Political parties : from nominations to victory celebrations / Stephanie Sammartino McPherson.

Author/creator McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino author.
Format Book
PublicationMinneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, [2016]
Copyright Date©2016
Description64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesInside elections
Inside elections. ^A1348656
Contents Parties in politics -- How parties work -- Democrats, republicans, and third parties -- Choosing the candidates -- National conventions and platforms -- On the campaign trail -- Election day efforts.
Abstract "When an election is coming up, you usually expect a face-off between the two major US political parties--Democrats and Republicans. It's easy to forget that there are numerous minor parties--and even groups within a single party--that have different goals. Why do we need political parties? In modern elections, they are important in shaping candidates' positions on issues, determining who is nominated to run on a party ticket, and working behind the scenes to influence an election's outcome. Examine opposing viewpoints on some of the key issues surrounding political parties and consider for yourself the power they hold in the US election process"--The publisher's web site.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Audience 1000 Lexile
LCCN 2015000964
ISBN9781467779104 (lb ; alk. paper)
ISBN1467779105 (lb ; alk. paper)
ISBN9781467785273 (pb ; alk. paper)
ISBN146778527X (pb ; alk. paper)
ISBN(eb pdf)
Stock number1392620 QBI

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