Warm-upPick-up the “Voting Warm-up” and glue

it in your notebook.

I recommend attaching it sideways not up and down because there will be a homework to add at the bottom.

Complete the Warm-up Activity.

Roles of Political

Parties in the U.S.

Daily Objectives1. Name the 4 roles political parties

play in the political process.

2. Identify the similarities and differences between the 2 parties.

3. What are third parties?

How do political parties play a key role in government?

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provides opportunities for citizens to participate

What are the 4 functions of political parties?

1. Recruit and nominate candidates

• Select the best person to run for office

http://videos.oneindia.in/watch/75881/obama-accepts-democratic-presidential-nomination.html

2. Educate the electorate about campaign issues

• Advertise using media sources

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2012/sep/02/obama-romney-continue-campaigning-conventions-video

3. Monitor the actions of office- holders

• Acts as a “watchdog

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video?id=4756048

4. Help candidates win elections

• fundraising

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Michelle-Obama-in-Seattle-for-fundraising-diner-172378181.html?tab=video&c=y

What are the 4 functions of political parties?

• Acts as a “watchdog”

• fundraising

• Advertise using media sources

• Select the best person to run for office

Recruit and nominate

candidates

Educate the

electorate about

campaign issues

Monitor the actions of

office- holders

Help candidates

win elections

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Educate voters about campaign issues

What role of political parties does this picture represent?

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Recruit and nominate candidates

What role of political parties does this picture represent?

What role of political parties does this picture represent?

• Help candidates win elections

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Monitor the actions of officeholders

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What is a Watchdog ?

The party that lost

the election watches the party in power for any

mistakes or misuse of power

I’ll be watching you!

America has what type of political system?

A two-party system led by the Democrats and the Republicans.

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Similarities and Differences of

Political Parties

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Similarities Between Parties

They try to reach as many people as possible, so they appeal to the “middle of the road” group.

How do they do this?

1. Reflect both liberal and conservative views

• Try to appeal to every voter

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2. Try to win the majority support by appealing to the political

center

• Try to reach the undecided voter

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• After watching this short video, explain how the candidate has :

• 1. appealed to both conservative and liberal views

• 2. appealed to the political center or moderates

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YOh-rpvjYg&feature=related

3. organize to win elections

• Use the same campaign techniques

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4. Try to influence public policy

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• Change government to their way

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Differences Between Parties

• You will need to make corrections on your notes outline

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1. These are stated in the party’s platform

Platform

2. Reflected in the way they campaign

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All political parties want to strengthen the country, but they

often disagree over how to achieve their goals.

Youarewrong!

NO…Youarewrong!

What happens if you do not believe in what one of the two majors parties stand for?

You can join a third party!!

Third Parties

(Write this in your question box)

• How do 3rd parties then differ from the 2 major parties?

• called minor parties

• rarely win elections

• play an important role in politics

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1. introduce new ideas

As the 3rd Party

candidate I promise

to…

Examples of 3rd parties

Strom Thurmond and the Dixiecrat Party

ran on a segregationist platform in 1948

Theodore

Roosevelt and the

Progressive Bull

Moose Party in

1912

Prohibition Party in 1892

James Weaver the Populist Party

George Wallace in 1968 (American Independent Party)

Socialist, Communist, and Libertarian Parties

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2. Work for only one particular cause or issue

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3. Revolve around a political personality

Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party

No minor third party as ever come close to winning the presidency

Only eight third party candidates have won any electoral votes

Only five, including Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 and Ross Perot in 1992 have won more than 10% of the popular vote

What do shooting stars and third parties have in common?

Once the major parties incorporate their ideas, third parties burn out

How can students under 18 participate in the political process?

1. Participate in campaigns

2. Participate in classroom and on-line simulations

Conclusion1. Name the 4 roles political parties

play in the political process.

2. Identify the similarities and differences between the 2 parties.

3. What are third parties?

Warm-upComplete the

assignment that was handed out as homework on the half sheet of paper on the roles of political parties.

Did you complete the conclusion at the end of the notes from last class and get it stamped? If not, do it now.

Homework CheckA. Recruit and nominate candidatesB. Educate the electorate about campaign issuesC. Help candidates win electionsD. Monitor the actions of officeholders

 

_____ 1. The Democratic Party holds its convention in Dallas, Texas.

_____ 2. At a news conference, the Democrats in the Senate say that the tax program proposed by the Republicans will hurt

the poor.

_____ 3. The Democratic candidate of governor meets with people throughout the state to discuss plans for reducing

pollution.

_____ 4. On Election Day, Maria and Jan call people and remind them to vote for the Republican candidate.

_____ 5. Members of Congress send newsletters explaining the important events and asking the people’s opinions on issues.

_____ 6. Republican volunteers register voters at the local shopping center.

_____ 7. Archy Hughes was chosen to be the e party’s candidate for president.

_____ 8. Miguel and Cindy volunteer to go to every house in the neighborhood to hand out information about the party

candidates.

_____ 9. Party members hold a fundraiser dinner.

_____ 10. The Democrats report the misuse of election funds by the Republicans to Congress.

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How muchdo you

remember?

Fact or Opinion__________Party members sometimes pass out pamphlets and fliers about their candidates.

__________It is illegal to force someone to vote a certain way.

__________Calling voters is a great way to remind them about the election.

__________It is ok to spread false rumors about an opposing candidate.

__________Political parties organize debates to discuss issues.

__________There are two major parties in the US

__________Political parties recruit and nominate candidates at the local, state, and national levels.

__________ It is easier to register in person than at the DMV.

__________ People with voter apathy do not care about government issues.

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1. The leaders of the first two political parties in the United

States were __________. 

a.  George Washington and John Adams  

b.  Thomas Jefferson and George Washington  

c.  John Adams and Alexander Hamilton  

d.  Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

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2. The American political system is best described as a…

a. one-party system.

b. two-party system.

c. three-party system.

d. system with multiple parties.

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3. The series of statements expressing a party's principles,

beliefs, and positions on election issues is called a

__________.

a.  plank  

b.  platform  

c.  floor  

d.  soap box

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4. The party that is out of office watches the actions of the other party for

mistakes or misuses of power. This is called being a ____

a.  poor sport  

b.  watchdog  

c.  progressive  

d.  plank

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5.One purpose of political parties is to …

a. Cast electoral votes

b. Administer literacy tests

c. Set the age for voting

d. Recruit and nominate candidates for

public office

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6. A role of a third party is to…

a. keep the best candidate from winning.

b. inform the public about the shortcomings of the other parties.

c. highlight an outstanding candidate in order to gain name recognition for the next election.

d. introduce new ideas or to push for a particular issue.

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7. People must listen to both political party platforms to…

a. attend party meetings.

b. identify differences between the

parties.

c. discuss politics regularly with one’s

neighbors.

d. influence the opinion of others.

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8. All political parties want to strengthen the country, but they often disagree over…

a. How to achieve their goals

b. Who gets to go first

c. Who gets to be on television

d. Where to park their cars

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9. Nominating candidates for public office is the main function of:

a. The executive branch

b. Congress

c. Political parties

d. Campaign volunteers

Quick Check• Complete the Quick Check.

• When you are finished turn your paper over and you can study for the quiz.

• If we have time, we can do a class activity

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Explainthiscartoon

George Bush (Republican), Ross Perot (Reform), & Bill Clinton (Democrat) during

1992 Presidential debate

Third Parties have influence

Major parties often take on the ideas of third parties

In 1992, both the Republican and Democratic Parties took on Perot’s reform government ideas about reducing the deficit