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Party Systems: Crash Course Government #41

Season 1 Episode 41 | 10m 47s

Let's dive into the history of American political parties. So throughout most of United States history our political system has been dominated by a two-party system, but the policies and the groups that support these parties have changed drastically throughout history. There have been five, arguably six, party systems since the election of John Adams in 1796.

Aired: 12/10/15
Extras
Craig is going to dive into the controversy of monetary and fiscal policy.
Today, we wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation.
How does the government plays a role in the economy?
We return to the media by seeing how the government interacts with the content we see.
Today we look at the rather thorny issue of the media and its role in politics.
Last week we talked about special interest groups, but why have them in the first place?
Craig sets his sights on a hot topic: money in politics.
Today, Craig talks about political parties and their role in American politics.
Political campaigns are a pretty big deal in the United States.
Craig tries to get inside the heads of voters by discussing how voters make decisions.
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Craig is going to dive into the controversy of monetary and fiscal policy.
Today, we wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation.
How does the government plays a role in the economy?
We return to the media by seeing how the government interacts with the content we see.
Today we look at the rather thorny issue of the media and its role in politics.
Last week we talked about special interest groups, but why have them in the first place?
Craig sets his sights on a hot topic: money in politics.
Today, Craig talks about political parties and their role in American politics.
Political campaigns are a pretty big deal in the United States.
Craig tries to get inside the heads of voters by discussing how voters make decisions.