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in the united states, how have political parties historically formed?

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groups outside of government organize popular support to win control of government.

societal conflict leads political elites and competing coalitions within government to mobilize popular support.

political parties have always formed at the local government level first and then have gained popularity over time to become national parties.

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Explanation:

Analyze historical party formation mechanisms

In political science, political parties in the United States historically form through two primary processes:

1. Internal Mobilization: Political elites and competing factions already within government mobilize popular support due to societal or policy conflicts (e.g., the formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties).
2. External Mobilization: Groups outside of government organize popular support to win control of government offices (e.g., the formation of the Republican Party in the 1850s).

Evaluate the given statements

• Statement 1: "Groups outside of government organize popular support to win control of government."
• This describes external mobilization, which is a historically accurate way parties have formed. (Correct)
• Statement 2: "Societal conflict leads political elites and competing coalitions within government to mobilize popular support."
• This describes internal mobilization, which is also a historically accurate way parties have formed. (Correct)
• Statement 3: "Political parties have always formed at the local government level first and then have gained popularity over time to become national parties."
• This is historically inaccurate. Many major parties began at the national level among elites in Congress before organizing local networks. (Incorrect)

Answer:

Correct Answer(s):

• Groups outside of government organize popular support to win control of government.
• Societal conflict leads political elites and competing coalitions within government to mobilize popular support.

Incorrect Answer(s):

• Political parties have always formed at the local government level first and then have gained popularity over time to become national parties.