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What are the functions of political parties?
What are the functions of political parties?
assist electoral process, organize day to day function of GOV.
Identify the political parties that were competing for power during each period of the U.S. two-party system.
Identify the political parties that were competing for power during each period of the U.S. two-party system.
Federalists & Democratic- Republicans; Whigs, Republicans, and Democrats; two realignments
Identify three changes in the electoral process that ended local party domination.
Identify three changes in the electoral process that ended local party domination.
- voter registration, 2. secret ballot 3. elimination of ballot system
Study Notes
Functions of Political Parties
- Political parties organize and compete for power during each period of the US two-party system
- Their goal is to influence the government
- They aim to gain control through elections
Changes in the Electoral Process
- Voter Registration: A system where citizens must register to vote before elections.
- Secret Ballot: A method of voting where voters mark their choices privately, to protect their choices from being influenced or observed.
- Elimination of Party Ballot System: Eliminating the party ballot system to promote a more fair and transparent voting process without local party influence.
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Explore the functions of political parties in the US two-party system and how they strive for governmental influence. Understand the changes in the electoral process, including voter registration, the secret ballot, and the elimination of the party ballot system.
