Lesson 12 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquarePolitical Parties in America
Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work.
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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
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🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
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Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work. In the United States, the two main political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. These parties help organize elections, influence laws, and represent different viewpoints. People may join a party to support its platform and to help elect candidates who share their beliefs.
Key Facts
The two main political parties in the U.S. are Democratic and Republican.
Political parties organize elections and influence laws.
People join political parties to support shared beliefs.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are the two main political parties in the U.S.?
Why this still matters
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