MINOR PARTIES
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE
After today’s lesson, students will be able to…
 Explain the history of minor parties in the United States
 Discuss the agenda’s of the most popular third parties today
Essential Skill
 Explicitly assess information and draw conclusions
TYPES OF THIRD PARTIES
Ideological Parties
 Based on comprehensive of social/economic/political matters
Single-Issue Parties
 Based on single public question
Economic Protest Parties
 Rooted in periods of economic discontent, anti-major parties, without having a
clearly defined ideological basis
Splinter Parties
 Split away from one of the major parties, often formed around a strong personality
THIRD PARTY WEB QUEST
Research the minor parties and answer the questions on the sheet
Visit the sites of the major parties and compare them with the
minor parties
Be prepared to share your answers!
REFLECTION
What did you think of the third parties you researched?
How do they differ from the major parties (Democrats &
Republicans)?
Why do you think these minor parties are unsuccessful in winning
national scale elections?
FINAL THOUGHTS
Research paper due tomorrow!
Research paper due tomorrow!
Research paper due tomorrow!