Unit 2 Study Guide

Below is a copy of the Unit 2 Study Guide for absent students or students that may have misplaced their original copy.  Unit 2 Study Guides will be due on Friday, 9/30 (A-DAY) & Monday, 10/30 (B-DAY) for 20 points.

Study Guide – Unit 2

Political Parties & Media Influence

What are political parties?
2.     Explain how the Democratic & Republican parties differ in their views on the power & involvement of the federal government. Include ideas on taxes, domestic vs. foreign policy, liberal vs. conservative ideas, etc.
3.     What is a third party?
4.     How does each party select or nominate their official candidate?
How does a primary election differ from the general election?
Which of the following issues are handled by the federal government and which are handled by state/local government?	Military - Immigration - Traffic Laws - Standardized Tests -
Describe the following propaganda techniques: a.       Bandwagon b.      Endorsements c.       Just Plain Folks d.      Name Calling e.       Transfer f.       Card-Stacking g.      Glittering Generalities
Explain the four ways individuals can influence government – provide an example for each (from your notes).	1. 2. 3. 4.
What is bias?
What is symbolism?
What are the 3 requirements to qualify for President of the United States?	1. 2. 3.
What are the 3 requirements to qualify for U.S. Senator in Congress?	1. 2. 3.
What are the 3 requirements to qualify for U.S. Representative in Congress?	1. 2. 3.
What are the 2 requirements to qualify for Governor of Florida?	1. 2.
What can you learn by reading a party’s platform?
What does “suffrage” mean? (Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 306)
What is public policy? (Ch. 3, Les. 4, Pg. 72)
What is an interest group?  (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pg. 341)
What is a lobbyist?  What do they do? (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pg. 344)
What are the four ways that interest groups promote their viewpoints and try to influence public policy? (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pages 343-344)
How does the media act as a “watchdog”? (Ch. 12, Les. 2, Pg. 337)
Which type of party system does the U.S. have - No Party, One-Party, Two-Party, or Multi-Party?
How is our party system an example of democracy?
What is the main function of Political Action Committees (PACs)? (Ch. 11, Les. 2, Pg. 321)
Summarize the 3 steps for voting with explanations. (Chapter 11, Lesson 1, Pg. 310)	1. 2. 3.
What 5 questions should you ask yourself before you vote? (Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 311)	1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What are the requirements to vote?	Must be an American __________ over the age of ______.
Do you have to belong to a political party in order to vote? (Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 308 & 310)

Classroom Update

Wednesday, 9/28 (A-DAY) - EARLY RELEASE

• Political Party Project Due (WORTH 40 POINTS)
• Students will receive Unit 2 Study Guide to work on in class (Due on Friday, 9/30)

Thursday, 9/29 (B-DAY)

• Political Party Project Due (WORTH 40 POINTS)
• Students will receive Unit 2 Study Guide to work on in class (Due on Monday, 10/3)

Friday, 9/30 (A-DAY)

• Unit 2 Study Guide Due (WORTH 20 POINTS)
• 25 Question Unit 2 Quiz (WORTH 25 POINTS)

Monday, 10/3 (B-DAY)

• Unit 2 Study Guide Due (WORTH 20 POINTS)
• 25 Question Unit 2 Quiz (WORTH 25 POINTS)

Extra Credit Opportunities

Here are TWO extra credit opportunities for students checking the blog.

For Monday, 9/26 (A-DAY) & Tuesday, 9/27 (B-DAY), write the score of the UCF game (Helpful Link) next to the word "Bellringer" for some extra points.  Remember - don't tell anyone!

There will also be the first Presidential debate on television and streaming online Monday night (9/26). For another chance at extra credit - print out and complete the "Observation & Analysis" form (Observation & Analysis Form) and turn it in at the beginning of your period on Wednesday, 9/28 (A-DAY) & Thursday, 9/29 (B-DAY).  This may also help you in deciding on some of the issues you would like to include in your political party platform.

Political Party Project

Below are the updated directions and rubric for the "Create your own Political Party" project.  It is worth a total of 40 points, and will be due on Wednesday, 9/28 (A-DAY), and Thursday, 9/29 (B-DAY).  

Create Your Own Political Party

Your assignment is to create a political party with a defined platform.

SS.7.C.2.8 - Identify America's current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.

SS.7.C.2.9 - Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads.

SS.7.C.2.13 - Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.

Creating the Political Party

Task #1: Research Notes (5 POINTS) & Party Platform (25 POINTS)

Build a political party platform reflecting a distinct political ideology for a federal election. Using your provided handouts comparing the 2 major political parties & independent internet research, you must choose at least 5 key issues to be the basis for your new party.  While you can utilize these handouts during class time, it is encouraged that you further research each issue on the internet in order to better understand each side’s concerns.  Some examples are listed below, but you can choose ANY 5 issues that you wish.

·         National Defense

·         International Relations/Foreign Policy

·         Environment

·         Energy

·         Health Care

·         Economy

·         Taxation

Your party’s political platform must be typed (double spaced/12 point font) information organized under headings, and must be a minimum of one page.  DO NOT copy and paste information directly from websites.  Any plagiarized information not written in YOUR OWN words will result in a grade of 0.

Task #2: Party Symbol (10 POINTS)

Choose a name and create a logo or symbol for your party reflecting your platform and policies on the different issues. You may choose an animal, object or place to represent a theme for your party.  If the association between your symbol and platform is not clearly evident, provide a short explanation on the back of your symbol describing the connection.  (Will be graded based on effort, creativity, and representation of platform & policies. Artistic ability will not be graded.  Must be drawn – no printed pictures.)

DUE DATES:

Wednesday, 9/28 (A-DAY)

Thursday, 9/29 (B-DAY)

WORTH 40 POINTS

Political Party Grading Rubric

(To be turned in with your 2 completed tasks)

Name of the Political Party:

Name of Founder (Your Name):

	Level 1 Below Grade Level Expectations	Level 2 Approaching Grade Level Expectations	Level 3 Meets Grade Level Expectations	Level 4 Exceeds Grade Level Expectations
Party Platform & Research Notes (30 POINTS) Comments:	Weak use of written language. Errors distract from the product and interfere with meaning in some parts. Written products poorly apply the unit concepts. Followed almost none of the directions, including font, spacing, headings, & page length.	Satisfactory use of written language. Errors distract from the product but do not interfere with meaning. Written products adequately apply the unit concepts. Followed a few of the directions, including font, spacing, headings, & page length.	Clear use of written language. Errors do not take away from the impact of the project. Written products effectively apply the unit concepts. Followed majority of the directions, including font, spacing, headings, & page length.	Exceptional use of written language. Few or no errors. Written products expertly apply the unit concepts. Followed all of the directions, including font, spacing, headings, & page length.
Party Symbol       (10 POINTS) Comments:	Symbol does not represent political party OR there is no evidence of explanation of connection between the symbol and party. No evidence of effort put into creation of symbol. Followed almost none of the directions.	Symbol barely represents political party OR there is little evidence of explanation of connection between the symbol and party. Evidence of little effort put into creation of symbol. Followed a few of the directions.	Symbol mostly represents political party OR there is evidence of explanation of connection between the symbol and party. Evidence of some effort put into creation of symbol. Followed majority of the directions.	Symbol clearly represents political party OR there is a clear explanation of connection between the symbol and party. Clear amount of effort and dedication applied to creation of symbol. Followed all of the directions

Achieve 3000 Home Learning

All students have been assigned the Achieve 3000 article "ONE World, ONE Vote" to better understand how individuals, media, and interest groups can influence government.

This assignment is worth 10 points, and will only be open from Thursday, 9/15 through Sunday, 9/18.

The link to Achieve 3000 is on the right side of my blog.

Unit 1 Recycling

Students that scored below a 70% (35/50) on their Unit 1 Test received a recycling packet on Monday, 9/12 (A-DAY) & Tuesday, 9/13 (B-DAY).  The recycling packet goes hand in hand with the online textbook, so all students should have registered by now.  This packet is optional, but will be due back to me on Friday, 9/16 (A-DAY) & Monday, 9/19 (B-DAY) for the students that wish to complete it in order to raise their grade to a 70% (35/50).

Unit 1 Study Guide

All Classes with be taking their Unit 1 Test on Thursday, 9/8 (A-DAY) and Friday, 9/9 (B-DAY). The test will be 25 questions, multiple choice. Each student received a study guide in class, but I'm posting the study guide below for any students that lost it or were absent.  It will be due for 20 POINTS on the day of the test.

Unit 1 Study Guide

Review your notes & activities.  Review the scenarios of different forms & systems of government.  You may write out or type the questions & answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1.      What are the two ways to become an American citizen?

2.      Describe the two ways to become a natural born citizen:

a.      Law of Soil:

b.      Law of Blood:

3.      Why might a refugee come to the U.S.?  What would they need to be allowed in?

4.      Label and describe the 3 ways to lose U.S. citizenship.

a.      ____________ :

b.      ____________ :

c.       Committing 3 types of crimes           

                                                              i.      _____________________________________

                                                            ii.      _____________________________________

                                                          iii.      _____________________________________

5.      What/who must naturalized citizens swear an oath to?

6.      Describe the differences between a resident alien, nonresident alien, and an illegal alien:

a.      Resident Alien:

b.      Nonresident Alien:

c.       Illegal Alien:

7.      How did the 14^th amendment affect the rights of citizens?

8.      How did the 19^th amendment affect the rights of citizens?

9.      How did the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 affect the rights of citizens?

10.  What are the 5 requirements to become a naturalized American citizen?

a.       

b.       

c.        

d.       

e.       

11.  Why must all males between the ages of 18 and 25 register with the Selective Service System?

12.  Democracy works on the principle of popular sovereignty.  What does popular sovereignty mean?

13.  Is voting a duty or responsibility? 

14.  Why is it important to vote?

15.  Forms of Government – The way a government is structured

Define the following forms of government.

a.      Democracy:

                                                              i.      Representative Democracy/Republic:

                                                            ii.      Direct Democracy:

b.      Autocracy:

   

c.       Monarchy:

                                                              i.      Absolute Monarchy:

                                                            ii.      Constitutional Monarchy:

d.      Oligarchy:

e.      Communism:

f.        Socialism:

16.  Systems of Government – The rules for how a government functions

Define the following systems of government.

a.      Federal:

b.      Confederal:

   

c.       Unitary:

d.      Parliamentary:

17.  How does the U.S. federal government share power?

18.  Which level of US government holds the highest authority?

19.  Provide examples of types of matters state government controls? (Chapter 3, Lesson 4)

20.  Provide examples of types of matters local government controls? (Chapter 3, Lesson 4)