Chapter 8
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Chapter 8- Political Parties
9/30 assignment- If you run out of time working on country news report just do Q 1
Part 1- 5 points
1. What are the many purposes of political parties?

2. Do you or your parents claim loyalty to a political party?  In 25 words or less explain why or why not?

3. How has the Democratic party changed the most in the last 35 years?

Part 2- 5 points
4. Same question for the Republican party.

5. What is the influence of third parties?  Why are there only two major parties in American politics?

6. What are the major problems modern political parties face?

Be familiar with the meaning and context of each of the key terms.