American Democracy Now (Harrison), 3rd EditionChapter 8:
Political PartiesLearning ObjectivesHaving studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:
- Identify the functions political parties perform.
- Explain the three components of political parties.
- Compare and contrast Democrats and Republicans.
- Describe the organization of U.S. political parties.
- Trace the historical development of U.S. political parties.
- Explain the reasons for two-party domination in the U.S.
- Evaluate whether political parties are in decline or resurgence.
- Assess the impact of third parties on U.S. electoral politics.
- Assess the effect of new ideologies and technology on both parties.
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