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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit examines the significance of political parties in American politics, highlighting their functions, differences, and influence on the public for political decision making. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
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Other

Guide to American Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete directory of the political parties that are active in the United States. Links to each party's website are included along with a brief overview of each one with major players.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: How Political Parties Began

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students examine the history of political parties in America and evaluate the role they play and reasons they emerged. Questions for discussion and small group work to compare the late 1700s visions of Republicans and...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the political party system in the U.S. explaining the emergence and longevity of the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans on elections and the role of political parties. Find multiple choice quizzes, vocabulary, and a role play of a candidate in a town meeting.
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Other

Mexico Online: Mexican Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to political parties in Mexico. The parties are: Democracia Social Party, EZLN, Zapitista movement information, PAN, Partido Accion Nacional, PAS, Partido Alianza Social, PRD, Partido de la Revolucion, mocratica,...
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University of Texas at Austin

Texas Politics: Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
A textbook covering the political culture and history of Texas. It examines the two major political parties and their fortunes over time, how parties get formed and rise to prominence, how to participate in politics, and the future of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Rise of Political Parties/ Era of Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick quiz over the rise of political parties and the era of Jefferson.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: Political Parties

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read this brief summary of the two political parties in the United States, and then write about what you know about the parties.
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Other

Solovey: List of Major Ukrainian Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a chart which includes all of Ukraine's political parties. It is very helpful, including official websites for parties, summaries of party ideologies, and party chairmen.
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Georgetown University

Pdba: Brazil: Political Parties of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a list of all the political parties in Brazil, when it was founded and who its President is. By clicking on the name of the party you access more information, but it is not in English.
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Other

Newsweek: Will South Africa's Political Parties Splinter?

For Students 9th - 10th
With the many current problems facing South Africa, some question if the ruling African National Congress (ANC) will remain the country's strongest political force. Might internal party battles interfere with the government addressing...
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Political Resources on the Net

Political Parties of Denmark

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a list of political parties in Denmark with links to those sites, as well as information on Denmark's political system.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Birth of Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the beginning of political parties in the new American nation. Find out the views of the two parties.
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IQ Site

Iq Study Activities: Interactive Quizzes: Political Parties in Our Democracy

For Students 7th - 9th
Thirty-two multiple-choice questions test your knowledge of political parties and the election process. Score is kept throughout the exercise and displayed at the end of the activity.
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Other

Partido Accion Nacional

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of this political party. The party has been an important challenger to the PRI in previous elections.
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Other

Convergencia Por La Democracia

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of this political party.
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Georgetown University

Pdba: El Salvador: Political Database of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the political parties in El Salvador and the dates they were founded. Includes names and telephone numbers of party leaders.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the evolution of political parties in Texas, from many parties in the nineteenth century, into the two parties that dominate Texas today.
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Other

The Natural Law Party of the United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of the Natural Law Party of the United States provides its platform, relevant news, and many informational resources.
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Other

Copernicus Election Watch: History of the Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a great timeline that tracks the history of the Democratic, Republican, and some Independent Third Parties. Also some excellent links at the bottom of the page.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Party Identification: u.s. Government: Ap

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint slide show created by Tom Richey on party identification in the U.S. electorate. Part of AP U.S. Government course presented with illustrations and humor.
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The Economist

The Economist: Political Forces: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the competition among Mexico's three major political parties.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Green Party History

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online provides this profile of the Green Party in the United States and other nations.

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