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.