Ch9+-+Political+Parties

= Chapter 9 - Political Parties =

** Democrats are...the party that says government can make you richer, smarter, taller and get the chickweed out of your lawn. Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work, and then they get elected to prove it. - P.J. O'Rourke **

** Generally, a Republican looks down when he walks; a Democrat up. Neither looks ahead. - Roger Rosenblatt **



Reading Question -

How We Got Here: Origin of the Species: A Brief History of American political evolution. By David Von Drehle

1. Illustrate American political evolution. How have political parities evolved? This should be a time line/flow chart with dates and important concepts. Illustrations are appropriate. Grade will be based on your CHOICES and CREATIVITY.

1. Define the term political party and contrast the structure of the American and European parties.

2. Explain why political parties have been in decline since the New Deal and illustrate the evolution of the party system through its four periods.

3. Describe the structure of a major party.

4. Define the term minor party and be able to explain their role in the political party system.

5. Discuss all aspects of the importance of campaign funding, including funding sources and reform legislation such as campaign finance rules.

6. Identify factors that help to decide an election.

7. Identify the ways in which elections do or do not result in major changes in public policy in the United States.