Unit Three Political Parties Sarah & Katie
Miscellaneous Political Parties Interest Groups Mass Media Political Cartoons 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500
What are the two primary political parties in the United States?
Republican and Democrat
When was the first “Mass Media” election?
In 1960 between Nixon and Kennedy
What party does a donkey represent?
Democrat
What does the NRA support/do?
Organization which advocates for gun rights
In a Political Cartoon, what does an oak tree represent?
Strength
What party believes in more government?
Democrat
Which party won this election?
Republicans
What is Political Ideology?
Ones political beliefs
Name 3 differences between conservatives and liberals
Conservatives: Less gun control Pro-Life Supports tax cuts Etc. Liberals: More gun control Pro-Choice Opposes tax cuts Etc.
Name two other political parties beside republicans and democrats (third parties)
1.) Libertarian 2.) Green Party 3.) Independent
What is an Interest Group?
Private organizations whose members share common views and work together to shape public policy.
What is Public Policy?
All of the many goals a government pursues.
Do Interest Groups focus on a wide variety of topics or just one?
Just one
What is “Lobbying”?
Activities by which groups pressure elected officials and influence the legislative process
What does the interest group NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
What is a medium?
Means of communication
Do media reports tell the complete story?
No
Sound Bites are aired in how many seconds?
30-45 seconds
What does Media take a large role in shaping?
Public Agenda
10% of Americans get their news from which social media?
Youtube
What is symbolism?
A symbol that represents an idea or quality
What do skulls or bones represent in a political cartoon?
Death
What is an analogy?
A comparison between two things
What is satire?
to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
What does this cartoon represent?
That tax cuts for the wealthy are outweighing jobless benefits