Transcript Unit 2 political parties

Unit 2 Elections,
Politics, and the
power of persuasion
Journal/Bell Ringer #4 10-4/5-16
• How would you define politics?
• What is a political party?
• Give me an example of politics in action?
10-4/5-16: The SWBAT understand what politics are
and how it affects our government and our culture
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Journal/Bell Ringer #4
Unit 2 pre test
Notes over politics.
Video clip
Chapter 5 worksheet
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
Political Party
A group of persons who seek to control
government through the winning of
elections and the holding of public office
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.
How many major parties do we
have?
• We have two and they are the democrats and the
republicans
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.
Why a Two-Party System in U.S.
• Historical Basis –
Federalists vs. AntiFederalists.
• Force of Tradition – “It’s
always been that way.”
• The Electoral System –
Discourages minor party
success due to SingleMember Districts, and
election laws passed
through Bipartisan
cooperation.
• American Ideological
Consensus – Shared
ideals, basic principles and
patterns of belief.
Bell Ringer #5 for 10-10/11-13
• Which political party, if
any, do you feel you
identify the most with?
Why do you feel this is
the case?
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.
10-10/11-16
• Bell Ringer # 5
• Go over Unit 1 test
• Notes over chapter 5
• Political spectrum survey
• CNN Student News and the
debate
Plurality
• 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.
Pluralism (Pluralistic
society)
• Term used to describe
a society which consists
of several distinct
cultures and groups.
Minor (Third) Parties
•Develop around single issues.
•Goal of influencing people’s opinions on those
issues.
•Must achieve a coalition to govern.
Coalition
• A temporary alliance of several groups who
come together to form a working majority and
so to control a government.
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.
Factors influencing party affiliation
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Family
Major Historical Events
Economic Status
Age
Place of Residence
Education Level
Work Environment
Bell Ringer/Journal #6 for
10-12/13-16
• 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.
The SWBAT better understand the differing
philosophies of different political parties.
10-12/13-16
• Bell Ringer 6 and discussion
• Finish Notes over chapter 5
• Group project political parties.
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.
Bell Ringer # 7 for 10-14/17-16
Throughout our history what kind of voter restrictions
do you think we have had?
• What is bias?
• What is propaganda?
• What is suffrage?
The SWBAT better understand political platforms and the political
process through group work, readings and classroom discussion.
10-14/17-16
• Bell Ringer #7
• Notes chapter 6 over amendments on voting.
• Finish platform group work. (Discussion)
• Make sure chapter 5 overview and questions from the platform
stuff is finished and turned in.
• Hillary Clinton video history clip?
• Quiz next class period over chapter 5 and 6?
• Discuss Wednesday
Bell Ringer # 8 for 10-18/19-16
• 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 affected
voting rights.
The SWBAT understand voting rights and the different
amendments that changed them
10-18/19-16
• Bell Ringer #8 and discussion
• Video clips
• No class for 1B
The SWBAT understand voting, and voter
behavior
• Bell Ringer #9 and discussion
• Finish chapter 6 notes
• Vocabulary on page 174 Know the words under
political dictionary. They will be on the quiz next
class and you can use them.
• Go over party platform project
• Review game?
Bell Ringer #9 for 10-24/25-16
• What do you feel are three of the most
important issues facing the soon to be new
President of the United States?
The SWBAT understand how the political parties
and process works by creating their own party
10-26/27-16
• Bell Ringer
• Quiz
• Library time for party platforms(1/2 of class)
Bell Ringer #10 for 10-26/27-16
• From the first two debates what was something that
was said that you agreed strongly with? Why? What
was something you disagreed with? Why? Who do
you think did the best? Why?
The SWBAT understand better how politics and
political parties work by creating their own.
10-27/31-16
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Bell Ringer #11 based on the debate
Go to LAB A for college applications
Worksheet over chapter 7?????
Watch first half of the final debate (20-30 minutes)
Bell Ringer #11 for 10-28/31-16
• From what you saw who do you feel did better in the
3rd and final debate? Why? What were the important
issues brought up?
The SWBAT understand the election process better by
understanding how the nominating and elections take
place
11-1/2-16
• Bell Ringer #12 and discussion
• Vote for President each class
• Chapter 7 worksheet?
• B Day classes will go to the library to work on political party
first part of class.
• Political party assignment is due on Friday/Monday.?
• Bell Ringers due next class
Bell Ringer #12 for 11-1/2-16
Out of all the candidates running for President,
which one do you think you would vote for right
now and why?
Bell Ringer #13 for 11-3/4-16
• If you were running for an office what would be
your approach in a debate?
The SWBAT understand the nomination
process in elections.
11-3/4-16
• Get caught up on Bell Ringers
• Go to the library first half. Projects for 1A and 2B
only
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Hillary Clinton video clip
SNL third debate
Chapter 7 worksheet
Chapter 7 notes
Bell Ringer #14 for 11-7/8-16
• What is an interest group? What is a PAC?
• Name some of the interest groups around our
school? Why are they important? How do they
influence things?
The SWBAT understand how interest groups
affect politics and what the electoral college is
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Bell Ringer #14 and discussion
CNN Student News
Review “I know, I know game” for candy
Chapter 7 worksheet needs to be finished.
Notes over chapter 9 and part of 8. Interest groups and
the electoral college.
• Presentations?
• Open note/book quiz
The idea that someone votes for candidates all from the
same party is
• Straight Ticket
The person currently holding office during an
election year is
• Incumbent
Allegiance to a political party
• Partisanship
A party platform can be described as
• The issues the political parties take stances on.
How is a president formally chosen?
• Electoral college
Each state sets three things for
requirements to vote
• Citizenship
• Age
• Residency
Bell Ringer 15 for 11-9/10-16
• Reflect on Tuesday historical night. What are your
feelings?
The SWBAT understand the election process a little
better through review and listening to party
presentations.
11-9/10-16
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Bell Ringer 15 and discussion
Notes over Interest groups chapter 9
Presentations?
CNN Student News
Open book/note quiz over unit 2.
Bell Ringer #16 for 11-14/15-16
DEFINE PUBLIC OPINION.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE HAS THE
LARGEST IMPACT ON THIS?
Bell Ringer #17 for 11-14/15-16
• List the 5 amendments and that have affected voting
rights in the United States.
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
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Bell Ringers 15 and 16 and discussion
Presentations
Review
Living Room Candidate commercials.
Bell Ringer #17 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?
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?
The SWBAT show what they know from unit 2
by meeting proficiency on the unit test
11-16/17-16
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Bell Ringer
Review
Wrap up anything not completed for the unit
Unit 2 test
Collect bell ringers
Possibly start Mr. Smith goes to Washington
Who sets voter and election qualifications?
• The states
Developed around single issues where the main
goal is to persuade voters on certain issues
• Interest groups
A states number of electoral college votes are equal to
their representation in the:
• Congress
The right to vote is called
• Suffrage
On the political spectrum, a moderate would
most likely
• Favor a middle of the road philosophy
This is the spread of information in order to influence
and audience
• Propaganda
Purpose of a Primary Election
• Narrow down candidates for office
What does the Federal Election
Commision do?
• Regulates the money donated
Know these items from last time and how they
influenced our Constitution/Government
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Parliamentary government
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Separation of Powers
Great Compromise
What is a lobbyist?
• A person that interest groups hire to represent them
in government and must register with the
government
What do Political Action
Committees do?
• Influence elections by donating to campaigns.