- Reasons voter turnout is important
- Obstacles to voting
- Characteristics of likely voters
- Reforms for improving voter turnout.
Homework:
Read 177-180 AND Chapter 8
Paper due 3/17.
One cartoon analysis due before Spring Break.
Today in class took notes on voting behavior and discussed:
- Reasons voter turnout is important - Obstacles to voting - Characteristics of likely voters - Reforms for improving voter turnout. Homework: Read 177-180 AND Chapter 8 Paper due 3/17. One cartoon analysis due before Spring Break. Today in class we reviewed the multiple choice section of the test.
We also started our study of political participation/voting. HW: Read 177-180 AND Chapter 8. Paper due 3/17 One cartoon due before you leave for Spring Break. Today in class we:
HW: 1. Have your free response question signed for 3 extra credit points. 2. Finish reading Chapter 6; Read pages 117-180 and Chapter 8. 3. Paper is due 3/17. 4. Learn the following vocabulary terms Split ticket voter Straight ticket voter Cross pressured voter Ballot fatigue Absentee ballot Coat-tail effect Nonvoter Nonvoting voter Political Cartoon was due today!
Today in class we: 1. Received a paper assignment. 2. Discussed the first three free response questions from the test. 3. Discussed the effects of question wording when conducting public opinion polls. 4. Analyzed the public opinion poll. 5. Identified pros and cons of public opinion polling. 6. Viewed three video clips about public opinion polling. HW: 1. Brainstorm methods of participation. 2. Read Chapter 6 for Monday. 3. Paper due 3/17. If you want to read ahead: Read 177 and 180 AND Chapter 8. Wednesday, March 2nd - No School (SNOW)
Thursday Today in class we finished our notes on political socialization and started our study of public opinion. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. HW: The public opinion poll is due tomorrow. The political cartoon is due tomorrow. Finish reading Chapter 5 by tomorrow. Read Chapter 6 for Monday. Today in class we started our study of political beliefs and behaviors.
If you were absent, get the notes from a friend (public opinion and political socialization). Homework: Complete the public opinion poll by Thursday. Read polling article by tomorrow. Read 103-111 by Wednesday. Read 112-124 by Thursday. Read Chapter 6 by Friday/Monday. 1 Cartoon is due on 3/4. Use a cartoon published between 2/11 - 3/3. |
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