Unit IV - Chapters 6, 8 & 10
Socialization, Parties & Interest Groups
Thursday/Friday, October 8-9
Tuesday/Wednesday, October 13/14 - Canvas Assignment Due!
1st Period:
Parents v. Seattle - Dillion, Sariah, Jessica, Claire
Gideon v. Wainwright- Kenny, Maddy, Taylor
2nd Period:
Parents v. Seattle - Blaze, Bryson, Christian, Tony
Gideon v. Wainwright- Alexa, Danielle, Baylee, Tyler
3rd Period:
Gideon v. Wainwright - Yanet, Hayden, Maria, Craig
5th Period:
Gideon v. Wainwright- Shelby Lee, Isabel, Kaylyn
Finish Public Opinion/Political Socialization Lesson:
Public Opinion and Political Socialization
Public Opinion & Candidates (Flip-flopping) SNL Skit
Political Ideologies PowerPoint
Liberal v. Conservatives Issue Analysis
Political Socialization Assignment Due on Canvas at midnight on Wednesday!
Thursday/Friday, October 15/16 - UNIT III EXAM DAY
George Gallup In-Class Reading and Discussion
In-Class Public Opinion Activity
The Gallup Trends website
Monday, October 19
Discuss the Two-Party System and Third Parties
HOMEWORK:
Read "The Decline of Collective Responsibility in American Politics" by Morris Fiorina
- Bring 1 page of notes (gets you into the discussion - 20 points)!
- You can use your notes on your quiz!
Guided Reading Questions:
1. How have strong party systems clarified politics for Americans?
2. Identify and explain two major political reforms of recent times that have drastically impacted the strength of our two-party system.
3. Cite examples of how the decline of our two-party system has impacted the party-in-electorate.
4. Cite examples of how the decline of our two-party system has impacted the party-in-government.
5. Identify and explain the three major consequences of the decline of collective responsibility by our political parties.
Tuesday/Wednesday, October 20-21
In-Class Reading Quiz - M. Fiorina "The Decline of Collective Responsibility in American Politics"
"The Decline of Collective Responsibility in American Politics" by Morris Fiorina
1st period
John, Brittany, Jericka, Zach
2nd period
Gio, Tony, Ashley, Bailee
3rd period
Jacquelyn, Carter, Chelsea, Vance
5th Period
Sharita, Parker, Auburn
How to Create and Share Google Slides
Interest Groups Discussion
- DIfferences between interest groups and political parties
- Major interest groups
- Who they back https://www.opensecrets.org/
- How lobbying works