A discussion of the stability that political parties can provide a government.

Today, we discuss some of the less favorable aspects of the political party system.

Discusses some of the types of third parties and their failure to gain traction in the American political system.

Examines the danger of factions within political parties.

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had very different views on the role of government.

Political parties aren't necessarily a bad thing. On today's podcast, we learn what political parties do for the nation.

In today's episode, The Federalist and the "new science of politics." Happy Independence Day!

Craig Benzine looks at the history of political party systems in U.S. government and why they have changed over the years in this Government and Politics Crash Course video. [10:47]

Crash Course video teaches students about political parties and their role in American government. [9:23]

This video [10:16] focuses on Max Weber and Modernity. We will wrap up our overview of sociology's core frameworks and founding theorists with a look Max Weber and his understanding of the modern world. We'll explore rationalization and...

While politics is generally seen as the domain of a civics class, it's something that sociology is interested in too. Today we're looking at the sociological approach to politics, different types of authority and political systems, and...

This video provides a brief introduction to the history of the Democratic Party, including its origins, as well as significant victories in presidential and congressional elections. [7:38]

This short video provides a brief description of political parties, including their history, purpose, and functions. [5:00]

Madison was "the most important person responsible for creating what America is today" and played many roles in the founding of America. Lynne Cheney, author of "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" gives an overview of his life. [6:04]

This video [6:09] discusses how liberals, conservatives, and libertarians think about fiscal and monetary policy. Discussion of Keynesian and supply-side economics.