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History of Political Parties The Formative Years: Federalists and Anti-
Federalists The Era of Good Feelings
James Monroe, a Democratic-Republican, won election
An era of little partisan activity (1816-1828) An Era of Two Party Rivalry
Rise of Democrats and Whigs Democrats
Andrew Jackson Standing for popular rule Standing for the aspirations of the
common man
History of Political Parties An Era of Two Party Rivalry
Rise of Democrats and Whigs Democrats Whigs
A coalition of bankers, merchants, southern planters
Opposed to Jacksonian democracy Winning two presidential elections in
1840 and 1854 Civil War and Partisan Politics
Birth of Republican Parties Created in 1854 Against extension of slavery into territories
History of Political Parties Civil War and Partisan Politics
Birth of Republican Parties Created in 1854 Against extension of slavery into territories Founding members:
A group of Whigs Free-Soilers Anti-slavery democrats
Replaced Whig as an alternative party to Democrats
Grand Old Party
History of Political Parties The Post-Civil War Period
The Triumph of the Republicans 9 Republican Presidents out of 12
History of Political Parties
The Progressive Interlude 1912-1920 Democratic Party in control of White House Standing for government intervention of
economy The New Deal Era
20 year Democratic control of WH (28-48) An Era of Divided Government
In the years after 1968, the general pattern was often a Republican president and a Democratic Congress.
2000 Presidential Election (Red state-blue state)
The Two Major Parties Today The parties’ core constituents Economic beliefs
Government intervention Free enterprise and free market Taxation
Groups behind the parties Democrats have the reputation of
supporting the less-well-off, and Republicans the prosperous.
Issues and Concerns
The Three Faces of a Party1- Party loyalists
The people who identify with the party or who regularly vote for the candidates of the party in general elections
2-Party activists and leaders National
Convention delegates National Committee National Chairperson
State party organizations Local party organizations
Three Faces of a Party (cont.)
3-The Party in Government Divided Government
Different parties in control of WH and Congress
The Limits of Party Unity Voting along party line not ensured
Party Polarization
Why Has the Two Party System Endured?
Often, on major issues confronting the country there have been two clear sides. This duality helped to initiate a two-party system and has maintained this system through the present.
Political socialization and practical considerations
The Winner-Take-All Electoral System Presidential Voting Popular Election of the Governors and
President Proportional Representation
State and Federal Laws Favoring the Two Parties
The Role of Minor Parties in U.S. Politics
Ideological Third Parties Splinter Parties The Impact of Minor Parties
Influencing the Major PartiesAffecting the Outcome of an
Election
Mechanisms of Political Change
Realignment: a process in which a substantial group of voters switches party allegiance, producing a long-term change in the political landscape.
The Myth of Dominance The Myth of Predictability Is Realignment Still Possible?
Dealignment: a major drop-off in support for the parties.
Independent Voters Not-So-Independent Voters