The Role of Political Parties

8/22/01


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Table of Contents

The Role of Political Parties

Party Differences

U.S. Parties vs. European Parties

Basic Features of the U.S. Party System

DEVELOPMENT & EVOLUTION OF THE PARTY SYSTEMS

First Party System: The Founding (1789 – 1824)

Second Party System: Jacksonians (1828-1854)

Third Party System: Civil War and Sectionalism (1856-1896)

Fourth Party System: Era of Reform (1896-1932)

Fifth Party System: (1932-Present)

National Party Structure

National Party Structure, continued

Local Level Organization

Local Level Organization, continued

Author: Paul R Edleman

Email: edlemap@svcc.edu

Home Page: http://www.svcc.edu/academics/classes/edlemap/gov163