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Chapter 5: Political Parties
Section 1 Read Pages 122- 129
1. What is the “broad” definition of a Political Party?
2. What is the goal of the two “major parties” in our country?
Do leading members of a major party always agree with one another on policy
issues? Explain.
3. Describe each of the five “functions” of a political party.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4. Explain each of the reasons why we have a “two-party system” in this country.
a. Historical Basis –
b. Force of Tradition –
c. Electoral System –
d. Ideological Consensus –
Section 3 Minor Parties- Read pages 137- 141
1. What are ideological parties? Modern example and what they stand for?
2. What are single-issue parties? Modern example and what they stand for?
3. What are economic protest parties?
4. What are splinter parties?
6. Clearly explain two roles that Minor Parties (“third parties”) have, and still do, play in
American politics?
a.
b.