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Political Parties
What is a political party?Why the donkey and elephant?
Warm up
The donkey- Andrew Jackson embraced being called a jackass by his enemies.
The elephant- Nast’s cartoon of a donkey disguised as a lion scaring off an elephant
Thomas Nast
Today I will analyze the development and purpose of political parties in the American political process.
Content Objective
CommunismTheocracy
One-party System
France- 5 partiesItaly- 10 partiesCoalition government
Can be unstable
Multi-party System
US- Republicans and Democrats
Two-party System
party division
Federalists vs. Anti-federalistsDemocratic-Republicans split by
slaveryWhigs became RepublicansDemocrats
History of parties in US
political parties
The answer to the status quoSingle-issueIdeologicalSplinter
Financing
How can third parties give a victory to the opposition ?
Third Parties
Ross Perot
Recruiting candidatesEducating the public
WebsitesPersonal attacksForcing issuesBlind faith
Party Functions
political parties
Link between Congress and presidentSplit control of Congress
Criticize the oppositionReward loyal party members
Parties in Government
Parties in Congress
Democratic PartyGovernment regulations of the
economy Taxes to pay for programs and servicesSocial services for poor and
disadvantagedOrganized laborRedistribution of wealth from rich to
poorCompetitive public schools
Republican Party Less government involvement in
economyLower taxes
Cutting social services to save moneyRestrict organized laborTax breaks for wealthy and
corporationsSchool choice
Complete Study Guide Packet
Assignment pgs. 452-471
