1. Important Reminders!  Make up Unit 1 Exam ASAP!! (Before school any morning, or after school on Wednesdays)  CAS signoff sheet due Tuesday, Oct. 7 th

2. THE BIRTH AND EVOLUTION OF US POLITICAL PARTIES 10/12

3. Intro to Political Parties  Political Party- group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office  Nominate candidates  Inform and activate supporters  Act as bonding agent  Govern  Act as watchdog What are they?What do they do?

4. Guided Reading- Political Parties  With a partner, please complete the following (122):  Nominate candidates  Inform and activate supporters  Act as bonding agent  Govern  Act as watchdog Summarize Create a Venn Diagram that Compares and Contrasts 2 party system, 1 party system, and Multiparty System

5. U.S. Political Party Timeline  In groups of 4, you will be responsible for researching the major political eras in U.S. history.  Within your group you must identify the following for all 5 Eras. -Approximate dates of the era -Predominate Party during the era -Presidents/Key Politicians during era  You will then create a timeline with the information as well as a picture/symbol for each!

6. Homework: Due Thurs, 09/26- 15pts  Read pages 119-124 in American Government Textbook.  Outline each section according to Red and Blue sections (ex- What are the sections, what are the main ideas under each section?) I. Section Title a. main point/idea b. another point/ idea/term II. Section Title