1. TOPIC.1: What Parties Do PARTIES AND PARTY SYSTEMS

2. ENGAGE DIRECTIONS & HINTS : 1. Analyze chart contained in the box through the using the tools in below. 2. Complete the source information and then address the questions that assist in breaking down the cartoon to help you understand its meaning. 3. TIME: 7 Minutes: http://www.online- stopwatch.com/large-stopwatch/ http://www.online- stopwatch.com/large-stopwatch/

3. EXPLORE.1 POLITICAL PARTIES ISSUE : OVERVIEW  Overview: Political Parties debate topics all the time. Political parties use these debates to inform and activate their supporters. This is one of the main functions of Political Parties. These debates eventually lead to elections of one political party member or another in the position to turn the topic of debate into legislation and potentially new laws or regulations to address the topic. Politic  Purpose: This activity is designed to develop student research skills through the selection of a controversial topic, taking a position on the topic and presenting it.

4. EXPLORE.2 Task: 1. Select a topic from the list 2. Research the position a. Provide an overview of the position b. Look at both at the Pro-Con of the issue c. Identify the Republican & Democratic Position on the Issue d. Select a position and support it 3. Create a product that represents the position a. Slogan b. Bumper Sticker c. Pamphlet 4. Present to the class

5. EXPLORE.3 TOPICS of CHOICE  Gun Control  No Child Left Behind  Equal Pay  Minimum Wage Raises  Affirmative action  Same Sex Civil Rights  Religious Liberty  Abortion  Immigration Rights  Death penalty in Texas

6. EXPLORE.4 POLITICAL PARTIES ISSUE : Part.1 Select your topic of issues Start with Wikipedia to gain an overview of the issue Find 2 Newspaper articles and 2 Opinion Articles (Each from a different position) Go to Republican Party and Democratic Party Platforms to find their position Record your research on Research Document Write a summary of your research ( Half Page)

7. EXPLORE.5 POLITICAL PARTIES ISSUE I. Part.2: Political Slogan A. Must be catchy B. Reflect the position you are taking C. No longer than 1 Sentence D. Memorable Phrase E. Purpose is to emphasize a particular position to be remembered

8. EXPLORE.6 II. Part.3: Bumper Sticker A. Reflect the Slogan B. Color full design C. Easily Readable

9. EXPLORE.7 III. Part.4: Pamphlet A. Take your research and create a pamphlet B. Identify the Issues C. Create a Brief History D. Explain your position E. Persuade through words, slogans and images that your position is correct F. Open a word document and use the pamphlet template

10. PROJECT ELECTION 2016 Who will Win in 2016 THE RESULTS ARE IN: A Principles of Government Survey TOPIC: Qualifications for the Presidency Who will choose the Presidents of the next several decades? Who will determine which Senators and Representatives make laws during the 21st century? Who will cast the votes that will influence public policy of the future? The answer is: YOU. As a member of the next generation of American voters, your opinion counts. That’s why the Close Up Foundation and Prentice Hall teamed up to sponsor a national survey of high school students’ views about government and politics. On the Magruder’s American Government Web site at www.phschool.com the results of the entire survey can be found. Follow the link to the Close Up Foundation and click on Student Opinion on Government and Politics.

11. PROJECT ELECTION 2016 Who will Win in 2016 TASK 1. Conduct a poll of your classmates about what they feel are the qualities needed in a President 2. Ask your English and Social Studies Teachers for Permission to conduct the survey 3. Hand-out the Survey slip and have students check off the best answer for each box 4. They do not put their names on it 5. Collect the survey’s and return them to class: Assigned 1.06.16 – Return to class 1.08.16 6. In-class we will tally the results 7. place your data on the spread sheet 8. Create an Austin HS Bar graph displaying the answers 9. Compare your data to the 2000 poll 10. Analyze and answer the questions

12. PROJECT ELECTION 2016 Who will Win in 2016 Part.1 CONDUCT SURVEY 1. Conduct a poll of your classmates about what they feel are the qualities needed in a President 2. Ask your English and Social Studies Teachers for Permission to conduct the survey 3. Hand-out the Survey slip and have students check off the best answer for each box 4. They do not put their names on it 5. Collect the survey’s and return them to class: Assigned 1.06.16 – Return to class 1.08.16

13. PROJECT ELECTION 2016 Who will Win in 2016 Part.1 CONDUCT SURVEY 1. Conduct a poll of your classmates about what they feel are the qualities needed in a President 2. Ask your English and Social Studies Teachers for Permission to conduct the survey 3. Hand-out the Survey slip and have students check off the best answer for each box 4. They do not put their names on it 5. Collect the survey’s and return them to class: Assigned 1.06.16 – Return to class 1.08.16