Lesson 44 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquarePolitical Parties in America
Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should be run.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should be run. In the United States, the two main political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. These parties help organize elections and support candidates who reflect their beliefs. By joining a political party, people can work together to promote their ideas and influence government decisions.
Key Facts
The two main political parties in the U.S. are Democratic and Republican.
Political parties help organize elections.
Parties work together to promote their beliefs and candidates.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are the two main political parties in the U.S.?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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