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Political Parties
•share beliefs about politics & the proper role of government
Anyone can join,as long as you declare
yourself when you register
Major function To get the candidates elected
Election Terms: Pick Candidates Nominate party leaders &
candidates Run Campaign
Act as watchdogs to hold politicians and the other party liable for actions.
Other Job Responsibilities: Raise funds, poll voters, arrange rallies, promote loyalty, introduce platforms/planks of candidates and register voters.
Tax Incentives Anti-abortion (Pro-Life) Capital Punishment (Death
Penalty) Voucher Education Consumer choice healthcare
& portable health insurance Flexible Budget Right to bear arms with
limited restrictions & checks Strong national defense
budget Limited/ time limited welfare Against same sex marriage Nuclear Power
Higher taxes, for people who make more
Pro-Abortion (Pro-Choice) Against death penalty Universal Healthcare Balance budget Decrease budget for national
defense More restrictions & checks on
weapons For Isolationism Strong welfare Free Education Environmental reform
What is the primary way volunteers contribute to the success of political campaigns?a.They help to choose electors from each state.b.They count the votes after the polls close.c.They convey the election platforms to the public.d.They write speeches for the candidates.
*Affect outcome of elections
* influence government & social policy
*Believe neither major party is meeting certain needs.
* Do not support extreme views of the 2 major parties
Independent Party/ Reform Party Between democrat &
republican Populist Party
Protect rights & institutions of industries
8 hr. work day & 17th Amendment
Progressive Party Labor unions & industrial
reform Moral reform Conservative reform
Socialist Party Worker/consumer control
over production Full employment &
environment Prohibition Party
18th Amendment
Green Party Environment &
Conservation Greenback Party
Currency expansion 16th & 19th Amendment Trade regulations
American Independent Party & Dixiecrat Party segregation
Libertarian Party Workers rights Less influence of
government American Socialist &
Communist Party Distribution of wealth government control of
industry & private property
Gary Johnson
Libertarian
Jill SteinGreen
Virgil Goode
Constitution
Description: assess effects of third parties
How do third parties, such as the Green Party and the Reform Party, typically affect the U.S. election process?a.They often gain enough votes to defeat mainstream party candidates.b.They only discourage voter turnout by confusing the public over minor issues.c.They draw votes away from the Republican Party only.d.They win protest votes from citizens dissatisfied with the two major political parties.