American Government
Chapter 5 Political Parties
5.2 Minor Parties
For this activity use the web site http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm. All the
sites can be found on our American Government class page on the Gallipolis City
Schools Online Classroom.
1. According to this site, what are the three most important minor parties?
Using the types defined in your textbook (ideological, single-issue,
economic protest, or splinter), identify which type of minor party each of
the three are.
2. Scroll to the Libertarian Party. Click the link to the World’s Smallest
Political Quiz. Are you a libertarian?
3. The Tea Party is the title of a movement within the Republican Party.
Explore the two tea party sites and explain any differences you find. You
should compare the purpose of each group, the actions they take, the
positions they take on key issues, and the candidates they support.
4. Explore the two websites aimed at your age group (Young Democrats of
America and National Teenage Republicans). Which group is most
appealing to you and why. Be specific. What on these sites would appeal
to teens?
5. How many Communist/Socialist/Marxist parties can you find on this site?
6. Can you find any examples of a) a single-issue party or b) a splinter party?
List them if you can.
7. Scroll down the entire list of parties. List two of the minor parties caught
your attention most and why?