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Election 2012. Citizenship: Quick Write. Select a quote and response to it in a quick write in your notebook. Consider these questions: What is the main idea of the quote? How does the quote relate to your values and beliefs? How does the quote apply to the upcoming election?.
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Citizenship: Quick Write • Select a quote and response to it in a quick write in your notebook. • Consider these questions: • What is the main idea of the quote? • How does the quote relate to your values and beliefs? • How does the quote apply to the upcoming election?
Do you believe that the government should have a bigger role in your life on a daily basis? The BIG Question!
PACs: What are they? • Political Action Committees • Can donate up to $5000 to support a candidate • Lobbyists often become a PAC • Examples
2010 ruling in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission First Amendment: Corporations and unions have the same free speech as individuals.
Poster • Summarize the facts. Include 3-5 facts about the issue. • Summarize each candidate’s position on the issue—another 3-5 points. • Evaluate each candidate’s position.
How is this cartoon related to what you learned about 2012 Election Issues?