Friday, September 30, 2016

Lesson on Friday, September 30th, 2016

Aim: Third Parties / Interest Groups Quiz

Bell Ringer: Tally scores for Third Parties / Interest Groups Projects

Objectives:
1.Students will evaluate the origins and roles of political parties, interest groups, media, and individuals in determining and shaping public policy.
2.Students will evaluate the importance of political participation and civic participation.

Agenda:
1. Bell Ringer (15/20 min)
2. Complete 3 Journals (J 13-15)
3.* What are the major functions of the political parties?
4.* Why does the United States have a two-party system?
5.* What are the origins of the political parties in the United States?
6.* How are parties organized at the state and local level?
7.* What are the constitutional restrictions on the states’ power to set voting qualifications?
8.* What are the universal voting requirements of the United States?
9.* Why don’t people vote?
10. * What is the difference between an open and a closed primary?
11. * What are the federal laws that regulate campaign finances?
12. * How does family and education shape public opinion?
13. * What are the five steps in the polling process?
14. * What is the role of the mass media in providing the public with political information?
15. * What is the role of interest groups in influencing public policy?
16. * What are the various types of interest groups?
17. * How do political parties organize themselves to win elections?


HOME LEARNING:

Interview a family member or friend about their political beliefs and behavior, e.g., voting, participation in campaigns, etc. Look up: 'Political Parties survey questions'

Create a political cartoon showing how a particular interest group uses propaganda to persuade people to their point of view.

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