Lesson 12 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquarePolitical Parties in America
Political parties play a significant role in American politics by organizing voters and running candidates for office.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Political parties play a significant role in American politics by organizing voters and running candidates for office. The two main political parties in the U.S. are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Each party has its own beliefs and policies that guide its actions, influencing government decisions. These parties also help to simplify the voting process for citizens by providing clear choices for whom to support in elections.
Key Facts
The two main political parties in the U.S. are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Political parties organize voters and run candidates for office.
Parties help simplify the voting process by providing clear choices.
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
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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