Curated OER
Two's Company; Is Three a Crowd?
Students explore the history of third-party politics in America. They research the impact of one third-party or independent candidate for president and develop a poster and stump speech representing that candidate's motivation for running.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: Politics and Economy: Election 2004: Third Parties
NOW looks at the third parties, the candidates, and platforms, in October, 2004, for the 2004 Presidential election. Biographical information and video discussions can be found on this page.
Other
Guide to American Political Parties
Complete directory of the political parties that are active in the United States. Links to each party's website are included along with a brief overview of each one with major players.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents
This unit examines the significance of political parties in American politics, highlighting their functions, differences, and influence on the public for political decision making. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
CNN
Cnn: Third Parties
You've read about them throughout American history but never really understood what they were! Here's a good synopsis of the surviving third parties and their platform of political views.
BBC
Bbc News: Third Parties Aim for an Impact
The BBC offers information about the third parties and their candidates in the 2004 Presidential election. Report is from February 2004.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Latvia: Government
A discussion about the government of Latvia including information about its many political parties. A chart lists government officials and government structure. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Green Party of Canada/parti Vert Du Canada, Gpc/pvc
Increasingly the Green Party has been successful in democratic politics in Canada. The Greens are a party that has comparable parties in Europe and the United States. The party is primarily interested in maintaining sustainable...
Other
The History of the Green Party
An overview of the beginnings and development of the Green Movement originating in New Zealand and Australia, then spreading worldwide.
Other
Politics 1: Presidency 2004
Site presents presidential candiadates for the 2004 election for the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and each of the Third Parties.