Unit 3: Development and Philosophies of Political Parties

Unit Overview: 

This unit covers the development and philosophies of political parties. In a 6 week course, this unit takes one calendar week and we meet for one live class at the end of the week. This unit covers chapters 11-14 of the Barron's text along with the corresponding Spark Notes. To finish the unit, read through the Barron's and Spark Notes texts and take and grade the unit exam.

Unit Exam:

Unit 3 Exam

Unit 3 Exam Answer Key

Unit 3 Classes:

Unit 3 Overview

Barron's and Sparknotes Readings:

Barron's Chapter 11: Political Parties and Political Action

Sparknotes: Political Parties

Barron's Chapter 12: Nominations, Campaigns, and Elections

Sparknotes: The Political Process

Barron's Chapter 13: Voting Behavior: the Impact of Public Opinion and the Media

Sparknotes: The Media

Barron's Chapter 14: Special Interest Groups-Lobbyists and PACs

Sparknotes: Interest Groups