Lesson 12 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquarePolitical Parties in America
Political parties play a vital role in the American political system, serving as a means for citizens to organize and express their political preferences.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Political parties play a vital role in the American political system, serving as a means for citizens to organize and express their political preferences. The two dominant parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, each with distinct ideologies and platforms. Political parties facilitate the electoral process by nominating candidates, mobilizing voters, and helping to shape public policy. Additionally, they provide a framework for debate and discussion on various issues, allowing citizens to engage in the political process and influence governance.
Key Facts
The two main political parties in the U.S. are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Political parties help organize elections and mobilize voters.
They provide platforms for discussing and debating political issues.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are the two main political parties in the United States?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
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