Lesson 44 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquarePolitical Parties in America
In America, there are two main political parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
🎯 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
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
In America, there are two main political parties: the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work. They help organize elections and support candidates who represent their values. Other smaller parties also exist, but the Democratic and Republican parties are the most well-known.
Key Facts
The two main political parties are the Democratic and Republican parties.
Political parties help organize elections and support candidates.
There are also smaller parties, like the Green Party and Libertarian Party.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are the two main political parties in America?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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