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Types of Third Parties in US Politics

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What distinguishes an issue-driven third party from a personality-driven third party?

The party's ideologies on social and economic issues

The number of followers on social media

The party's ability to win elections

The focus on a specific policy or issue (correct)

Which type of third party was present during the 19th century?

Issue-driven (correct)

Personality-driven

Neither

Both

What is a characteristic of an issue-driven third party's platform?

Concentration on a specific policy or issue (correct)

Focus on a broad range of policy issues

Emphasis on the leader's personal characteristics

Rejection of the two-party system

During which century was a personality-driven third party present?

20th century Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between issue-driven and personality-driven third parties?

The focus on policy or personality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an issue-driven third party?

A specific policy or social issue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a personality-driven third party?

A charismatic leader with a strong following Signup and view all the answers

What type of third party was present during the 19th century in the United States?

Issue-driven third party Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an issue-driven third party platform?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In which century did personality-driven third parties emerge as a significant force in American politics?

20th century Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Third Party Types

An issue-driven third party focuses on a specific policy or issue, aiming to influence the political agenda.
A personality-driven third party revolves around a charismatic leader, often with a personal following.

19th Century Third Parties

The Liberty Party (1840) opposed slavery and advocated for its abolition.
The Free Soil Party (1848) sought to limit slavery's expansion and promote westward expansion.
The Populist Party (1892) addressed farmers' and workers' concerns, pushing for monetary reform and government regulation.
The Prohibition Party (1869) aimed to ban alcohol and advocate for moral reform.

20th Century Third Parties

The Progressive Party (1912) focused on social and political reform, led by Theodore Roosevelt.
The Socialist Party (1901) promoted socialist ideals, led by Eugene Debs.
The American Independent Party (1968) was a right-wing populist party, led by George Wallace.

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Learn about the differences between issue-driven and personality-driven third parties in the US political system. Discover which type was prominent during the 19th and 20th centuries, and explore examples of their platforms.