McConnell vs. FEC

Was this case a blow to democracy or upholding the power of free speech?

 

 

 

Test Friday!   Essay topics include:

 

 

1. Why do people vote or not vote?   Why do more people participate in presidential elections?

2.   You will need to be able to identify voting ideologies with current issues.   Know your demographical groups and how they vote!

 

 

 

Concept Chart for Chapter 8 is posted on website if you want something to do over the weekend!

Political Socialization and Voting

1.  What are the differences between primaries and general elections?

2. What are ways citizens can participate in political issues?

 

 

 

 

Due Dates:

• SC - Thursday!
• Test Chapters 6-7 - Friday!

Political Socialization Notes

1.  What is political socialiazation?

2.  How are your beliefs shaped?

3.  What are the components of quality poll?

 

 

For Tuesday  Writing Assignment - Interpreting Poll Questions

• Read A Question of What to Ask
• Read Question Wording and Job Approval (on website)

Address the following questions:

1. How does the phrasing of a question affect the results? How can word choice produce intended (or unintended) results? How do the individuals taking the polls sometimes skew the results. Give SEVERAL examples from the reading.
2. Create poll question of your own.   It can be about any topic.   Evaluate your question. What would you expect the results to be? What potential misinterpretations could occur?

** Supreme Court Case - Thursday
**  Test -Chapter 6-7 Friday




Citizens United SC

What was the impact of Citizens Untied vs. FEC?

 

SC - Citizens United Case


For Next Week:  Writing Assignment - Interpreting Poll Questions

• Read A Question of What to Ask
• Read Question Wording and Job Approval (on website)

Address the following questions:

1. How does the phrasing of a question affect the results?  How can word choice produce intended (or unintended) results?  How do they individuals taking the polls sometimes skew the results.   Give SEVERAL examples from the reading.
2. Create poll question of your own.   It can be about any topic.  Evaluation your question.  What would you expect the results to be?  What potential misinterpretations could occur?

Socratic Seminar - MOVED TO THURSDAY!!!

For Thursday:

We will be having a Socratic Seminar. Each of you needs to prepare 1 question for each of the bullets below. You may find it helpful to bring the data with you. It's your call. Each person will be required to ask questions, and in turn, answer other questions directed at you. I will provide more details on Friday.

Analyze: Turnout by Demographic Groups

• What is the typical overall voter turnout in federal general elections and federal primary elections?
• What does the data indicate about voting trends in various demographic groups?
• According to page 14 of this Census Bureau analysis of the 2008 election, what are reasons for not registering and not voting?

Friday - SC:  Citizens United Case

Unit 1 Test - Part 2

Finish Unit 1 Test

• Make arrangements with me if you havent completed the essays yet

Next Topic:

• Political Socialization, Participation, and Public Opinion (Chapters 6-7)

Due Dates:

• SC- Buckley v. Valeo on Friday
• Concept Chart - Chapters 6 -7 Due Monday

For Tuesday:

We will be having a Socratic Seminar.   Each of you needs to prepare 1 question for each of the bullets below.    You may find it helpful to bring the data with you.   It's your call.  Each person will be required to ask questions, and in turn, answer other questions directed at you.  I will provide more details on Friday. 

Analyze: Turnout by Demographic Groups

• What is the typical overall voter turnout in federal general elections and federal primary elections?
• What does the  data indicate about voting trends in various demographic groups?
• According to page 14 of this Census Bureau analysis of the 2008 election, what are reasons for not registering and not voting?

Free Response Questions

Part 1 - FRQ's are done!

Part 2 - 60 Multiple choice questions tomorrow!


Due Dates:

• SC- Buckley v. Valeo on Friday
• Concept Chart - Chapters 6 -7  Due Monday