POLI 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Jacksonian Democracy, Party System
1 Sep 2016
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Lecture 4: the framers never intended for political parties to arise, began after the constitution was ratified, 3rd parties have problems growing and gaining support, many identify as republican or democrat, political polarization. Peoples views moving to the outer right and left extremes. Roots of 2 party system: development of the political parties in 1800-1824. Political parties intended to be temporary, not long term structures. Parties became closer to becoming permeant during this election o. Decreased at national level, flourish at state levels. Gave the us the first broadly-supported two-party system in the. The 2 main parties have been constant since the 1860s. Era from end of reconstruction until reforms of the progressive. Organizations that use tangible incentives such as jobs, and. Political machines favors to win loyalty among voters. Dominance of political parties in local and state governments. Between 1900-1930s, the government gradually took over responsibilities that were previously done by the parties.
