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Getting Involved: Political Parties
 
 
Participation Activity 1 :: Participation Activity 2
 
 
Participation Activity 1


Head to http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm to see descriptions of the two major parties and several dozen minor parties.


1. Which party or parties best encompass your political views?




2. Are you a member of political party? Why or why not?




3. What do you need to do to join a political party that has ballot access in your state?




4. Pick two of the minor parties that intrigue you. (You needn’t agree with their goals.) What would you have to do to join them?




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