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History and Functions of Political Parties
History and Functions of Political Parties
Key Question: What role do political parties play in campaigns and elections?
Lesson: The Functions of Political Parties (9 Clips)
Bell Ringer: The Early Formation of Political Parties (4:41)
Bell Ringer: The Historical Differences between the Republican and Democratic Parties (3:06)
Clip: Political Parties and Washington's Farewell Address (1:35)
Clip: The Polarization of Political Parties (3:08)
Clip: The History of Political Parties (2:56)
Clip: Political Parties and Political Culture (1:48)
Bell Ringer: Civil Rights and Political Party Realignment (2:08)
Clip: Symbols of the Democratic and Republican Parties (3:57)
Clip: Modern Two-Party System (2:56)
Clip: Role and History of Third Parties in the U.S. (5:51)
Clip: Third Parties in American Politics ( 5:00)
Bell Ringer: Third Parties (4 Clips)
The Impact of Third Party Candidates
The Impact of Third Party Candidates
Key Question: What impact(s), if any, do Third Party candidates have on elections?
Clip: Role and History of Third Parties in the U.S. 5:51)
Clip: The Know-Nothing Party (3:32)
Clip: The Prohibition Party (2:26)
Clip: Whigs and Republicans (2:35)
Culminating Assessment:
Choose one of the two major parties and create a short political advertisement that would appeal to a large audience and distinguish your party from the other. This can be done through video, political cartoon, brochure, short scene or monologue.
Write a persuasive speech either defending the two-party system, or advocating for more third-parties in the American election process.
Research other countries and how they operate with many different parties. Have each group choose a different country and then present to the class.
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