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Each of the following political cartoons makes a commentary about FEDERALISM . Explain the point of the view expressed in each cartoon by doing the following:. Federalism in Cartoons. Identifying the SUBJECT of the cartoon Doing your “SECS” analysis Decoding any SYMBOLS
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Each of the following political cartoons makes a commentary about FEDERALISM. Explain the point of the view expressed in each cartoon by doing the following: Federalism in Cartoons • Identifying the SUBJECT of the cartoon • Doing your “SECS” analysis • Decoding any SYMBOLS • Taking note of EXAGERRATION (or UNDERSTATEMENT) • Looking for CARICATURE • Breaking down any STEREOTYPING • Explaining the cartoonist’s position on federalism. • Connecting the cartoonist’s position on federalism to a concept (e.g., cooperative federalism) discussed in Chapter 3.
Circle of Life BY JOE HELLER, GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE - 6/10/2010
Doing the Nullification Rag BY PAT BAGLEY, SALT LAKE TRIBUNE - 2/3/2011
Get Big Government Off My Back BY Nick Anderson, HOUSTON CHRONICLE - 10/31/2012
Federalism in Cartoons – Part 2 The following political cartoon makes a commentary about FEDERALISM in the context of the Supreme Court’s decision in Arizona v. United States (2012). Analyze the cartoon by doing the following: • Think about what is LITERALLY depicted in the cartoon. • Do your “SECS” analysis: • Decoding any SYMBOLS • Taking note of EXAGERRATION (or UNDERSTATEMENT) • Looking for CARICATURE • Breaking down any STEREOTYPING • Respond to the prompts on your “Detecting Bias”handout.
My Papers BY Signe Wilkinson, Philadephia Daily News - 6/27/2012