1. Come on Barbie Let’s go Party! The Two-Party System in American History

2. What role do political parties play in the democratic process? Students will be able to define political party and explain their role in United States government. Students will be able to identify the two major political parties and explain their history. Students will be able to explain the significance of the two-party system in American politics. - Political Cartoon Analysis -

3. What is a political party? - Visual Dictionary-Visual Dictionary- A political party is a group of people who try to control the government by getting their candidates elected.

4. What is the function of a political party? Nominate (select) candidates for office. Creates a party platform - a statement of the promises and policies that the candidate will do if elected. Educate the public, act as a bonding agent (rally the party faithful), and act as a watchdog over the party in power. Political parties often have the same goals – but different ways of reaching them.

5. What can you learn about the two-party system from the political cartoon?

6. P is for Political Party Democrats – Considered liberal –More government action to solve problems in society Republicans -Considered conservative -Less government control and more individual responsibility

7. Early Parties Battle for Ratification Federalist v. Anti-Federalist 1800 - 1860 Era of Democrats – Andrew Jackson (1827) Republican Party – opposed slavery (Lincoln – 1860) 1860 - 1932Era of Republicans 1932- 1968Era of Democrats 1968 - PresentEra of Divided Government Title: ________________________________________________

8. The Two-Party System The Two- Party System in American Government Rooted in American history and tradition Promoted by the Electoral System Encouraged by similar Ideas as Americans Characterized by eras of One-party control

9. Where do you stand?

10. Vocabulary WordMeaning What it means to you?What does it look like?