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American Political Parties

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Discover the history and evolution of American political parties and explore their unique organization, formation, and modern shape, including the two-party system, the party in the electorate and government, and the implications of polarization and divided government.

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Introduction to American Political Parties

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What Are Parties and How Did They Form?

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Political Parties As Unique Organizations

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How Political Parties Formed

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Summary and Main Ideas

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The Two-Party System

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Election Rules And The Two-Party System

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Critical Elections And Realignment

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Summary and Main Ideas

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The Shape of Modern Political Parties

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The Party-In-The-Electorate

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The Party Organization

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The Party-In-Government

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Summary and Main Ideas

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Divided Government and Partisan Polarization

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The Problem Of Divided Government

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The Implications Of Polarization

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The Causes Of Polarization

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Summary and Main Ideas

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