About This Lesson
Political parties serve as linkage institutions that connect people to the government. This lesson has students explore the functions of political parties by viewing video clips of Democratic and Republican party officials and elected officials performing these functions. Students will use these examples to explain how political parties:
- Recruit and nominate candidates
- Get candidates elected
- Monitor the party in power
- Organize government
Lesson Plan: The Functions of Political Parties (9 Clips)
