Current Events:
Objective:
Warm-up:
- What can be done to make sure that this bill does not pass next session?
- Who will be more effective in preventing the bill, individuals or groups? Why?
- What strategies can be used to influence this legislation?
Scored Discussion Resources:
campaign_finance_reform.pdf |
- How Much Can Individuals Contribute?
- What Types of Contributions Are Prohibited?
- What Are Independent Expenditures?
- What is a Super PAC?
Citizens United v. F.E.C. Majority and Dissenting Opinion Text
“Debating Citizens United”
“A Year Later, Citizens United Reshapes Politics”
Bill of Rights and First Amendment
“The Federalist No. 10” (James Madison)
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Homework:
Answer Questions 1-2
Vocabulary through interest group
Field Trip Tomorrow:
Report To 1st Period and Remain There Until 7:45am.
At 7:45am Go to the Cafeteria.