Lesson 1 Development of Political Parties

Guided Reading Activity Answer Key

Political Parties

Lesson 1 Development of Political Parties

Review Questions I. Functions of Political Parties

A. political parties B. educate, political C. government, patronage D. watchdog E. stability

II. Party Systems A. One-party systems B. Two-party systems C. parliamentary

III. Evolution of American Parties A. Federalists, states B. Democrats, Whigs C. Republican D. Republican, Democratic

IV. Minor or Third Parties A. third parties, single-issue, splinter B. Bull Moose Party C. ballots, single-member, media

Summary and Reflection The United States has a two-party system, with two strong parties. Third, or minor parties, stand little chance of actually winning against either of the two key parties but they may, on occasion, impact the outcome of the election. This can happen when the third party candidate is close enough to the ideology of a major party to draw off a significant level of support for that party. In addition, ideological or single-issue parties may draw enough attention to key issues that the major parties must address them.

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