TABLE OF CONTENTS US Founders Did Not Want Political Parties 4 The English Create Political Parties 6 Early Parties Debate the Role of Government 8 Political Standoffs Are Nothing New 10 Political Parties Become the People’s Voice 12 Two Parties Have Dominated US Politics 14 The Civil War Created the Modern Parties 16 Third Parties Also Play a Role 18 Third Parties Have Helped Decide Elections 20 Parties Represent Conservatives and Liberals 22 The Electoral College Was a Compromise 24 Political Cooperation Is Possible 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
1 US FOUNDERS DID NOT WANT POLITICAL PARTIES Political parties in the United States date back to the founding of the country in 1776 The people who led the American Revolution 1775 1783 were against the idea of political parties A political party is an organized group It tries to affect how a government is run A party uses its political power to influence government policies Soon after the American colonists won the American Revolution people began to form parties For the first time anyone had the power to influence politics People organized into parties They were able to express their political beliefs with more influence Early leaders feared political parties would harm the country George Washington and James Madison were against parties They were afraid one party would gather too much power These men believed that one party 4 President Geor ton President George Washington President George Washington gives his inaugural address gives his inaugural address Washi
12 Things To Know About Political Parties
Explores 12 things to know about political parties. Includes amazing facts along with information about key history and major players.
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By: Mathew McCabe
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
