The document discusses the history and development of the two-party system in the United States. It traces the rise of the current Democratic and Republican parties from early divisions between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Third parties like the Libertarian and Green parties currently play a minor role in the system. Different countries have various party systems, ranging from dominant, non-partisan, and single-party, to two-party and multi-party systems. The Democrats and Republicans differ in their policy platforms, with Democrats generally more liberal and Republicans more conservative. Political parties are organized at the national, state, and local levels through elections. Political machines and corruption, like Tammany Hall, have led to reforms checking party power. Candidates

1. Political Parties
1. Trace the steps of the rise of the two party system in the US.
The United States has a two party system. These two parties are the Democrats and Republicans.
The first division was in the early republic. The disputes over the constitution caused the first
division between federalists and antifederalists. Next came the two parties became the democrats
and the whigs. Lastly we became the two party system we are today between Democrats and
Republicans.
2. What are the role of the third parties in the US two party system. (give examples of third
parties in the US)
- Libertarian
- Green Party
- Constitution Party
3. What are the other types of party systems throughout the world and give examples of the
countries that have a particular party system.
- Dominant Party: South Africa
- Non-Partisan: Kuwait
- Single-Party: China
- Two-Party: United States
- Multi-Party: Brazil
4. Describe how the democrats and republicans differ through their platform (planks).
Democrats are more liberal and Republicans are more conservative.
5. Describe the organization of the political parties at the national,state and local levels.
At all levels elections are held. Elections are hold for the towns, then ones for the whole state,
and on up to the national level.
6. What are political machines and describe the role of Tammany Hall and how it lead to a check
on political parties.
Political machines are people who control a party. Tammany Hall was run by Boss Tweed that
had a series of scandals and ran the city until he was finally thrown out.
7. Describe the nominating process of candidates from the primaries to the nomination
convention.
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2. - Caucus: meeting of party leaders to name candidates
- Convention: meeting of delegates to name candidates
- Primary Elections: special election held by party members to determine candidates
8. What are the roles/responsibility of a political party in helping the people of the US.
- Represent the people
- Make changes as needed
- Try and act in the best intent of the country
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