8. Political Parties

Political Parties

-Provide meaning to citizens' choices between competing candidates in elections
-Without party competition, there would be no choice, no democracy

8.1 The Meaning of Party

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8.2 The Party in the Electorate

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8.3 The Party Organizations: From Grass Roots to Washington

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8.4 The Party in Government: Promises and Policy

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8.5 Party Eras in American History

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8.6 Third Parties: Their Impact on American Politics

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