Bell ringer How does each of these connect to a political
machine? Tammany Hall Spoils system Patronage Civil Service
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Lesson 2 Political Parties
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Objectives Agenda Political Parties Explore the history of the
2-party system. Describe a political machine. Recognize the
contributions of and obstacles to minor parties Introduce Interest
Groups. Political Parties & Interest Groups notes & videos
Start HW: Ch. 9 RQs
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German Elections Campaign Ads: Each party produces ONE 90
second ad for the whole election season. Campaign Ads: Each party
is allotted a certain amount of airtime on the two public TV
networks, ZDF and ARD, based on their vote share in the last
election and the number of members in their party. For the major
parties, the CDU and the SPD, thats eight times on each channel
over the entire course of the campaign. Ads for the smaller parties
the Greens, the Free Democratic Party and the Left Party will run
four times each on ARD and ZDF CDU- Christian Democratic Union
(Angel Merkel) (Angel Merkel) SPD- Social Democratic Party, Attack
ad? SPDAttack ad?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7tWHJfhiyo
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4. The Rise & Decline of the Political Party 1. The
Jeffersonian Republicans (The Founding) First organized political
party (1790s) First Party System Prevent Parties; Prevent Dissent
What did the founders believe about parties? Why did they call
themselves republicans? 2. The Jacksonians Emerged around 1824
Ushered in increasing political participation 1st truly national
system due to there being an additional party, establishes the
modern democratic party Started from the top, now were here How is
the party convention replacing the caucus representative of this
era?
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Andrew Jackson When Andrew Jackson ran for president in 1828,
over a million votes were cast for the first time in American
history. This poster, from 1832 election, was part of the emergence
of truly mass political participation. Jackson easily beat his
opponent, John Q. Adams.
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3. Civil War & Sectionalism (1860 to 1930s) Parties begin
to establish geographic strengths Let progress take you forward
Describe the two factions that developed within the Republican
party as states became one-party states. 4. The Era of Reform (New
Deal- Present) Return of Democrats: Stricter voter-registration
requirements More primary elections Initiatives & Referendums
The New Deal and the party power steal What were the effects of the
following progressive initiatives on party structure: primary
elections, stricter voter-registration, civil service reform,
adopting the initiative. Referendum 5. Divided Government
1968-Present
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7. Political Party Machine Party organization that recruits its
members by the use of tangible incentives and is characterized by a
high degree of leadership control over member activity. Federal
patronage jobs (i.e. Post office) Kickbacks on contracts Funds
raised from businessmen Reform: Stricter voter registration laws,
civil service reforms, competitive bidding laws, government welfare
1939 Hatch Act: federal civil servants may not participate in most
political activities
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Check for understanding Make a mnemonic (e.g., PEMDAS) to help
you remember the 5 eras of political parties.
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The Two Party System Why has the two-party system persisted in
the US?
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The Two Party System Why has the two-party system persisted in
the US? Plurality System Winner take all Voter opinion At the end
of the day, most voters still vote for one or the other. State Laws
Its taken the courts to allow more third-party candidates on the
ballot
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9. Minor Political Parties Ideological: the Big Idea Set of
beliefs, often unwilling to compromise- radical. Intense internal
conflict over issues and leaders have little room for maneuvering
and bargaining. Socialist, Communist, Libertarian, Green One-Issue:
based on a single issue Free-Soil, Know Nothing, Prohibition,
Womans party Economic-Protest party: arises in times of economic
hardship. Greenback, Populist Factional Party: has split away from
a major party Usually dont last long Bull Moose progressive La
Follette Progressives - realigned the northern and southern
Democratic parties States rights
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Minor Parties Why not successful? Political Socialization
Winner-Take-All System, SMD Exclusion from debates Campaign
Financing: Federal Funding Ballot Access Virginia President 10,000/
400 in 11 10,000 Contributions Influence policy positions of two
major parties. Safety valve for discontent Voice for fringe
Enhanced participation Forces parties to become broad-based
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What party has split off from both Democrats and
Republicans?
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Describe the point of view expressed about minor parties in the
cartoon. How does the winner- take-all rule of the United States
electoral system act as an obstacle to minor- party candidates
winning elections? How do minor parties still contribute? Check for
Understanding
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CLOSURE In Europe, almost the only way a person can become a
candidate is by A. Winning in the primary election. B. Winning a
constituency referendum C. Firing his or her own campaign
organization D. Being nominated by party leaders Which of the
following statements best describes the organization of the two
major political parties in the United States? (A) Parties have no
organization except at the national level (B) Parties are centrally
organized to provide a smooth transition from one national campaign
to the next. (C) Parties are organized much like a large
corporation, in that decisions flow from national to state and
local levels. (D) Local and state parties have virtually no power
in the party system. (E) Separate and largely independent party
organizations exist at national, state, and local levels.
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Introduction Interest Groups
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Private organization whose members work to shape public policy.
Ways to achieve their political agendas include expert testimony,
background data, literature for constituents, direct mail, paid
advertisements, sending lobbyists to counsel members of Congress.
Interest Groups must report their expenses at the end of the year.
Top Interest Groups Giving to Members of Congress, 2014 Cycle |
OpenSecrets Top Interest Groups Giving to Members of Congress, 2014
Cycle | OpenSecrets
