1. Civics
Daily Lessons

2. While you were gone Civics - Make-up Assignments Mr. Cook/Mrs
While you were gone Civics - Make-up Assignments Mr. Cook/Mrs. Colvin Room 214 Student-_____________ Date Absent- Jan. 7 Date Due-______ Please attach your make-up work to this sheet when you hand it in!
Homework:
Ch Notes, 11.2 Notes and 11.3 Notes- Jan. 8
Semester Test Review- Wed. Jan 9
Semester Test- Jan. 10 or 11 (Chapters 1-11)
In Class Work: Ch. 11.1
25 min.
In Class Reading and work on Chapter 11.
Read and work on worksheets
We will go over the vocabulary and some answers at the beginning of the class. You are responsible for the rest of the worksheet
On Line Quiz- sections 1-3, your own.
Examination:
Date and Period you will take the exam-______
Signature:____________

3. Day #85 Reading Quiz Go over 11.3 homework Coop- back of homework
Homework due today- Ch. 11.3
Reading Quiz
Go over 11.3 homework
Coop- back of homework
On Line Quiz- section 3 on the overhead if time.

4. Ch. 11.1 Vocabulary Public opinion [273]
CHAPTER 11 KEY TERMS
SECTION 11.1 Terms definitions
Public opinion
[273]
The total of the opinions held concerning a particular issue
Mass media
Various forms of communication that transmit information to large numbers of people
Propaganda
Ideas spread to influence people
Poll
[276]
A survey to measure public opinion
Influence
To change, or have an effect on
Shaping public opinion
Can be shaped by many factors including family, friends, teachers, mass media, and propaganda
Measuring public opinion
One way is by conducting a public opinion poll
Factor
A cause
Concealed propaganda
[274]
Presented as fact and its sources are kept secret

5. Ch. 11.1 Vocabulary Revealed propaganda [274]
CHAPTER 11 KEY TERMS
SECTION 11.1 Terms definitions
Revealed propaganda
[274]
Makes readers or listeners aware that someone is trying to influence them
Testimonials
Endorsements from famous people
Bandwagon
“Everybody’s doing it!”
[275]
Method appeals to people’s desire to do what their friends and neighbors are doing
[“peer pressure” factor]
Name Calling
Using an unpleasant label or description to harm a person, group, or product
Glittering Generalities
Uses words or vague statements that sound good but have little real meaning
Plain-Folks Appeal
[276]
Designed to show people that, as one of them, the candidate can best represent their interests
Card Stacking
Uses facts that support only one side of a particular product, idea, or candidate
[stacks the cards against the truth]

6. CHAPTER 11 6 Propaganda Techniques  Propaganda is speech that is meant to persuade. A variety of techniques are used to persuade people and to shape public opinion.
1 Testimonial
Bono of the rock band U2 tells about his work in Africa while lobbying the U.S. government to send aid to the continent.

7. 2 Bandwagon
Organizations persuade young people to vote by showing celebrities, like Natalie Portman, who support their causes.

8. 3 Name Calling
The Harry S. Truman campaign for president criticizes opponents.

9. 4 Glittering Generalities
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft gives a speech on the Patriot Act that includes an emotional appeal to the ideal of liberty.

10. 5 Plain-Folks Appeal
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appeals for transportation funding by picking up a rake and helping workers fill potholes.

11. 6 Card Stacking
One newspaper uses card stacking to show only one version of the disputed 2000 presidential election, which was undecided for weeks.

12. Homework
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21. Public Opinion Poll – 2005 – CBS News- 1,100 adults (pg 277)

22. Public Opinion and How It Is Shaped
What is public opinion and how is it shaped?
Public Opinion and How It Is Shaped
Recall: What are two examples of ways that information might be inaccurate or misleading?
Identify Cause and Effect: How can distinguishing between fact and opinion help voters participate in the democratic process?
Evaluate: Which type of sources do you find to be the most reliable for obtaining facts?

23. Propaganda techniques
What is propaganda, and what are six common propaganda techniques?
Propaganda techniques
Recall: How do political parties use propaganda?
Make Judgments: Do you think propaganda can be a good thing? Why or why not?

24. Measuring Public Opinion
How is public opinion measured?
Measuring Public Opinion
Recall: What might happen if a poll is conducted using an unrepresentative sample of the public?
Predict: If you conducted a poll that resulted in mostly undecided responses, what might you do next?

25. SECTION 11-2 TERMS definition
CHAPTER 11 KEY TERMS
SECTION 11-2 TERMS definition
Interesting groups
[278]
Organizations of people with a common interest that try to influence government policies and decisions
Lobby
Interest group or pressure group
Lobbyist
[279]
A person who is paid by a lobby or interest group to represent that group’s interests
Public interest groups
Groups that seek to promote the interest of the general public
Types of interest groups
Include business associations, labor unions, farm organizations, veteran’s organizations, teachers’ associations, and consumer groups; some represent the economic interests of their members
Economic-interest groups
Seek to influence government policies that affect their industry or professions [National Association of Manufacturers, United Mine Workers of America, American Farm Bureau Federation,
Power
[280]
Some groups may have better organization and funding and be more powerful that others in influencing public officials and the public
Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 1995
Tightened regulations by closing many loopholes, or ways of evading the law

26. Homework
11.2

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11.2

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35. What is an Interest Group?
What are interest groups, and what are the different types of interest groups?
What is an Interest Group?
Identify: Name an interest group that focuses on the economic interests of its members?
Describe: How do interest groups try to influence government decisions?
Make Judgments: To what type of interest group would you like to belong?

36. Lobbyists Influence Government
How do Lobbyists try to influence government and public opinion?
Lobbyists Influence Government
Sequence: What does Congress do after it listens to both sides of an issue from lobbyists?
Draw Conclusions: Why might labor groups favor an increase in minimum wage, while business groups oppose it?

37. Interest Groups and Power
Do interest groups have too much power?
Interest Groups and Power
Recall: Name two things that a lobbyist must reveal to the government.
Elaborate: Why do you think that lobbyists need to reveal who they work for and how much they spend on lobbying?

38. SECTION 11-3 Terms - definitions
CHAPTER 11 KEY TERMS
SECTION 11-3 Terms - definitions
Volunteers
[285]
Individuals who work without pay to help others
Political action committees (PACs)
[286]
Groups that collect voluntary contributions from members and use this money to fund candidates that their committees favor
Citizen responsibility
[282]
To participate in political activities; vital to the preservation of a democratic government
Participate in government
In at least four (4) way: speaking out on public issues, participating in a community action group, working on a political campaign, and VOTING
Voting
Is democracy in action; the single most important opportunity for citizens to participate in government; an important RESPONSIBILITY
Why few people vote
[284]
Apathy, or lack of interest or concern about the issues, discourages many people; do not register do not eligible to vote; may not like any of the candidates running for office
Every vote counts
Results of the 2000 presidential election; outcome in Florida’s electoral votes made George W. Bush the winner with 271 electoral votes to Al Gore’s 266
National 2000 presidential election
Bush became the first president in more than 100 years who did not win the popular vote; nationwide, Gore won popular vote

39. Homework
11.3

40. 1. Answers may include: speaking out on
SECTION 3
Reading the Section
1. Answers may include: speaking out on
public issues, participating in a community action group, working on a political
campaign, and voting.
2. Answers may include: apathy, not registered, illness, dislike of all candidates, no
transportation to polling place, out of
town during election, not meeting residency requirements, belief that one vote
does not make a difference.
Post-Reading Quick Check
1. PACs collect voluntary contributions from
members and use them to fund the candidates the committee favors.
2. Answers may include: write letters, make
phone calls, fax information, make office
visits, etc.
Homework
11.3

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48. Four Ways Citizens Can Participate in Government
What are four ways that all citizens can participate in government?
Four Ways Citizens Can Participate in Government
Recall: What are four ways to participate in government?
Describe: How can you make your opinion on issues known to your officials?
Evaluate: What do you think the most effective way to discuss an issue with a government official might be?

49. Why is voting important, and why do so few U.S. citizens vote?
Voting is important
Recall: Is this statement true or false? “The United States has one of the lowest voter turnouts of any democratic country in the world.”
Rank: Do you agree or disagree with the statement “Voting is probably the most important opportunity for Citizens to participate in government”? Why or Why not?

50. Taking Part in Political Campaigns
How do volunteers and interest groups help political campaigns?
Taking Part in Political Campaigns
Recall: How old must you be to vote?
Identify Cause and Effect: What might be the benefits of volunteering for a political candidate even if you are not old enough to vote?