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Unit 2 Elections, Politics, and the power of persuasion

Unit 2 Elections, Politics, and the power of persuasion. 10-13/16-17: The SWBAT understand what politics are and how it affects our government and our culture. Journal/Bell Ringer #1 and discussion Unit 2 pre test Notes over politics. Video clip

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Unit 2 Elections, Politics, and the power of persuasion

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  1. Unit 2 Elections, Politics, and the power of persuasion

  2. 10-13/16-17: The SWBAT understand what politics are and how it affects our government and our culture • Journal/Bell Ringer #1 and discussion • Unit 2 pre test • Notes over politics. • Video clip • Collect bell ringers from last unit. (You should have 15 worth 45 points)

  3. Journal/Bell Ringer #1 10-13/17 • How would you define politics? • What is a political party? • Give me an example of politics in action?

  4. Politics • Process of government, or the methods by which people get, keep, and use power in a country or society. • Art and science of government. • Political party is a group of people who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public offices. • This is a very broad definition

  5. Political Party A group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office

  6. What do parties do? • Nominate candidates to run for office. • Informing and activating supporters • The bonding agent function. Ensure good performance by its candidates. • Governing. Based on partisanship. What does this term mean? • Acting as a watchdog. Especially when they are not the party in power.

  7. How many major parties do we have? • We have two and they are the democrats and the republicans

  8. Two-Party System • In the United States today, only candidates from the two major parties, Democratic and Republican, have a realistic chance of winning elections for public office.

  9. Why a Two-Party System in U.S. • Historical Basis – Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists. • Force of Tradition – “It’s always been that way.” • The Electoral System – Discourages minor party success due to Single-Member Districts, and election laws passed through Bipartisan cooperation. • American Ideological Consensus – Shared ideals, basic principles and patterns of belief.

  10. The SWBAT understand more about the history of political parties and how and why they affect each of us and why they are such a big part of our culture. 10-17 and 10-19 • Bell Ringer #2 and discussion • Political spectrum survey • Video clips • Notes and hand out that goes with it. • Read pages 500-517

  11. Bell Ringer #2 for 10-17 • Define Republican and Democrat. • Which political party, if any, do you feel you identify the most with? Why do you feel this is the case? Are you more conservative, liberal, or moderate in nature?

  12. Plurality Pluralism (Pluralistic society) Term used to describe a society which consists of several distinct cultures and groups. • In an election, the number of votes that the leading candidate obtains over the next highest candidate. • The largest number of votes cast for an office.

  13. Minor (Third) Parties Develop around single issues. Goal of influencing people’s opinions on those issues. Must achieve a coalition to govern.

  14. Coalition • A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control a government.

  15. Party Membership Patterns • Both parties are broadly based to attract as many voters as possible. So each is composed of a cross section of U.S. population. • Certain segments of the electorate tend to be aligned more solidly with each party, however.

  16. Factors influencing party affiliation • Family • Major Historical Events • Economic Status • Age • Place of Residence • Education Level • Work Environment

  17. The SWBAT better understand the differing philosophies of different political parties. 10-19-17 • Bell Ringer 3 and discussion • Pass back and go over unit 1 exam • Notes over the history of political parties • Read Chapter 10 500-554

  18. Bell Ringer/Journal #3 for 10-19 • Despite differences in political beliefs many Americans share the same ideals, principles, and the same patterns of belief. Do you believe this? Give me two examples.

  19. The SWBAT better understand political platforms and the political process through group work, readings and classroom discussion. 10-23-17 • Bell Ringer #4 and discussion • Platform group work. (Discussion) • Make sure chapter overview and questions from the platform stuff is finished and turned in. We may have a quiz next period. • Video Republican National Convention with Trump • You should be reading chapter 11 in the text starting on p. 500

  20. Bell Ringer # 4 for 10-23-17 • Why do you feel people do not vote? Is there any way to influence more people to vote in elections. • Please explain two of the amendments that have affected voting rights. • Why are political parties important?

  21. Group Project Instructions • Break into three groups of 10-12. • Read platform for the party you are given. • Answer questions on the sheet that is given to you. Each person needs to do this. You can do it as a group. Make sure you put the number of your platform on your sheet. • After this is done we will mix the three groups so there is a mix of people from all three platforms. • You will then come up with a consensus of what party your group likes best based on the info from the three parties you went over. • Write down 2-3 things that are most important in your group from the list. Write down 2-3 things you like personally from the 3 groups.

  22. The SWBAT understand the history of voting rights in the United States. 10-25-17 • Bell Ringer #5 and discussion • Go over unit 1 tests • Notes over voting rights(Finish packet from last class • Video clips • Quiz on Friday. We will review for this today.

  23. Bell Ringer #5 for 10-25-17 Throughout our history what kind of voter restrictions do you think we have had? • What is bias? • What is propaganda? • What is suffrage?

  24. The SWBAT understand the history of voting rights in America through reading and discussion 10-27-17 • Bell Ringer #6 and discussion with class • Complete packet from chapter 10-1 in your book: Define key terms and lesson objectives from first page on separate sheet of paper. You answer the rest of the questions on the paper. • The last 20-30 minutes we will watch the Republican National Convention from last summer. (part of the nominating process in the party)

  25. Bell Ringer # 6 for 10-27-17 • What do you feel are two of the most important issues facing the President of the United States right now? • What have you learned about the history of voting rights in America so far?

  26. The SWBAT better understand voting criteria and qualifications to vote 10-31-17 • Bell Ringer #7 and discussion • Video clips (voting criteria and last governor debate) • Finish packet from last class over 10-1 material. • Read pg. 424-450 • Notes over unit 10

  27. Bell Ringer #7 for 10-31 • What are the requirements to be able to vote in elections? • Who sets the voter requirements?

  28. The SWBAT better understand how public opinion is affected by the media and how the media affects politics 11-2-17 • Bell Ringer #8 and discussion • Review and go over material for quiz • Quiz • Video over Social Media

  29. Bell Ringer #8 for 11-2-17 Define Public Opinion. What do you believe has the largest impact on this?

  30. The SWBAT understand how interest groups affect politics 11-6-17 • Bell Ringer #9 over reading • Philosophical chair discussion over bell ringer which deals with the electoral college • Notes over interests groups, PACs, and lobbyists. • Video Clip over interest groups • Review for Civics test which will be on Wednesday • Review game?

  31. The SWBAT show they understand the basics of American Civics by meeting proficiency on a test given by the state. 11-8-17 • Bell Ringer #10 and discussion • Study for Civics Test • Civics Test 100 questions. • CNN Student News?

  32. Bell Ringer #10 for 11-8-17 • What do you think a political interest group is? • Name some of the interest groups around our school? Why are they important? How do they influence things?

  33. The SWBAT understand voting rights, interest groups, political parties and all of the history involved with the amendments by reviewing for the test 11-10-17 • Watch CNN Student news. • Bell Ringer #11. How would you solve one of the issues on the news today. • Review sheet • Play Kahootz? • Possibly start watching the video

  34. The SWBAT to show what they know about voter history and rights by showing proficiency on the unit 2 test. 11-14-17 • Bell Ringer #12 and discussion • Review for test • Test • Go over essay question for next class • Movie

  35. Bell Ringer #12 • Based on your knowledge what are the characteristics of the voter that would be most likely to vote Republican.

  36. Possible Essay Question topics • On a political spectrum be able to identify political issues and individual political beliefs. • Know what suffrage is and understand how key suffrage amendment and voting rights acts have affected voters and American culture. • Describe key factors influencing the way people vote.

  37. What is the official Election Day in the United States The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years.

  38. Reapportionment is the process of redrawing congressional districts legally and is done every • 10 years

  39. The idea that someone votes for candidates all from the same party is • Straight Ticket

  40. The person currently holding office during an election year is • Incumbent

  41. Allegiance to a political party • Partisanship

  42. A party platform can be described as • The issues the political parties take stances on.

  43. How is a president formally chosen? • Electoral college

  44. Each state sets three things for requirements to vote • Citizenship • Age • Residency

  45. List the 5 amendments and that have affected voting rights in the United States.

  46. The SWBAT better understand political parties and the political system by doing a classroom review and present their political parties to the class. 11-14/15-16 • Bell Ringers 15 and 16 and discussion • Presentations • Review • Living Room Candidate commercials.

  47. Bell Ringer #18 for 11/16-17-16 • What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do for voting? • What is the difference between voting split ticket and straight ticket? • What is bias?

  48. Bell Ringer for 11-16/17-16 • What do you feel someone should know to be a citizen of the United States of America? • Do you feel you could pass the naturalization test?

  49. The SWBAT show what they know from unit 2 by meeting proficiency on the unit test 11-16/17-16 • Bell Ringer • Review • Wrap up anything not completed for the unit • Unit 2 test • Collect bell ringers • Possibly start Mr. Smith goes to Washington

  50. Who sets voter and election qualifications? • The states

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