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CHAPTER 5 POLITICAL PARTIES

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With a partner, take a moment to construct a definition of a political party and list several functions of political parties YOUR DEFINITION

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1.Nominate candidates 2.Informing and activating supporters 3.Bonding agent 4.Govern 5.Watch Dog WHAT DO PARTIES DO?

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Major function Select and present Best organization to do this basic function Not a function of government itself Left up to the parties 1. NOMINATE:

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OBAMA VS. ROMNEY http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/01/4456551/obama-vs- romney-where-they-stand.html http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/01/4456551/obama-vs- romney-where-they-stand.html

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The party was any means to reach the voters People volunteer to help with the party 2. INFORMING AND ACTIVATING SUPPORTERS

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By this person being chosen by the party to run the voter has some assurance this person is good for the party and for America This party does the work to make sure these nominees are up to the task One of the issues Romney had this year with the nomination process 3. BONDING AGENT

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Partisanship Bipartisanship Should the parties matter this much??? 4. GOVERN

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The party not in power is like the minority (basic concept of democracy) If you dont like the party in power: Demand change Work for change 5. WATCHDOG

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POLITICAL ADDS http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCB 3CADEDB895EAC5

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Virginia- Republicans, Governor Bob McDonnel House of Representatives- Republicans, Speaker Jon Boehner Senate- Democrats, Majority Leader- Harry Reid WHO IS IN CHARGE NOW?

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Ideological party- Parties built on a set of specific principles, beliefs, or philosophy Examples: Socialist Labor Party, Libertarian Party Splinter Party- Parties that have split from the major parties Examples: Roosevelts bull Moose Party, La Follettes Progressive Party, Naders Green Party Single Issue Party- Party around one issue Example- Free Soil Party, Right to Life Party Economic Protest Party- Parties that develop during difficult economic times TYPES OF POLITICAL PARTIES

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WHY DO WE HAVE A TWO PARTY SYSTEM?

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Federalists vs. Antifederalists It started off 1 on 1 The constitution doesnt say anything about how the parties work and how they nominate It has been this way from the beginning and why fix what isnt broken HISTORY AND TRADITION

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Single member districts Most common system in the US Each district votes on one person to represent them in a legislative body Who gets the most votes in the district wins Because of this system many people feel their vote could be wasted It can seem like the win is guaranteed Pluralistic Society Made up of many cultures, beliefs and groups This is considered a good thing in America Freedoms ELECTORAL AND PLURALISTIC SOCIETY

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This is akin to American Political Culture Americans basically agree because we have never had any long disputes about the culture itself This means that both parties are very moderate IDEOLOGICAL CONSENSUS

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Multiparty system Many are able to compete and win Europe One party system NO party system dictatorship OTHER SYSTEMS

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HOW???? Arizona: candidates must submit a nomination paper, complete with a notarized. Original signature from the candidate Illinois: candidates must submit no fewer than 3,00 and no more than 5,000 signatures. The candidate must submit 600 signatures per district for each of the states 19 congressional districts Louisiana: two ways the candidate can either turn in a total of 1,000 signatures from members of their party. OR submit a filing fee of 1,125 dollars New Hampshire: candidates must declare candidacy and submit 1,000 filing fee. South Carolina: candidates must submit 25,000 filing fee by May 5 th or pay 35,000 dollars after that. GETTING ON THE BALLOT

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Virginia requires 10,000 signatures from registered voters. Must include at lease 400 signatures from each of the states congressional districts There are 11 districts in Virginia Do you think this is too difficult? One of the most difficult to get on the ballot RULES FOR VIRGINIA

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SPEECHES