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Political Parties

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In the realm of American politics, two parties dominate the landscape: Republicans and Democrats. But other countries have multiple party options for voters, and, whether you realized it or not, we do, too. In this unit, we will look at the role of political parties in American politics, and analyze their effects on the democratic system. We will also give some time and attention to those other parties (or third parties, as they are often called) that don't get much air time in the press.

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Political Parties Study Guide
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Class Links

  • Democratic Party
  • Republican Party

Homework Assignments

​Assignment 1: What are political parties?

  • MindTap: What Do You Know about Political Parties?
  • What If?, page 265
  • Chapter introduction, page 266
  • What Is a Political Party and What Do Parties Do?, pages 266-272
  • Study guide questions 1-11
  • Key terms 1-14
  • Crash Course: Political Parties

​Assignment 2: Democrats and Republicans

  • The Two Major U.S. Parties Today - pages 280-284
  • Study guide questions 12-13
  • Key term 15
  • Finish Republicans vs. Democrats Chart
  • Listen to this interview about why politicians don't always vote with their party
  • Crash Course: Party Systems
  • MindTap: The Activities and Responsibilities of Political Parties
  • MindTap: The Core Constituencies of the Major Political Parties

Assignment 3: America's Two-Party System

  • Why Has the Two-Party System Endured? - pages 284-288
  • Study guide question 14
  • Key terms 16-17
  • Functions of Political Parties
  • MindTap: The Conflicting Nature of the Three Functions of American Political Parties


Assignment 4: Minor Parties in America

  • The Role of Minor Parties in U.S. Politics - pages 288-291
  • Study guide question 18
  • Key term 18
  • Role of Political Parties
  • MindTap: Third Parties in American Politics

Assignment 5: The Future of Political Parties

  • Mechanisms of Political Change - pages 291-296
  • What Would You Do? - page 297
  • Study guide questions 17-20
  • Key terms 19-24
  • MindTap: Chapter 8 Quiz

Assignment 6: Study for the Cumulative Test

  • Review all your notes from the year so far
  • Take practice questions on Albert.io
  • Try practice questions in textbook, pages 689-704 and 717-720

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Paul Sargent Makes History

  • Home
  • My YouTube Channel
  • AP European History
    • Historical Reasoning Skills
    • Thematic Learning Objectives >
      • Interaction of Europe and the World
      • Poverty and Prosperity
      • Objective Knowledge and Subjective Visions
      • States and Other Institutions of Power
      • Individual and Society
      • National and European Identity
    • Concept Outline
    • Period 1: 1450-1648
    • Period 2: 1648-1815
    • Period 3: 1815-1914
    • Period 4: 1914-Present
    • Exam Review Resources
  • AP Government
    • Concept Outline
    • Constitutional Underpinnings
    • Political Beliefs and Behaviors
    • Linkage Institutions
    • Institutions of Government
    • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
    • Exam Review
  • Government and Economics
    • Foundations of Government
    • The Constitution
    • Executive Branch
    • The Judicial Branch
    • Voting and Elections
  • My Blog