American Political Parties
Discover the history and evolution of American political parties and explore their unique organization, formation, and modern shape, including the two-party system, the party in the electorate and government, and the implications of polarization and divided government.
Introduction to American Political Parties
What Are Parties and How Did They Form?
Political Parties As Unique Organizations
How Political Parties Formed
Summary and Main Ideas
The Two-Party System
Election Rules And The Two-Party System
Critical Elections And Realignment
Summary and Main Ideas
The Shape of Modern Political Parties
The Party-In-The-Electorate
The Party Organization
The Party-In-Government
Summary and Main Ideas
Divided Government and Partisan Polarization
The Problem Of Divided Government
The Implications Of Polarization
The Causes Of Polarization
Summary and Main Ideas