Adam Park, Social Science Teacher at Senioritis.io

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Understanding the Different Meanings of Parties: Legal, Political, and Social Contexts Explained

What do parties do? [a] Nominate candidates[b] Inform and activate supporters[c] Act as a “bonding agent”[d] Govern[e] Act as a “watchdog” The term “parties” can refer to...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Why the United States Remains a Two-Party System: Examining Historical and Structural Factors

Why has the U.S. consistently been a “two-party system?” [a] Historical – Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist[b] Traditional – Perpetuation of Institutions (“it’s always been that way!”)[c] Electoral System...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Recent Statistics on Party Identification in the United States: Democrats, Republicans, and Independents

What are the percentages of people who identify themselves as Republicans, Democrats, and Independents? [a] 33% – Identify themselves as Democrat[b] 29% – Identify themselves as Republican[c]...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Understanding Minor Parties in the United States: Ideological, Single-Issue, Regional, and Personalities Parties.

What are the major categories of “minor parties” in the U.S. and what are some examples of these? [a] Ideological – Based on a particular set of...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

How the Spoiler Role Impacts Presidential Elections in the United States – A Political Science Perspective

What is the “spoiler role?” A spoiler role is a candidate that pulls votes away from the major party. The “spoiler role” is a term used in...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

Expanding Suffrage: A Journey Through History and Progress Towards Democratic Participation

What is suffrage? How has it been extended to more and more people over time? Suffrage is the right to vote.[a] In 1792, only white, male property...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

The 5 Stages of Extending Suffrage in the United States: From Religious and Property Qualifications to the Enfranchisement of African Americans, Women, and 18-Year-Olds.

What were the 5 stages of extending suffrage? Which amendments played a role, and how? [a] (Early 1800s) Elimination of literacy tests[b] (1865-70) 15th Amendment – granted...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Political Science

5 Key Restrictions on State Power Over Voting: Understanding the Constitutional Amendments, Federal Laws, Court Decisions, and Public Opinion.

What are the 5 restrictions on States power over voting? [a] All voters allowed to vote in all races i.e. If you can vote for state offices,...