1. Define in your own words the term “political parties.” List the two major parties and name their parties national symbol. List at least two third parties. Pump Primer CHAPTER 16

2. CHAPTER 16: THE PARTY SYSTEM

3. Being informed in political process is apart of being a good steward. It also enables a Christian to protect the civil liberties God has granted Americans. Christians should never allow their party loyalty to over- shadow their loyalty to Christ and His Great Commission. (Matt. 18: 19-20; I Peter 2:13-17, Rom. 13:1) Biblical Integration CHAPTER 16

4. LO 16.1 Define political party. State the four political party functions. LO 16.2 Explain why a two-party system developed in America State the characteristics of a two-party system. Identify the three major eras of political party competition. Explain the factors that increased participation in political parties LO 16.3 List the types of third parties. Explain the importance of third parties. Objectives CHAPTER 16

5. LO 16.4 List the four components of a major party at the national level. Describe the characteristics of a political party at the state and local levels. LO 16.5 Discuss the factors that have weakened the traditional party organization. Objectives CHAPTER 16

6. PARTIES AND THEIR FUNCTION

7. Politics describes the exercise of public power, the art and energy of governance. pp. 325-327CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

8. Party defined Political parties are organized to gain power by winning elections Two major parties Republicans Democrats Third parties pp. 325-327CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

9. Republican Party (GOP) - Elephants 1874 – newspaper expressing alarm over the belief that Grant would seek a third office MAJOR PARTIES = DOMINANT POLITICAL COMPETITORS Democratic Party - Donkeys When Andrew Jackson ran for president in 1828, his opponents tried to label him a "jack…" for his populist views and his slogan, "Let the people rule." First time used to represent the Democratic party.

10. Political parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. pp. 325-327CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

11. Party Functions Nominating candidates Governing Partisanship Watchdogs Moderating influence Benefits and dangers pp. 325-327CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

12. THE TWO-PARTY SYSTEM

13. Reasons for Formation Tradition Dating back to the Federalist & Anti-Federalist Competition Not always equal Varies in different areas of the country Many presidential elections have been very close pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

14. Reasons for Formation Electoral System Single-member districts (one representative is chosen) Winner-take-all pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

15. Characteristics Diverse Support Broad Appeal Similar but Not the Same Party platforms Different Ideologies pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

16. one whose political view seeks to change the political, economic, and social status quo Liberal p. 331CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

17. one whose political view defends against major changes in the political, economic, and social institutions of society while seeking to improve conditions with reform as needed Conservative p. 331CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

18. Characteristics Party Membership Stability More stable than a multiparty system Coalitions Flexibility pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

19. Development and Direction Dominance in the White House Control of the House and Senate pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

20. Jefferson and Jackson Era Conventions Delegates Previously, a caucus was used Patronage Spoils system pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

21. The Powerful Few Conventions were still dominated by a small number of power brokers Primaries Weakened political parties pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

22. Other Party Systems Multiparty System Requires a coalition to govern One-Party System Control by an elite few pp. 327-336CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

23. THIRD PARTIES

25. Types of Third Parties Issue Parties Usually one single burning issue Ideological Parties Usually outside the mainstream pp. 336-339CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

26. Types of Third Parties Depression Parties Usually lose strength as economy improves Splinter Parties Split from, and take votes from, the parent party pp. 336-339CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

27. Importance Popularization of ideas Political party convention Take votes from another candidate Draw attention to specific issues pp. 336-339CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

28. PARTY ORGANIZATION

29. There are widely differing amounts of organizational, financial, and political strength among a party’s many components. pp. 339-343CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

30. Membership Strength Importance of individual initiative Precinct meetings County and state conventions Federalism Many different levels of government pp. 339-343CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

31. Nominating Process Potential for infighting Competition and bitter rivalry Need to unify before Election Day pp. 339-343CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

32. National Organization National Convention Summer of presidential election years pp. 339-343CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

34. National Organization National Committee and National Chairman Administration Fundraising Republican National Committee (RNC) Democratic National Committee (DNC) pp. 339-343CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

35. State and Local Levels State party organization Local party divisions Wards Precincts pp. 339-343CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

36. PARTY DECLINE

37. Changes Primary Laws Social Upheaval 1968 Democratic National Convention Primary and Delegate Increase Involvement by interest groups pp. 343-346CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

39. Changes Campaign Expense Party Democratization pp. 343-346CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

40. Independent Voters Yellow-Dog Demise Independent: no party affiliation Party Switching Ticket splitting pp. 343-346CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

41. Media Impact Television What will be addressed during public broadcasts Marketing of the candidate The Internet and Social Media pp. 343-346CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

42. Despite the forces that have weakened the current party system, political parties show no signs of becoming extinct. pp. 343-346CHAPTER 16AMERICAN GOVERNMENT