Monday - Multiple Choice
Tuesday - Free Response
Wednesday - Free Response and Extra Credit
Reminders / Extra Credit
1. Extra Credit Cartoon Analysis due 3/7
2. Read Chapter 15 by Monday.
Political Beliefs and Behaviors Unit Test
Monday - Multiple Choice Tuesday - Free Response Wednesday - Free Response and Extra Credit Reminders / Extra Credit 1. Extra Credit Cartoon Analysis due 3/7 2. Read Chapter 15 by Monday. If you were absent today, you missed interest group speed dating. :) You will need to share your interest group research with the class when you return to school.
It would also be good for you to think about interest group compatibility, as well as interest group incompatibility. Finally, think about how that relates to pluralism, hyperpluralism, and the public policy making process. Remember: Test is next week. Multiple Choice Section will be on Monday. Free Response will be on Monday and Tuesday. Today in class we:
1. Reviewed the goals of interest groups and political parties, as well as the methods used by interest groups. 2. Discussed the similarities and differences between interest groups, political parties, and PACs. 3. Discussed how parties and interest groups help each other achieve goals. 4. Conducted research on interest groups. Reminder: Test is Monday and Tuesday Monday - MC and 1 FR Tuesday - FR and EC Today in class we:
1 Discussed the difference between 501c, 527, SuperPacs, and PACs. 2. Discussed the role money plays in elections. 3. Answered three questions about interest groups. Reminder: Test late this week/early next week. If you were absent:
1. Read the rest of the articles in the packet of Campaign Finance articles. 2. Be sure you know the significance of:
You might wish to watch the video clips regarding SuperPacs. Video 1 Video 2 Test is tentatively scheduled for Friday/Monday. Today in class we reviewed the important changes made to campaign financing in the 2002 BCRA. We also read two articles regarding McConnell v. FEC and identified the court's decision and the rationale for the decision.
Reminders: Read Chapter 9 by Monday. Unit test will be late next week or early the following week. Wednesday: Notes on Campaign Finance Reform
Thursday: Campaign Finance Reform Review, 1974 Cooperative Learning, Notes on 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act. HW/Reminders: 1. Cartoon analysis due tomorrow. 2. Read Chapter 9 by Monday. 3. Test - Late next week. Today in class we:
1. Discussed the political ideology quiz. 2. Completed the following journal writing: Why did Kennedy win? Why did Vigilante lose? 3. Discussed the documentary "Taking on the Kennedys". Homework: 1. Political Cartoon Analysis due on Friday. 2. Read Chapter 9 by Friday. 3. Test next week. On Thursday we finished our notes for the media and discussed pros/cons of television campaign advertising. We watched several video clips of tv advertisements.
Homework:
Friday, February 9th: Today in class we completed the Political Ideology Quiz. We also identified differences between the Republicans and the Democrats. Monday, February 12th: Today in class we watched the documentary "Taking on the Kennedys". |
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