Political Party- An association of voters with common interests 2 Party System- A political system where 2 major political parties win almost all elections Independents- People who do not belong to a political party Moderates- People whose beliefs fall in the middle, between republicans and democrats Platform- Expresses a party’s beliefs and position on issues Grassroots- The local level of a political party Vocabulary
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Political Party- An association of voters with common interests 2 Party System- A political system where 2 major political parties win almost all elections.
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Political Party- An association of voters with common interests
2 Party System- A political system where 2 major political parties win almost all elections
Independents- People who do not belong to a political party
Moderates- People whose beliefs fall in the middle, between republicans and democrats
Platform- Expresses a party’s beliefs and position on issues
Grassroots- The local level of a political party
Vocabulary
What is a political party?
Warm up
EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS, ROLES AND GOALS THAT POLITICAL PARTIES PLAY IN OUR SOCIETY.
A Political Party is an association of voters that promote political beliefs and nominate candidates.
Their goal is to help the party gain as many offices as possible.
What is a Political Party?
The United States is said to have to 2 Party system because the 2 major political parties dominate.◦ Candidate’s typically need
a majority vote to win an election
Some countries, like China, are ruled by a 1 Party system. By law, the only political party allowed to exist is the party in power.
Types of Political Parties
A Multi-Party system is when 3 or more parties compete for control of the government.◦ Parties only need a plurality vote to remain in power.
Independents are voters that are not affiliated with any party.
Third Parties believe that neither of the two major parties are meeting the needs of the people.
Third Parties are created to challenge the Republicans and Democrats. They have never won a presidential election but can affect the outcome of elections.
Because 3rd parties rarely win elections many groups form coalitions.◦ Banding together of different