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Website
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Politics and Economy: Election 2004: Third Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Other

Guide to American Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Libertarian National Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of The Libertarian Party and The Libertarian National Committee.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Political Parties: Mobilizing Agents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Third Party (United States)

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the role of third parties, their history, and some notable third party candidates can be found in this Wikipedia article.
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CNN

Cnn: Third Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Libertarian Party (United States)

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a lengthy overview of the Libertarian Party in the United States. Good definitions, facts, and arguments about whether the Libertarian Party is on the right or left of the political spectrum.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Third Parties Aim for an Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC offers information about the third parties and their candidates in the 2004 Presidential election. Report is from February 2004.
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Other

Politics 1: Presidency 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Site presents presidential candiadates for the 2004 election for the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and each of the Third Parties.