One Big Party

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to… evaluate the impact political parties have on society, government, or the political system

Today’s Reading When it is your turn to read, stand up Today’s Reading When it is your turn to read, stand up. Make sure no one else is talking. Read loudly and clearly so the whole class can hear you. Check the board to see how much you will have to read. Reading

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Numbers 1 through 8, please stand up.

There are too few parties for citizens to choose from. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 8

The public has almost no voice. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 7

Party platforms must appeal to so many people that party members can’t agree on core beliefs. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 6

Parties have to work together to get things done. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 5

More parties have a say in government so everyone can join a party they believe in. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 4

There is no opportunity for opposing views to be represented. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 3

Too many parties create divisions and make it hard for the government to accomplish reform. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 2

Reform is easy because there is no opposition. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party 1

Encourages parties to create broad platforms that include many types of voters. Is this a strength or a weakness? Which kind of party system is this? strength weakness 1 party 2 party multiple party Anyone may answer.

Writing Today’s Writing Please get out your “EP/1BP/CE” paper. On the 1st empty line, write “One Big Party”. On the next line, draw a star. After the star, write the most important thing/idea/concept you learned from today’s lesson. Try not to look at your reading; get the ideas from your brain. Stand up when you are finished. Writing

Today’s Note Sharing When I call on you, read your star idea and then sit down. Everyone else in the class will write that idea. If a student has the same idea already written down, she or he can sit as well without needing to reshare. Note Sharing