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AGENDA October 21, 2013 Today’s topics  Timeline of Political Parties & Voting Rights Administrative  Test corrections: Deadline = 4:00 pm TODAY  Unit 2 Test: October 29/30  STAMPS: Chapter Glossary terms Homework  Timeline of Political Parties & Voting Rights  Due next class  Media Log: Due Monday, October 28

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Learning Goals Unit 2 Guide How do individuals and organizations shape public policy? Analyze the history of voting rights and political parties in the U.S. Evaluate voting as a method of shaping public policy Explain how who can and cannot vote can affect public policy

Partner or Group Work  Say hello / make eye contact  Pair share / take turns  Use a quiet voice and make an honest effort to communicate.  At desk or assigned place  Materials are out and task is being actively worked on.

Timeline of Political Parties & Voting Rights Use at least 2 pages (page 1 = ; page 2 = 1900-present) For each Timeline element, include Name/Event Description Date/Range Significance (to today / history of political parties) Symbol Page # 1789 Federalist Party Democratic- Republican Party Election of 1796 Description: Significance: pg 131

Timeline Elements  Federalist Party  Democratic-Republican Party  Democratic Party  Republican Party  Election of 1796  Election of 1800  Era of the Democrats  Era of the Republicans  Return of the Democrats  Era of Divided Government  Election of Lincoln (1860)  1 st Expansion of Suffrage (early 1800s)  15 th Amendment  19 th Amendment  24 th Amendment  Voting Rights Act of 1965  26 th Amendment

Homework Before you leave  Pick up your belongings & any trash  Straighten desks Homework  Timeline of Political Parties & Voting Rights  Due next class  Media Log: Due Monday, October 28