10 13 2014 Political Parties Need large numbers Electoral organization office Brief History o Appealing to voters and contesting and wining contests for o Ratifying the Constitution Strong central government o Civil War Republican North vs Democratic South Low uncontested elections fueled by immigrants Democrat supporter of the new deal o Machine Politics o The New Deal Two Major parties o Ease o Winner take all One victor 2 parties lose Regulating Political Parties Blanket Election o Win the early election Direct Primary o Different Primary for each party 10 13 2014 10 13 2014
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