Political Parties CE.5B Similarities and Differences

Political Parties CE.5B Similarities and Differences

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Title: Political Parties Similarities and Differences

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Facts to Know

The United States political system is characterized by a TWO PARTY system.

Multiple Select

What are the two major political parties the in the United States two party system?

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

• Constitution Party

Third Parties

Smaller parties that seldom win major elections but can still influence elections

Examples of Third Parties

Green Party, Tea Party, Progressive Party, Green Party, Constitution Party, Libertarian Party

Characteristics of Third Parties

• Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

  
  

• Often take votes away from the two major parties

•   Often revolve around a political personality (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt)

Poll

Select all the examples of third parties.

• Constitutional Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

• Republican Party

Multiple Select

How do third parties influence the political process?

• They are formed or revolve around a political person or issue

• They often win major elections

• they seldom win major elections

• They take votes away from one of the major parties

Multiple Choice

What is our political process characterized by?

• third parties system

• two party system

• multiple party system