SWBAT describe the role of interest groups in the political process, as well as research a specific interest group to evaluate it impact. Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link. Research an assigned interest group that tries to influence public policy. Divide the workload among your Number Group in a way that makes sense given the information available. Highlight the questions you are addressing and respond to those questions in the space provided. When we return from break, your group will create a SWAY that addresses information about your group, how they influence policy, and why they opt to utilize those methods. You should be prepared to present the SWAY in class on Wednesday, January 6/Thursday January 7, detailing what you have discovered about the interest group you have been assigned. The following issues must be addressed.
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Objective:
SWBAT analyze documents related to campaign finance and Constitutional principles, as well as apply that analysis to evaluate the decision in Citizens United v. FEC (2010).
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Elections and Interest Groups - Campaign Finance:Citizens United Inquiry:
Read the Citizens United Documents found in the Resources Folder for the Week of 12/14. With your assigned group, discuss the relevance of each document, respond to the associated questions, and evaluate if the document supports or opposes the Citizens United decision. The documents and your analysis will be used to respond to the inquiry: Is the Citizens United v. FEC ruling consistent with American Democracy, considering the constitutional principles, popular sovereignty, republican government, and individual rights?
Exit Slip:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Asynchronous Assignment:
Use this evening to finish analyzing documents and organize your thoughts about the inquiry question: Is the Citizens United v. FEC ruling consistent with American Democracy, considering the constitutional principles, popular sovereignty, republican government, and individual rights?
Homework:Objective:
SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to elections, as well as describe key terms, laws and court cases related to campaign finance.
Warm-up:
Go to Quizlet.live, then enter the code provided, and register your first name with last initial when prompted.
Vocabulary Quiz:
Log into your Schoology account and locate Upcoming in the Calendar on the right side. There is a link for the Vocabulary Quiz and a separate link for the AP Test Questions. Complete BOTH.
Elections and Interest Groups - Campaign Finance:Homework:Objective:
SWBAT evaluate alternative methods for voter participation, understand the party selection process, as well as differentiate between primaries and caucuses.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Primaries and Caucuses:Homework:Objective:
SWBAT examine census data regarding 'Who Votes in Congressional Elections' in order to determine Americans who are under-represented in the election process, as well as evaluate alternative methods for participation.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Who Votes?
Use the Links in this week's Resource folder to respond to questions 1-6 with your Color Group, then return to the General Meeting. Once we discuss the findings, return to your Color Group to evaluate an alternative voting method. Prepare to share with the entire class. You will be making a claim regarding the methods presented.
Homework:Objective:
SWBAT describe the role of political parties, explain the ways that parties influence policy, and analyze documents which represent obstacles to third parties in our system of government.
Warm-up:
Follow the link in the Teams Chat then enter your name to access the Nearpod interactive presentation.
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Third Parties - Barriers and Challenges:
Access the four documents referenced in the assignment by visiting the Resource Folder for this week. This information is designed to shed light on the issue of third parties and their inability to run a candidate for president that can win. Using information gleaned from the documents, discuss the implications with your COLOR group and respond to the following questions in the space provided. Prepare to share your answers.
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