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Day 24: November 20
Day 24: November 20
Learning Target:
Learning Target:
Students will explain the role that political parties play in creating public policy and how citizens participate in government through political parties.
Students will explain the role that political parties play in creating public policy and how citizens participate in government through political parties.
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"The two real political parties in America are the winners and the losers. The people don't acknowledge this. They claim membership in two imaginary parties, the Republicans and the Democrats, instead.
-Oscar Wilde
2. Students will take notes from a ppt on poltical parties
3. Students will research information to determine the different political ideaology of Democrats and Republicans
4. Students will look at why minor parties exist.
-Students need to answer the questions on the webpage: -Minor Parties
What are the key differences between minor parties and the Democratic and Republican parties?
What are the key differences between minor parties and the Democratic and Republican parties?
Beyond Donkeys and Elephants divides the parties into two categories: national and state parties. How do state parties work in elections?
How do minor parties affect the races of the Democratic and Republican candidates?
How do minor parties affect the races of the Democratic and Republican candidates?
Why do you think more people don’t vote for minor parties?
Why do you think more people don’t vote for minor parties?
Do you think voters will ever be more willing to vote for minor parties instead of major parties?
Do you think voters will ever be more willing to vote for minor parties instead of major parties?
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