Today in class we:
1. Defined the following terms (for Ch. 18 and 19) universe representative sample random sampling sampling error sample scientific poll straw poll mass media news release news briefing media event front-runner spot advertising press conference public agenda prior restraint libel 2. Took notes on political socialization and measuring public opinion. 3. Worked on projects REMINDER: Projects are due MONDAY! Today in class we took the Ch. 16, 17, and 18 (section 1 and 2) test. We also discussed the Maine proposal to allow non-citizens to vote.
Reminder: Bring your project materials to class tomorrow -- we are going to the IMC to work. PROJECTS ARE DUE 11.1.10 Today in class we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Reminder: Project is due on November 1st. Today in class we finished our study of interest groups and PACs. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes (including the video notes) from a friend.
The test is Wednesday. Today in class we:
1. Went over last night's homework. 2. Took notes on interest groups -- be sure to get from a friend. Remember: Test is Wednesday. Paper is due on Monday, November 1st. Today in class we:
1. Corrected the voting vocab terms. 2. Watched the video "Why Vote?" -- Be sure to get the notes from a friend. 3. Took notes on: The Char of Reg. Voters; The Char. of Non-Voters and the Sociological Factors Associated with Voting 4. HW: Complete the Ch 17.1 and 17.3 Questions for tomorrow (on handout) REMEMBER: TEST ON WEDNESDAY AND PROJECT DUE 11.1.10 Today in class we:
1. Took the Ch. 16 Vocab Quiz. 2. Took notes on the Growth of the Electorate and Voting Qualifications. 3. Test on Wednesday, 10-27 Today in class we:
1. Discussed the criticisms of the presidential primary process AND discussed ideas for reform. 2. Took notes on party organization. 3. Discussed the differences between the Republicans and the Democrats HW: 1. QUIZ tomorrow over Ch. 16 Vocab terms. 2. Read Ch. 17 3. Project due Nov. 1 Today in class we learned about the nomination process, including the differences between a primary and a caucus. Be sure to get the notes from a friend.
The homework is to identify 5 criticisms of the presidential nomination process AND to suggest one idea for reforming the process. There is a vocab quiz on Wednesay. You should also read Chapter 17. |
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