1. United States Party Organization

2. How does a Family Function?

3. Decentralized Nature of Parties How does the national party interact with the state and local levels? A. Role of the Presidency B. Role of the Nominating Process Republican List 2016 Democratic List 2016

4. National Party Machinery A. National Convention B. National Committee C. National Chairperson D. Congressional Campaign Committees

5. Three Components of the Party A. Party Organization B. Party in the Electorate C. Party in the Government

6. Future of the Major Parties A. Weakened State of the Parties 1. Sharp drop in voters 2. Split-ticket voting 3. Open parties 4. Technology Changes 5. Growth of single-issue organizations