Political Parties and Elections

Post date: Mar 6, 2017 6:31:42 PM

CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States

CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens

CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting

CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal,state and local governments (e.g., committee system,legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture,Proposition, etc.).

CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved

Mon, March 6

Intro Election Project work

Current Events update

Intro to Political Parties

Voter Demographics

Tues, March 7

SC Cases: Elections and Political party

Differences between Republicans and Democrats

Election Project work

Wed, March 8

Chp. 9 Quiz

Types of Elections

Recall and Initiative Activities

Election Project work

Thurs, March 9

Election Notes

Types of Ads and Propaganda Techniques

Election Project work

Fri, March 10

Chp. 10 Quiz

NC Political party analysis

Types of Polls

Mon, March 13

Project work

Due Soon:

Chp. 9 Quiz on Wed, March 8

Chp. 10 Quiz on Mon, March 13