https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9 Please respond to the following in a paragraph: It is clear...that political parties are essential to democratic government. en-us 2016-09-20 13:47:28 UTC 2016-09-21 17:35:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499499 Political parties are essential to our democratic government due to power coming through numbers. Political parties gather numerous people who share similar views and beliefs. With many people, and thus representatives, gathered under the same roof, the chances of them having a say in any matter significantly increases due to a larger crowd. Furthermore, partisanship between a political party further increases their possibility of getting their views and ideals into the government, which is what originally merges people in a party under the same name. However, there are political parties and not just one singular party. Due to this, various parties all over the world in different countries give vigorous competition in their respective governments, which usually benefits the county as a whole since competition makes any group, including parties, who want the highest political power, try to accomplish their goals with their best foot forward.]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499499 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499524 Political parties are essential to democratic government because they play an intermediary role in the system. In addition it allows the citizens to unite and support a party that is for or against a particular point. Furthermore, it offers meaningful choices in government that actually matter and count for something. Finally, it entails human rights, and is a rule of law in which laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens. Political parties can make or break a country's government. ]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499524 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499535 The people in a democracy have the power. Political parties are essential to the democratic government because the groups are made to give the people a voice. The different parties essentially make sure that the people's voices are heard. Plus the different parties allow the people freedom. If you don't believe in what the Republicans do, then you don't have to be a Republican. The same goes with any party in any election. The parties are also a way to connect to the government. Because we can't visit the President ourselves, we elect someone to represent and express what the people want.]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499535 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499584 A democratic government is based on the people. The political parties that we have serve as the voice of the American people. We tell our party what we want and the party tells the government. The people elect the candidate that we want and that candidate represents our party in our government. Lastly the political parties keep us informed and active in the political world. ]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499584 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499696 Political parties serve a very important role in a democratic government. They help bring a groups of people who share similar views of how the government should be preforming together. Once they come together they can then persuade the constituents to cast there votes for them and then possibly secure there position in government they were seeking,. The parties then can try to implement there ideas into new policies. This is why parties are crucial to a democratic government. ]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499696 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499794 In a democratic government, the power resides in the people. It becomes hard for people, especially those looking for people to back up their opinions. The problem is, it is hard to make a difference without the support of others. Thus, parties were created. Without parties, people would have a difficult time trying to decipher what candidates stand for and their plans/goals. With parties, the people truly have the power to decide who represents us as a whole.]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499794 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499802 Political parties are important to democratic governments like ours. Political parties allow people  with the same ideas for how they want our government to be run to join a common cause and help them get elected into office. Political parties also push each other to act on events happening in the country faster than they would if there wasn't another party watching over every move they make. Since all the parties have different views they will create laws and policies that benefit what they believe in, which keeps the American citizens happy. ]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499802 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499825 In a democracy, the people are in control of electing people to hold office. These people vote for someone either part of the Republican party or the Democratic party, based on their views. Political parties campaign and try to take power of the government and influence it by getting elected. Then they are able to run the government their way with their ideas. So as you can see, Political parties play a major role in a democratic government. ]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499825 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499835 Political parties are essential to democratic government. For example, the democratic government is based on what the citizens want. Political parties allow for people with the same beliefs and wants to come together. Also, the different parties allow different ideas and opinions to be heard. Political parties allow the people's opinions to be heard and connects those beliefs to the government. The political parties are essential to democratic government.]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499835 kd2592 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499851 A democratic government thrives on having parties. While having power, not all people have voices. They need to be heard if they ever plan to use their power, parties help this. Parties also help to ensure that all people are satisfied with laws and that one view doesn't benefit over another. Parties ensure that the government is balanced to protect the freedoms of all views no matter how terribly wrong they are. The democracy can't exist without parties to give the people the opportunity to exert their power on the government. All people must be heard for the government to survive. My opinion is the only correct opinion. Any who defy me must be punished with deportation immediately. Vote for me as president and the government will never be wrong again.]]> 2016-09-21 17:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499851 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499869 In a democratic government, political parties are essential in many ways. For example, the major function of political parties is to nominate candidates. In addition, political parties also inform the people of each stance their party has. Moreover, political parties act like a bonding agent (i.e. to ensure the good of its candidates and officeholders, and making sure that each candidate chosen is both qualified and a good character.) Similarly, Congress and State legislatures are organized on party lines, and conduct much of their business on partisanship, showing a strong support of their party and policies. Finally, political parties act as a watchdog. The party out of power keeps a close eye on the party in power, criticizing every mistake they pursue.  ]]> 2016-09-21 17:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499869 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499982 Political parties are essential to a democratic government because it allows every citizen to have a say within their parties, either you're a democratic, republican, or sometimes supporting an independent party. Political parties allows a variation of voices, and also a change of party in power. Either it's the Republican or Democratic party that is in power, both have a chance to express their opinions and beliefs, especially during elections because both parties chosen candidates represent either parties. One of the most important features that a democratic government holds is that the power is in the hands of the people. ]]> 2016-09-21 17:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125499982 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500146 Political parties are essential to democratic governments in many ways. One way that political parties are useful are they give options to the people of that society to choose what they believe in most. Another thing that political parties do is they try and prevent extreme backlash from something that has happened in society. The final reason that political parties are essential to democratic governments would be, because they also keep each other in check so that they do not become to powerful or if they do become really powerful that they do not abuse that power that they had gained to do illegal stuff. That is because they should follow the law just as every other citizen has to no matter how powerful that party becomes they do not become untouchable. These parties also give people a way to work together in the government towards a goal for good of the people or at least what they think is for the good of them which is why their are usually multiple parties to allow people to choose what kind of ideas they believe in.]]> 2016-09-21 17:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500146 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500191 In a democratic government, the power is within the people. Political parties provide the citizens of a democratic government to join a group that shares their same ideologies. They elect representatives in order to try keep the people with their beliefs in power. This allows the people to have a say in how their government runs. The party system also allows people to take a side in which they can fight for or express their values.]]> 2016-09-21 17:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500191 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500211 Political parties are essential to democratic government. One way they are important is they allow citizens to have a say in what party they are. They allow citizens to have power and a voice. The citizens elect who they want to represent us. Political parties are the bridge between us and the government.]]> 2016-09-21 17:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500211 https://padlet.com/jdefrain/m7dpsx1j3gk9/wish/125500703 Political parties are essential to democratic government. A democratic government runs off the basis that every citizen has a say in what the government does and how they run the government. Having political parties in government gives the citizen several options to choose from when they vote. Having multiple parties also allow the government to be run in many different forms and allows many different views to be within our government. If we did not have political parties in a democratic government then it would be more like a communism, you would only have one person to vote on and one main view to stand behind; this is not what a democratic government is suppose to be. 

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