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Political Parties

Objectives:
  • Describe the roles of political parties in the United States and how they influence elections, elected officials and public opinion. 

Activities

Warm-up

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Task One: PowerPoint Presentation






​Click here for the guided notes

Video: Third party push?


Activity: Create a Political Party Menu

Pick any political party you want and create a menu. 

Your menu should contain at least 4 different sections:

1.  Appetizers/History:  You have to include key events from the history of your political party
2. Soups and Salads/Important People: You have to include the names of important people from the political party such as presidents and others congressmen. 
3. Entrees/Beliefs: You have include your political parties major beliefs such as their stance on abortion, gun control, immigration, etc.
4. Desserts/States: You have to include which states support your political party.

Be creative and colorful when creating your menu. Demonstration extra effort and pride in your work.
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