Complete all Chapter 9 Discussion Questions and Vocabulary. Extra Texts are in the cabinet below the MLK Poster. If you do finish, or are already finished, begin reading Chapter 10, and complete the corresponding Discussion Questions. SWBAT preview terms and concepts related to Media and Politics.
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Warm-up:Review the article you were given yesterday. Use it to frame an argument that PACs are either beneficial or detrimental to our democracy. You should have 5 reasons, and you should be prepared to explain your reasons. Additionally, based on video clips we have watched, and current events we have discussed, you should be able to extend your argument beyond the article provided. Objective:SWBAT debate the role played by PACs in our political system. Homework:Read Wilson, pages 237-245 (to Regulating Interest Groups) Answer Questions 10-14 Vocabulary: political cue, ratings Warm-up: Create a list of interest groups which are familiar to you. Differentiate between public interest and ideological interest groups. Explain the relationship between interest groups and lobbyists. http://www.learner.org/courses/democracyinamerica/dia_14/dia_14_ct.html Objective: SWBAT analyze the influence of interest groups and PACS on the political process, as well as debate if this influence is detrimental to our democracy. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/jack-abramoff-the-lobbyists-playbook/ http://www.opensecrets.org/ Homework: Read Wilson, pages 231-237 (to The Activities of Interest Groups)
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