Political Parties and Conventions

In this tutorial, you will be able to review how the United States' two-party system was formed and the role of political parties in American government. This PowerPoint presentation will allow you to explore America's two dominant political parties, the Democrats and Republicans, the role of third parties in determining the outcomes of national elections, and the purpose of national conventions. Enjoy this review!
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Direct Link: http://civics.sites.unc.edu/files/2012/05/PoliticalPartiesConventionsPPT.pdf

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: political parties, third party, convention, party platform, GOP, two party system, independents, winner takes all, Green Party, Democrat, Republican, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Whig Party, Democratic-Republican, primaries, general election, election, national convention, Electoral College
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Presentation/Slideshow, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8 Existing Student Tutorials

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