9: Political Parties Last updated Dec 31, 2024 Save as PDF 8.11: References 9.1: Introduction Page ID153708 OpenStaxOpenStax ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) 9.1: Introduction9.2: What Are Parties and How Did They Form?9.3: The Two-Party System9.4: The Shape of Modern Political Parties9.5: Divided Government and Partisan Polarization9.6: Key Terms9.7: Summary9.8: Review Questions9.9: Critical Thinking Questions9.10: Suggestions for Further Study9.11: References