SWBAT simulate how congressional districts can be drawn to the advantage of one political party over another. Review the Exit Slip provided. Do you have any questions about the Simulation or the Exit Slip? Play The ReDistricting Game. Study Chapter 8 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet tools, then test yourself. If you score lower than 70% repeat the process. Quiz and Folder Check tomorrow. Make sure you have all classwork, homework, and a current event organized on the left side.
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Objective:
SWBAT evaluate the redistricting process, as well as explain the difference between primary and caucus.
Warm-up:
Identify the significance of Baker v. Carr.
Explain the connection between Gary v. Sanders, Reynolds v. Sims, and Wesberry v. Sanders. Describe the impact of Gaffney v. Cummings. Discuss the significance of Johnson v. DeGrandy. What part(s) of the Constitution and/or Amendments were most often referenced in these cases? Any additional pieces of legislation referenced? Homework:
Read Wilson, pages 200-208 (to Who Decides the Election)
Answer Questions 12-13 Vocabulary: independent expenditure, soft money, prospective voting, retrospective voting Current Event:
Judges Find Wisconsin Redistricting Unfairly Favored Republicans
Federal Court Opens the Door to Restrictions on Partisan Gerrymandering Objective:
SWBAT discuss the Supreme Court's role in addressing voter representation.
Warm-up:
Describe the role of the Supreme Court (hint: a vocabulary word sums it up perfectly). Differentiate between enumerated and reserved powers of the Constitution. Explain Federalism. What does voter representation have to do with the powers referenced?
One Person, One VoteHomework:
Read Wilson, pages 192-200 (to Money)
Answer Questions 7-11 Vocabulary: position issue, valence issue, general election, primary election, closed primary, open primary, blanket primary, runoff primary, presidential primary Additional Court Cases:Objective:
SWBAT understand that demographic changes lead to reapportionment by the party in control of state legislatures, as well as evaluate the effects of redistricting on elections at the state and national level.
Warm-up:
Homework:
Read Wilson, pages 185-192 (Primary vs. General Campaigns)
Answer Questions 1-6 Vocabulary: incumbent, coattails, political action committee, malapportionment, gerrymandering, sophomore surge Current Event:Objective:
SWAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to political parties.
Warm-up:
Read 21st Century Tea Party Movement and respond to the following directives:
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Current Events:5 Things You Need To Know About How Third Party Candidates Did In 2016 Third Party Voters March Side By Side With Clinton Backers To Protest Trump Did Third Party Candidates Cost Hillary Clinton The Election Objective:SWBAT investigate the history and role of third parties in American politics, as well as analyze primary documents to evaluate barriers and challenges faced by third parties. Warm-up:Identify the focus, symbols, details, context, and audience. What is the main idea? Homework:Study Chapter 7 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet tools, then test yourself. If you score lower than 70% repeat the process. Quiz and Folder Check tomorrow. Make sure you have all classwork, homework, and a current event organized on the left side.
Objective:
SWBAT create a flow chart in order to determine how disagreements between Jefferson and Hamilton lead to the first American political parties, as well as identify the roles of current political parties.
Objective:
SWBAT simulate an early political event in order to describe how early political parties were formed, as well as identify the roles of current political parties.
Warm-up:
Identify the three points of advice Washington gave in his Farewell Address. Cite specific passages from the text to support your list. Be prepared to share exactly where your point comes from (page and paragraph), as well as explain the citation in your own words.
Homework:
Read Wilson 171-180
Answer Questions 6-7 Vocabulary: caucus Objective:
SWBAT analyze George Washington's Farewell Address in order to identify three points of advice he gave the nation upon his retirement from public office.
Warm-up:
Create a list of words that you would define or change (provide synonym) in order to clarify George Washington's Farewell Address. Prepare to explain your choices.
Homework:
Read Wilson 162-171 (to The Two Party System)
Answer Questions 3-5 Vocabulary: superdelegates, political machine, ideological party, solidarity incentives, sponsored party, personal following, two party system, plurality system Current Events:Putting the Polling Miss of the 2016 Election in Perspective Voter Turnout at 20 Year Low in 2016 Clinton's Popular Vote Lead Will Grow Electoral College Lesson Objective:SWBAT analyze George Washington's Farewell Address in order to identify three points of advice he gave the nation upon his retirement from public office. Warm-up:Make a list of all terms that you think of when you hear "political parties." Homework:Read Wilson 151-162 (to National Party)
Answer Questions 1-2 Vocabulary: political party, mugwumps/progressives, critical/realigning periods, split ticket, straight ticket, office-bloc ballot, party column ballot, national convention, national committee, congressional campaign committee, national chairman |
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