Development of Political Parties

Development of Political Parties, p. 4 Chapter 9.1 CE.CG.2.8 : Analyze the 2-party system in terms of political & economic views that led to emergence & role that political parties play today. 1. Define political party. (p. 273)

2. Describe Jefferson and Hamilton’s differing views about government that led to the creation of political parties.

Jefferson: (p. 273)

Hamilton: (p. 273)

3. Complete the graphic organizer: Democratic Party Republican Party

Year Founded (p. 273) Year Founded (p. 274) First President First President 2012 Candidate 2012 Candidate

4. Define each of the 3 types of third parties & give an example of each.

a. Ideological: (p. 275)

b. Single issue: (p. 275)

c. Independent or “Splinter” Parties: (p. 275)

5. Name 2 reasons third party candidates rarely win elections. (p. 275)

6. Compare the US 2-party system with multi-party systems. What are the advantages to our system? (p. 276)

7. Compare the US 2-party system with 1-party systems. What are the advantages of our system?

8. Define platform and plank. (p. 277)