with Coolidge” “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage” “It’s the Economy, stupid”

3. Development of Political Parties

4. Who Said It? “Winning isn’t everything it’s the only thing” Vince Lombardi

5. I. Party System Political Party – Group with common interest who organize to win elections and control government Help people define political beliefs

7. A. One-Party System Only one candidate is on a ballot Communist countries always have this type of government Iran – Religious leaders dominate government Theocracy – Government controlled by religious leaders

8. Iran’s Current President

9. B. Multiparty System Many candidates appear on the ballot France – 5 major parties Italy – 10 major parties

10. C. Two-Party System Republican and Democratic parties are the main parties in U.S. System dates back to the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Accept two parties because its always been that way

11. Which Party is Represented by the Elephant?

12. Which Animal Represents the Democratic Party?

13. D. Role of Minor Parties Third Party – Any parties besides the main two Also called minor parties

15. E. Types of Third Parties 1) Single-Issue – Focuses on one major social, economic, or moral issue Usually short lived Fade away after major party adopts their beliefs 2) Ideological Party – Focuses on overall change in society Socialist and communist parties

16. 3) Splinter Party – Splits away from one of the major parties Usually led by popular figures Bull Moose Party – Theodore Roosevelt splits away from Republican Party Results in an easy win for Woodrow Wilson the Democrat’s candidate

17. Teddy Bear

18. F. Importance of 3 rd Parties Have effected the results of elections 2000 – Ralph Nader took many votes away from Al Gore Promote many ideas later adopted by major parties Minimum wage, five-day work week, unemployment insurance, health insurance

19. G. Political Party Functions George Washington warned against the “[harmful] effects of the spirit of party” Feared that parties would hinder a democracy

22. Party Functions 1) Recruiting Candidates Seek candidates who can win Parties inform the public about a candidate’s beliefs

23. 2) Educate the Public Bring important issues to the attention of the public Platform – Writing of the parties beliefs and positions on issues Allows uninformed voters to know how the candidates stand on key issues

24. 3) Operating Government Play major role in staffing government Patronage – Favors given to reward party loyalty

26. 4) Acting as Watchdog Party out of power in the executive branch acts as watchdog Observe party in power, criticize it, and offer solution Criticize to better their position in the next election