CLEP American Government
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Third Parties
Political party lead by Andrew Jackson from 1828 to 1856. Campaigned against strong central government and fought to end elitism. -- Democratic President Hoover's laissez-faire approach to the economy during the Great Depression left many poor voters disenfranchised by the Republican Party. They left to join this Party.
Interest Groups such as businesses and unions establish PACs to channel money to political candidates and parties to support their causes.
Issues that are universally disliked i.e. corruption
In a two-party political system like the U.S., third parties have little political power but play important roles in politics. Impact elections by siphoning off votes from major parties spoiling a party's chance in a close race.