American Government / Unit 6 Gov 258 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Political Parties
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The idea
A political party is a broad coalition that runs candidates for office under its label and seeks to control government by winning elections.
In practice
The two major American parties spread wide nets across large segments of the population.
Where people slip
A party is defined by contesting office — a test other organizations fail on purpose.
Your place on the trail
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