1. Unit 2 Elections, Politics, and the power of persuasion

2. 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?

3. 10-4/5-16: The SWBAT understand what politics are and how it affects our government and our culture
Journal/Bell Ringer #4
Unit 2 pre test
Notes over politics.
Video clip
Chapter 5 worksheet

4. 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

5. Political Party
A group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office

6. 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.

7. How many major parties do we have?
We have two and they are the democrats and the republicans

8. 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.

9. Why a Two-Party System in U.S.
Historical Basis – Federalists vs. Anti- Federalists.
Force of Tradition – “It’s always been that way.”
The Electoral System – Discourages minor party success due to Single- Member Districts, and election laws passed through Bipartisan cooperation.
American Ideological Consensus – Shared ideals, basic principles and patterns of belief.

10. 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?

11. 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

12. Pluralism (Pluralistic society)
Plurality
Pluralism (Pluralistic society)
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.
Term used to describe a society which consists of several distinct cultures and groups.

13. Minor (Third) Parties Develop around single issues.
Goal of influencing people’s opinions on those issues.
Must achieve a coalition to govern.

14. Coalition
A temporary alliance of several groups who come together to form a working majority and so to control a government.

15. 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.

16. Factors influencing party affiliation
Family
Major Historical Events
Economic Status
Age
Place of Residence
Education Level
Work Environment

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Group Project Instructions
Break into three groups of
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.

20. 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?

21. 10-14/17-16 Bell Ringer #7 Notes chapter 6 over amendments on voting.
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

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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?

25. 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?

26. 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)

27. 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?

28. The SWBAT understand better how politics and political parties work by creating their own.
10-27/31-16
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)

29. 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?

30. 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

31. 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?

32. Bell Ringer #13 for 11-3/4-16
If you were running for an office what would be your approach in a debate?

33. 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
Hillary Clinton video clip
SNL third debate
Chapter 7 worksheet
Chapter 7 notes

34. 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?

35. The SWBAT understand how interest groups affect politics and what the electoral college is
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

36. The idea that someone votes for candidates all from the same party is
Straight Ticket

37. The person currently holding office during an election year is
Incumbent

38. Allegiance to a political party
Partisanship

39. A party platform can be described as
The issues the political parties take stances on.

40. How is a president formally chosen?
Electoral college

41. Each state sets three things for requirements to vote
Citizenship
Age
Residency

42. Bell Ringer 15 for 11-9/10-16
Reflect on Tuesday historical night. What are your feelings?

43. The SWBAT understand the election process a little better through review and listening to party presentations.
11-9/10-16
Bell Ringer 15 and discussion
Notes over Interest groups chapter 9
Presentations?
CNN Student News
Open book/note quiz over unit 2.

44. What do you believe has the largest impact on this?
Bell Ringer #16 for 11-14/15-16
Define Public Opinion.
What do you believe has the largest impact on this?

45. Bell Ringer #17 for 11-14/15-16
List the 5 amendments and that have affected voting rights in the United States.

46. 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
Bell Ringers 15 and 16 and discussion
Presentations
Review
Living Room Candidate commercials.

47. Bell Ringer #17 for 11/
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?

48. 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?

49. The SWBAT show what they know from unit 2 by meeting proficiency on the unit test
11-16/17-16
Bell Ringer
Review
Wrap up anything not completed for the unit
Unit 2 test
Collect bell ringers
Possibly start Mr. Smith goes to Washington

50. Who sets voter and election qualifications?
The states

51. Developed around single issues where the main goal is to persuade voters on certain issues
Interest groups

52. A states number of electoral college votes are equal to their representation in the:
Congress

53. The right to vote is called
Suffrage

54. On the political spectrum, a moderate would most likely
Favor a middle of the road philosophy

55. This is the spread of information in order to influence and audience
Propaganda

56. Purpose of a Primary Election
Narrow down candidates for office

57. What does the Federal Election Commision do?
Regulates the money donated

58. Know these items from last time and how they influenced our Constitution/Government
Parliamentary government
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Separation of Powers
Great Compromise

59. What is a lobbyist?
A person that interest groups hire to represent them in government and must register with the government

60. What do Political Action Committees do?
Influence elections by donating to campaigns.