1. There’s no such thing as a “Mother Bull.” Bulls are male, not female.
October 31, 2011 Monday
BELLWORK: If a father bull drinks 4 gallons of water a day and a baby bull drinks 2 gallons of water, how many gallons of water does a mother bull drink a day?
There’s no such thing as a “Mother Bull.” Bulls are male, not female.
OBJECTIVE: SWBAT understand and explain the 5 functions of Political Parties in the United States
AGENDA:
Chapter 5 – Section 1 Guided Notes (5 Functions of Political Parties)

2. Chapter 5 – Section 1 Guided Notes “5 Functions of Political Parties”
Political Party – Group of people who seek to control government through winning elections and holding public office.
Coalition – A union of people with diverse interests who come together in order to get a candidate elected to public office

3. Function # 1 – Nominating Function
Recruit potential candidates for office
Name candidates for public office (primaries)
Gather support for votes

4. Function # 2 – Informer Function
Inform people
Inspire citizens to vote for a candidate
Take positions on key issues
Criticize opponents
Attract as many voters as possible

5. Function # 3 – “Seal of Approval” Function
Ensure good performance of candidate
Choose qualified candidates with good moral character
Ensure candidates do a good job or else they will not be re-elected

6. Function # 4 – Governing Function
The parties bridge the gaps between the three branches of government.
Limits the choice to a few alternatives, rather than a confusing variety of candidates.

7. Fuction # 5 – Watch-dog Function
Criticizes the policies and behavior of party in power.
Ensures “appropriate” conduct of party in power
Attempts to convince voters to elect a different party candidate next time.
Opposes the current government while remaining loyal to people and nation.