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POLITICAL PARTIES
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How do U.S. political parties differ from European parties? European voters are more loyal Federal system decentralizes power Parties regulated by state & federal laws Candidates are not chosen by party leaders Also –Unimportant in life – Americans do not join or pay dues
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The first political parties Founders disliked parties ( factions) Democratic- Republicans & Federalists –Begin with differing views of the constitution and political notables
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Figure 7.3: Cleavages and Continuity in the Two-Party System (cont’d)
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3. Discuss the reason for party decline Party loyalty has declined Split-ticket voting* Increase in Independents No longer sources of political information
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Figure 7.1: Decline in Party Identification, 1952-2000: Source: National Election Studies, The NES Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior, 1952-2000, table 20.1.
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Roles of Minor Parties Critics“Spoilers” Ideas are often borrowed by major parties
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Types of Minor Parties 1. Ideological parties – comprehensive view of social, economic, and political matters. Ex. – Libertarian & Socialist party 2. Single-issue party – concentrate on one public-policy issue. Ex. – Right to Life Party
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3. Economic protest – Economic discontent Ex. – Populist 4. Splinter parties – a party that has split away from one of the major parties. Ex. – “Bull Moose” and American Independent
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Fundamental Goal To win elections Why? To control government
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DO THE PARTIES DIFFER? Democrats & Republicans Democrats – Women, Union workers, teachers, urban, African-American & other minorities, Catholic & Jews Issues – Pro-choice, gov’t regulations on businesses and support social welfare programs
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Republicans- white males, business community, rural, Protestants Issues – pro-life, lower taxes, and favor private market forces in the economy
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What factors tend to influence ones choice in political parties?
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Family Major events Economic status Other
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Table 7.2: The Rise of Republican Politics in the South, 1956-2002
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Table 7.3: Party Voting in Presidential Elections
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Critical Elections Sharp and lasting shift in coalitions Major defeat of a party, and a new one taking its place New issue
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TWO-PARTY SYSTEM RARE IN THE WORLD U.S. SYSTEM - WHY? Historical The force of Tradition Basic consensus on fundamental matters Electoral system –Winner-take-all
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Map 7.1: The Election of 1828
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Map 7.2: The Election of 1860
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Map 7.3: The Election of 1896
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Map 7.4: The Election of 1932
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Table 7.4: The Public Rates the Two Parties
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Table 7.5: How Party Delegates and Party Voters Differ in Liberal Ideology
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Table 7.6: Political Opinions of Delegates and Voters
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Journal Does a difference exist between the Democratic and Republican parties? Consider how the voters and candidates differ on the issues.
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Two-Party System in American History Three Eras of single-party domination
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Era of Democrats 1800-1860 Era of Republicans 1860-1932 Era of Democrats 1932-1968 Era of Divided Gov’t
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