Government

Ms. Maney - GOVERNMENT

You will need a composition book or spiral. I will store it in the classroom for you.
Bring a pen or pencil everyday . Assignments are expected to be turned in on time. I will take 15 points off for each day an assignment is late.

Daily work is 50% - special assignments count 50%.

Your needed supplies:

EVERYONE will bring a composition book or spiral (I do not care what color)

If your last name begins with :
A-F = Bring a box of kleenex
G-L = Crayola Markers (we will need big and skinny ones)
M-P = Air freshner
Q-R = Hand sanitizer
S-T = Antibacteria wipes
U-V = Band Aides
W-Z - Glue

Academic Government Units and Objectives

Origins of American Government, the Constitution and Federalism
Unit Objectives
1.Explain the purposes for which government exists.
2.Understand the basic concepts on which American democracy is built.
3.Examine the six basic principles upon which the U.S. Constitution is built.
4.Analyze the operation of the system of checks and balances.
5.Determine how the Constitution has been able to endure more than 200 years of extraordinary change and growth.
6.Explain the processes by which formal changes can be made in the Constitution.
7.Determine the several means of informal change to the Constitution.
8.Define the concept of federalism.
9.Identify the powers delegated and denied to the National Government.
10. Analyze the division of powers and the concurrent powers between National and State governments

Political Behavior, Political Parties and Interest Groups
Unit Objectives
Define political party. Identify the functions of political parties. Name and describe the two parties that have dominated U.S. politics. Describe the different types of minor parties. Explain the importance of minor parties. Determine who may vote in the U.S. Define interest group. Explain the role interest groups play in the political process.
Elections and The Presidency
Unit Objectives
Examine the caucus, the convention and the primary as methods of nominating candidates. Explain how the electoral college works today. Describe the major criticisms of the electoral college. Describe the many roles a President must play. Outline the guidelines for Presidential qualifications and terms. Quantify the compensation of the President.

The Legislative Branch
Unit Objectives
1. Explain the meaning of bicameral as it relates to Congress.
2.Determine how the House members are chosen and what their terms and qualifications are.
3.Examine congressional districts and understand gerrymandering.
4.Identify the means by which the size of the Senate is determined.
5.Describe the terms and qualifications of Senate members.
6.Explain how the House and Senate begin new terms.
7.Contrast the roles of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.
8.Identify Congressional leadership.
9.Define filibuster and identify how cloture can be imposed.
10.Analyze the President’s options after both houses have passed a bill.
11.Describe the steps of the lawmaking process.

The Judicial Branch
Unit Objectives
Determine the two bases upon which federal courts hear and decide cases. Explain jurisdiction and examine the kinds of jurisdiction held by federal courts. Determine ways in which federal judges are selected and compensated Determine the reasons why judicial review is a feature in the American system of government. Explain how cases reach the Supreme Court Explain the operating procedure of the Supreme Court. Know the facts and decisions of several landmark Supreme Court decisions. Know the order of events and the procedures used by a state criminal court.

Civil Liberties and First Amendment Freedoms
Unit Objectives
Explain why the Constitution includes guarantees of individual rights. Analyze the factors that limit individual rights in this country. Define the importance of the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment. Explain why freedom of expression is vital to democracy. Analyze the extent to which the Constitution prohibits the establishment of religion by government. Define the extent to which Americans enjoy free exercise of religion. Examine the breadth of the guarantees of free speech and free press. Define the limits on the guarantees of free speech and free press. Explain why there are limits on the freedom of assembly and petition. Know the facts and decisions of several landmark Supreme Court decisions related to civil liberties.

Any Missed Assignments will require this. However, it will not replace a test grade.
Neatly cut out a newspaper article or print one off the web. The article must be related to a Government issue. Read and summarize the article and staple the article to the back of the back of the summary. Summary must be a minimum of 6 sentences.

Academic Government
General Information
Teachers
            Pat Maney – [email protected]
                Ruth Narvaiz – [email protected]

Website
            Bowiegovernment.weebly.com

Couse Description
Government includes the following units of study:
                1. Origins of American Government, Federalism and the Constitution
                2. Political Parties and Voting Behavior
                3. Elections and the Presidency
                4. Congress
                5. The Federal Courts
                6. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Materials
            1. Pen or pencil and paper – bring these EVERY DAY!
                2. Textbook – United States Government. The Textbook is available online. Textbooks are used                                                   primarily as a resource and not in everyday classroom activities.
                3. Notebook – Students should organize a notebook or folder to keep up with their notes and other                                           handouts.

Grading Policy
                1. Daily grades include classwork and daily quizzes and will count 40% of the six weeks grade.
                2. Tests will count 60% of the six weeks grade.
                3. Students are expected to be aware of their grades and check them on TEAMS on a regular basis.

Makeup Work and Absences
                1. Makeup work is the responsibility of the student.
                2. Students who are absent will miss instruction that cannot be made up with a simple paper and pencil assignment. Regular attendance is critical to doing well in class.
                3. Students are expected to make up work in a timely manner.
                4. Missed assignments can be picked up from the folders in class or are available online.
                5. Missed tests must be made up within a week of the original test date.

Cell Phone Policy
                Students are expected to place cell phones in a holder as they enter the room. On days that cell
                phones will be used in class you will be allowed to keep them with you.

Test Corrections
                Students will be given the opportunity to do test corrections if they have completed all their daily assignments and the test review sheet.

Classroom Expectations
                1. Be in class every day, on time, ready to learn
                2. Be courteous. Always treat others the way you want to be treated.
                3. TRY!

2012 Presidential Candidates

Candidate Party Interesting fact?

Stewart Alexander
Michele Bachmann
Mike Bloomberg
Jeb Bush
Herman Cain
Chris Christie
Newt Gengrich
RJ Harris
Jon Huntsman
Gary Johnson
Fred Karger
Andy Martin
Thad Cotter
Jimmy McMillan
Tom Miller
Barak Obama
Sarah Palin
rn Paul
Tim Pawlenty
Carl Person
Terry Randall
Buddy Roemer
Mit Romney
Rick Santorum
Matt Snyder
Donald Trump
R. Lee Wrights
Danny Woodring
Vern Wuensche

Government Pre Test

How many states are there today?

a. 50 b. 51 c. 52 d. 48

Which came first?

a. Constitution of the U.S. b. Bill of Rights

c. Declaration of Independence d. Articles of Confederation

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson

c. Benjamin Franklin d. James Madison

The FIRST government of the United States was called

a. the Articles of Confederation. b. the United States Constitution.

c. the Declaration of Independence. d. the Second Continental Congress.

Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

a. George Washington b. Thomas Jefferson

c. Benjamin Franklin d. James Madison

The purpose of the United States Constitution written in 1787 was

to create a federal government and define it’s powers.
to declare independence from England.
to create the 13 original colonies.
to make George Washington the first President.

How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?

a. 10 b. 27 c. 50 d. 73

The Bill of Rights is

an introduction to the Constitution.
the first 10 amendments to the original Constitution.
a notice of rebellion to the British Monarchy
any bill involving personal rights that passes through Congress.

How long is the term of office for a U.S. President?

a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 6 years d. 8 years

How many terms may a President be elected for?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

12. Only a person born a U.S. citizen can become President. True or False

In a Presidential election, the candidate who gets the most popular votes in the general election automatically becomes President. True or False

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. Government?

a. Executive b. Federal c. Judicial d. Legislative

How many Justices (judges) sit on the Supreme Court?

a. 4 b. 5 c. 7 d. 9

Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

a. Warren Burger b. John Roberts

c. William Rehniquist d. Earl Warren

The Justices of the Supreme Court are

a. appointed by the President. b. elected by the people.

c. chosen by Congress. d. elected by the Electoral College.

Any court case involving a celebrity can be appealed from district courts to the Supreme Court. True or False

Who has the sole authority to declare war?

a. the President b. Congress c. the states d. the Supreme Court

A state may require a citizen to take a literacy test before they may register to vote. True or False

A state may establish a death penalty as punishment for certain crimes. True or False

The U.S. Constitution guarantees every citizen’s right to

a. a job. b. a free education.

c. own a gun. d. preach revolution.

If you have been accused of a crime, you must be provided with

a. a lawyer if you cannot pay for one. b. a trial by jury.

c. both A and B d. neither A nor B

If you have been accused of a crime

you may be forced to testify in court.
you may have to wait in jail 5-6 years before your trial begins.
the police have to inform you of your rights.
you trial will be held privately to avoid embarrassing publicity.

The 1st Amendment protects

a. freedom of speech. b. freedom of religion.
c. freedom of assembly. d. the right to a jury trial.

The 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech does NOT protect

a letter to the editor printed in a local newspaper
someone who burns the American flag as a protest.
Publication of an obscene magazine.
the movies.

The Bill of Rights was adopted to

protect the rights of the state governments.
guarantee that the rights of the executive branch are not violated.
protect the rights of the minority.
protect the rights of members of Congress.

Match the current office holders

U.S. Senator from Texas a. Kay Bailey Hutchinson
U.S. Senator from Texas b. Lloyd Doggett
Texas Governor c. Rick Perry
U.S. Representative in the House d. Lee Leffingwell
Mayor of Austin e. Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President f. John Cornyn

Unit 1
Vocab.
Constitution Vocab:

1.Legislative power                                        12. Anti-deferalist

2.executive power                                          13. Seperation of Power

3. judicial power                                              14. Checks and balances

4. limited government                                  15. Veto

5. bicameral                                                       16. Judicial review

6. popular sovereignty                                  17. Federalism

7. articles of confederation                         18. Delegated powers

8. ratification                                                     19. Implied powers

9. framers                                                           20. Inherent powers

10. federalist                                                     21. Reserved powers

11. exclusive power                                       22. Concurrent power

Government Unit 1 review
The Preamble

1.      List and explain the purposes of government found in the Preamble.

2.      According to the Preamble, where does government get its power?

The State and Its Origin 1.      List and explain the characteristics of a state.

2.      Know the meaning of the word sovereign.

3.      Explain the force theory.

4.      Explain the divine right theory.

5.      Explain the evolutionary theory.

6.      Explain the social contract theory INCLUDING:

a.       The English philosopher primarily responsible for the theory

b.      The American influenced by the theory in the writing of the Declaration of Independence

c.       The purpose of government

d.      The state of nature

e.       Why the social contract is voluntary

Basic Concepts of Democracy 1.      List and explain the basic concepts of democracy INCLUDING:

a.       What restrains the will of the majority

b.      The difference between relative freedom and absolute freedom

Declaration of Independence 1.      Be familiar with the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence.

2.      According to the Declaration why does Government exist?

3.      What important roles did the 2nd Continental Congress play?

4.      Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Articles of Confederation 1.      Explain the structure of the government under the Articles of Confederation.

2.      List and explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

3.      Explain Shay’s Rebellion

Constitutional Convention 1.      What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention and what was the end result?

2.      Explain the important role compromise played in the Constitutional Convention.

3.      What important roles were played by James Madison and George Washington?

4.      Explain the specifics of the following:

a.       The Virginia Plan

b.      The New Jersey Plan

c.       The Three-Fifths Compromise

d.      The Connecticut Compromise

Ratification 1.      Explain how the Constitution was to be ratified.

2.      What were The Federalist Papers?

3.      Explain who the Federalists were INCLUDING:

a.       Their position on the Constitution

b.      Who was most likely to be a Federalist

4.      Explain who the Anti-Federalists were INCLUDING:

a.       Their position on the Constitution

b.      Who was most likely to be an Anti-Federalist

5.      Explain the role a bill of rights played in the ratification process.

6.      Be able to place the following documents in chronological order

a.       Bill of Rights

b.      Declaration of Independence

c.       Constitution

d.      Articles of Confederation

Vocabulary             1. Be familiar with ALL of your vocabulary words.

                    Government Pre-Test

            Preamble Collage

1.     Use your textbook to review the purposes of Government as found in the Preamble to the Constitution. This is on pages 9 – 10.

2.     Your teacher will assign you ONE of the purposes of Government.

3.     On your collage WRITE:

“We the People ______________________________”

                           (write your assigned purpose here)

4.     On your collage write YOUR definition of this purpose.

5.     On your collage write an example of your purpose of government. This could be a hypothetical example or a specific example in history.

6.     On your collage write a NON example of your purpose of government. Again, this could be a hypothetical or specific example.

7.     Illustrate your purpose of Government using pictures from magazines. Any picture you place on your poster should:

·        CLEARLY illustrate your purpose of government

·        Be appropriate for school

·        NOT be of drugs, alcohol, or scantily clad women

PREAMBLE

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

      PREAMBLE CUBES

1. Notes I - The State and It's Origin
2. The State and It's Origin written assignment
3. Basic concepts of Democracy
4. Deciding About Democracy assignment
5. Notes - Independence
6. Video - reading of the Declaration of Independence
7. Notes - Articles of Confederation8. CTN Nightly News
9. Notes - Constitutional Convention

Write your own Constitution

10. Notes - Ratification

Vocabulary Quiz

Constitution Outline

Finish Constitution for quiz Thursday

Notes - Basic Principles of the Constitution
Worksheet - Checks and Balances

Constitution Quiz

Unit 3 Vocabulary Words
political party
major party
partisanship
minor party
party in power
two party system
single member district
bipartisan
coalition
incumbent
electorate
off year elections
straight ticket voting
propaganda
sound bite
public policy
public interest group
single interest group
lobbying
suffrage
split ticket voting
precinct

Liberal v. Conservative Power Point

Self Test - What am I?

Create a Citizen

Roll the dice to determine what characteristics your citizen will have.

Roll 1 will determine your citizen’s sex                                  Roll 7 will determine where your

            Even – male                                                              citizen lives

            Odd – female                                                            1. deep south

                                                                                            2. mid west

Roll 2 will determine his/her age                                              3. east coast

1.      18 – 25                                                                        4. California

2.      25 – 35                                                                         5. Texas

3.      35 – 45                                                                         6. Rocky Mountain States

4.      45 – 55

5.      55 – 65                                                                  Roll 8 will determine marital status

6.      over 65                                                                              1. never married

                                                                                                 2. divorced

Roll 3 will determine ethnicity                                                       3. widowed

1.      white                                                                                 4. married

2.      African American                                                                5. separated

3.      Mexican American                                                               6. living with significant other

4.      Cuban American

5.      Asian American

6.      Native American                                                   Roll 9 will determine the number of children you have 1-6

Roll 4 will determine level of education

1.      high school dropout                                              NOW:

2.      high school graduate                                            Based on the characteristics your

3.      some college                                                      citizen has, decide if he/she is more

4.      Bachelor’s Degree                                                 likely to be a Democrat or a

5.      Master’s Degree                                                    Republican. Give your citizen a

6.      PhD                                                                       name and choose an occupation

Roll 5 will determine income level                                         least 4 sentences) explaining why

1.      under $10,000 a year                                            you believe your citizen is more

2.      $10,000 - $29,999                                                 likely to be a Democrat or a

3.      $30,000 - $49,000                                                 Republican.

4.      $50,000 - $74,000

5.      $75,000 - $99, 999

6.      over $100,000

Roll 6 will determine religion

1.      Catholic

2.      Protestant

3.      Jewish

4.      Evangelical

5.      Agnostic/Atheist

6.      Other
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Barak Obama

Democratic Candidate for President
President
Age: 50
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
Ancestry: Obama’s father, Barack Obama Sr. is an ethnic Kenyan. His mother is a Caucasian of English, Scottish, Irish, French, Swiss, German and Welsh decent
Family: Obama met his fellow Harvard law school graduate Michelle when they were working for the same law firm. Michelle was assigned to be Obama’s mentor at the firm. The two married in 1992 and have two daughters.
Religion: Obama’s father was from a mixed Christian-Muslim-Animist family. Obama and his wife, Michelle, attended Sunday service at the Trinity United Church of Christ for almost 20 years
Education: Obama graduated from the exclusive Punahou School in Honolulu (the biggest private school in the country). BA from Columbia in Political Science. Graduated Harvard Law in 1991.
Career: Worked for a New York based international consulting firm and then moved to Chicago where he was the Director for the Developing Communities Project. After law school he practiced civil rights law and taught at the University of Chicago Law School. Elected to the Illinois state senate in 2002 and the U.S. Senate in 2005 before running for President in 2008.

Terry Randall
Democratic Candidate for President
Pro-life Activist
At a glance, it may seem a little odd for a pro-life and anti-LGBT candidate to run for the Democratic nomination. A closer look however, would tell us that an estimated 30-40% of Democrats actually shares the 52-year old Terry’s views. And for those who consider this as nothing more than a publicity stunt by an anti-abortionist radical, think again. Randall Terry is planning to spend close to $3 million for a 30-second slot in the 2012 Super Bowl.

Herman Cain
FORMER Republican Canidate for President
Businessman
Cancer survivor, YouTube sensation and former mathematician with the US Navy, Herman Cain has a résumé that demanded our attention. His experience on all three major fronts of American politics - corporate, legislative and media – through his stellar career at Pillsbury, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (as chairman) and as the host of WSB’s "The Herman Cain Show" in Atlanta, nearly guaranteed that the articulate Republican wouldn't face questions of credibility.
Cain's rise in popularity was reversed within weeks by numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and the acknowledgment that he made a series of payments to a friend, Ginger Winter, without his wife's knowledge. Winter claims the two had a 13-year affair.
Herman Cain announced his suspension from the 2012 race, in dramatic fashion, on December 3rd 2011 in Atlanta. It was the day he was supposed to have opened his official campaign headquarters in Georgia

Thad McCotter
FORMER Republican Candidate for President
U.S. Representative from Michigan
The lead guitarist for the New Flying Squirrels, who incidentally is also a five-term Representative for Michigan’s 11th District, filed his papers for the 2012 US Presidential Elections with the FEC on July 1, 2011, and formally announce the news during the WAAM Freedom Festival at Whitmore Lake the following day.
His long-shot campaign for the GOP nomination never gained traction. On September 22, he ended his campaign and threw his endorsement to fellow candidate Mitt Romney.

Tim Pawlenty
FORMER Republican Presidential Candidate
Former Governor of Minnesota
Timothy James Pawlenty, the former two-term governor of Minnesota, is renowned for his ability to connect with the masses. His middle-class background lends him an earthy appeal to the average Joes, not unlike the warm Texan drawl of former president George W. Bush. His time in Minnesota is typified by his focus on grassroots issues, tackling subjects that affect them and their future. However, he announced his withdrawal from the presidential nomination race following a disappointing third-place finish in the Iowa Straw Poll, a state he has unofficially campaigned in for the past year.

Interest Groups

Interest Groups

Interest

Group

A.A.R.P.

Greenpeace

N.R.A.

V.F.W.

A.C.L.U.

M.A.D.D.

Official

Name (what the initials stand for)

Year founded

Name of

Founder

Why was this group originally founded? What is the story behind it’s origin?

What type

of person might join this interest group? Who might it appeal to?

What is the group’s goals?

How many members currently belong to this group?

Which Interest Group. . .

1.     is the largest?

2, is concerned about the effects of global warming?

3.     is the oldest?

4.     is the guardian of personal liberty?

5.     was started by veterans of the Spanish-American war?

6.     promotes the shooting sports among America’s youth?

7.     wants to stop drunk driving?

8.     believes that everyone should be able to age with dignity and purpose?

9.     wants to raise awareness of environmental destruction?

10. wants to preserve and extend veterans rights?

Which Interest Group. . .

1.    is the largest?

2. is concerned about the effects of global warming?

3. is the oldest?

4.   is the guardian of personal liberty?

5.     was started by veterans of the Spanish-American war?

6.     promotes the shooting sports among America’s youth?

7.     wants to stop drunk driving?

8.     believes that everyone should be able to age with dignity and purpose?

9.     wants to raise awareness of environmental destruction?

10.    wants to preserve and extend veterans rights?

Political Parties and Voting Behavior

Section I –WRITE the word LIBERAL or CONSERVATIVE on your answer sheet to indicate which group would agree with the opinion expressed

Government should guarantee medical care for ALL citizens.

Government should regulate business more to ensure that the environment is protected.

Government should stay out of citizen’s lives as much as possible.

Government can provide solutions to many problems and should work to make life better for all citizens.

You can not solve a problem simply by starting a government program and throwing money at it. People should be responsible for themselves and solve their own problems.

Government should have a hands off business policy. Business should be allowed to succeed or fail on their own without Government interference.

Section II – Match the activity with the propaganda technique that it is an example of.

an appearance in Texas to try to blend in with b. car

A candidate wears cowboy boots while making a. transfer

d stacking

the crowd. c. plain folks

d. glittering generalities

Brittany Spears tours the country with a candidate e. mudslinging

singing a special campaign theme song at all the f. testimonial

campaign events to show her support. g. bandwagon

A candidate makes all her speeches in front

of a patriotic, red, white, and blue background.

A candidate lists all his good qualities,

purposely avoiding his faults and only telling

one side of the story.

A candidate decides to use the slogan

“Linda for Literacy” on all her campaign

materials. In doing this she hopes people will

remember her name.

12. A candidate calls his opponent a crook.

Section III – WRITE the word DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN on your answer sheet to show which political party a person in the group listed is likely to support.

professional business people with a high income

a voter who identifies himself as conservative

African American voters

voters between 18 and 25

Section IV – Multiple Choice – Choose the best answer.

Which of the following is NOT a type of minor party?

radical c. single issue
economic protest d. splinter

Which of the following is NOT a propaganda technique?

plain folks c. federal matching funds
glittering generalities d. card stacking

An organized group that seeks to control government through the winning of elections is a(n)

interest group. c. lobbying group.
political party. d. political action committee.

Someone whose political label is radically conservative could be considered a(n)

Moderate. c. Socialist.
Anarchist. d. Republican.

The expansion of suffrage in the United States

was outlined in the original text of the Constitution.
was accomplished completely outside the U.S. legal system.
is the subject of ALL the constitutional amendments passed since 1776.
has been moved forward by some of the amendments to the Constitution.

Today most States require that all voters.

be citizens of the U.S. and residents of the State.
meet specific literacy requirements.
be familiar with the candidates and issues before voting.
be natural-born citizens of the United States.

Most Americans consider themselves “middle of the road” _____ politically.

Anarchists c. Moderates
Socialists d. Communists

Someone whose political label is radically liberal could be considered a(n)

Anarchists. c. Moderate.
Socialist. d. Republican.

Someone who considers themselves to be conservative is most likely to vote for

Republicans. c. The Green Party.
Democrats. d. Socialist.

All of the following are propaganda techniques EXCEPT

presenting only one side of an issue.
using glittering generalities.
supporting a government policy change.
the bandwagon approach.

In the United States, a political party is made up of a group of people who

disagree on how to resolve the basic issues affecting the country.
work to get candidates elected to political offices.
work separately to support one major program or policy.
support split-ticket voting

The phenomenon in which fewer votes are cast for offices farther down the ballot is called

voter alienation.
straight-ticket voting.
split-ticket voting.
ballot fatigue.

Propaganda is a technique

used to express the truth about a matter of public policy.
based on logical conclusions.
used to influence people to adopt a particular belief.
that depends upon people’s preferences.

Interest groups are MOST interested in

nominating specific candidates for office.
winning a broad range of elections.
influencing specific public policies.
affecting a broad range of public policy issues.

Propaganda techniques aim to be

persuasive.
objective.
unethical.
immoral.

To prevent fraudulent voting, most States require voters to

register.
be able to read and write.
pay a poll tax.
be a natural born citizen.

Which of these persuasive propaganda techniques takes advantage of people’s desire to conform.

bandwagon
card-stacking
name-calling
transfer

Which of the following is a sign of weakened political parties?

split-ticket voting
straight-ticket voting
newly registered voters.
Campaigning for party candidates.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Texas?

You must be mentally incompetent.
You must be 18.
You must be registered.
You must be a U.S. citizen.

Use the table to answer the following questions

Which mass media did Americans spend the most time using?

radio
daily newspapers
television
consumer magazines

How many hours did Americans spend listening to the radio in the year 2000?

1571
900
1056
154

In the year 2000, which mass media did Americans spend the least time using?

television
consumer online Internet access
radio
consumer magazines

How many Americans spent more time watching television than listening to the radio in 2000?

Aside from television, most Americans are exposed to the use of mass media through

radio.
daily newspapers.
consumer magazines.
consumer online internet access.

Section V – Match each item with the correct statement below.

a.       Split-ticket voting

b.      Electorate

c.       Independent

d.      Major parties

e.       Splinter parties

f.       Two-party system

g.      Literacy

h.      Suffrage

i.        Off year elections

j.        Minor party

Any party that has less support than one of the major political parties in the United States is a(n) ____.

____ is the practice of voting for candidates of more than one party in any one election.

In the United States, the ____ , or the potential voting population, is made up of nearly 200 million people.

_____ is the term regularly used to describe those people who have no specific major party affiliation.

____are the dominant political parties in the United States

___ are parties that have broken off from one of the major parties.

____, a person’s ability to read or write, is no longer used to qualify voters.

____ is the right to vote.

Typically fewer voters vote in ________, those elections where we do not select a President.

Because the United States has a __________, the only candidates who have a reasonable chance of winning an election are either Republicans or Democrats

Political Behavior Vocabulary (chapters 5,6,8,9)

1.     political Party

2.     major party

3.     partisanship

4.     minor party

5.     party in power

6.     two party system

7.     single member district

8.     bipartisan

9.     coalition

10.   incumbent

11.   electorate

12.   off year election

13.  straight ticket voting

14. propaganda

15.   sound bite

16. public policy

17.  public interest group

18. single interest group

19. lobbying

20.   suffrage

21.   split ticket voting

22.   precinct

A SNAPSHOT OF MY POLITICAL IDEOLOGY

DIRECTIONS: Below are thirty position statements about public policy issues. Read each

statement carefully and give each one a weighted score of 0-10. Use the following scale:

Score Explanation

10 Strongly Agree- This position matches my viewpoint

7.5 Agree- This position is pretty close to what my viewpoint is. With some minor changes it comes close to what I believe about this issue.

5 Unsure- I can see positives and negatives regarding this issue. I’m not quite sure on how I feel about this position one way or another.

2.5 Disagree- This position would not be acceptable to me. It is against my viewpoint and I cannot accept it as stated.

0 Strongly Disagree- This position advocates the exact opposite of how I feel on this issue. No way!

Freedom v. Order Issue

State lotteries and legalized gambling as a means of raising revenue is not good for a society.________________

There needs to be stronger laws and stiffer penalties for those who are responsible for sexually explicit materials on the Internet._______________

It is wrong to use human embryos for research purposes._________________

The government should provide religious charitable organizations with funds to provide services to the needy._____________________

There should be mandatory life sentences for people convicted of a third violent felony (three-strikes-law).___________________

Drug offenders should get jail rather than treatment.__________________

Because of the threat of terrorism, it should be OK for properly trained law enforcement to randomly stop and question those who fit a particular profile.__________________

There is nothing wrong with prayer in public schools. __________________

Current abortion policy and law is too lenient; abortion is an option that should be greatly restricted.__________________

Stiffer penalties for drug offenses not decriminalization is what is needed to win the war on drugs.__________________

The death penalty has proven to be an effective deterrent to crime.___________________________

Same sex couples should be excluded from the child adoption process.____________________

Symbols of America need protection; the desecration of the American flag in protest should be made illegal.____________________

The police should be allowed to randomly search automobiles in high crime areas_____________________

In criminal justice, punishment should be more important than rehabilitation.______________________

TOTAL YOUR NUMBERS___________________________

DIVIDE BY 15- THIS IS YOUR FREEDOM V ORDER SCORE (X- AXIS)

A SNAPSHOT OF MY POLITICAL IDEOLOGY

YOUR SCORE _____________________________

Freedom v. Equality Issue

What are needed now are more stringent guidelines on pollution, and stepped-up enforcement of our environmental protection laws._____________

The best way to stimulate the economy is a government stimulus package and not across-the-board tax cuts._____________

Improving services and grants rather than taxpayer funded vouchers (school choice) is the best way to improve public education for children.__________

The US should adopt a taxpayer subsidized national public healthcare system for the uninsured.______________

Privatization of Social Security is too risky; we should increase funding and the COLA of the current Social Security system instead.________________

Important strides have been made in creating greater equality of opportunity to minorities and women; affirmative action programs need to continue.______________

Because of corporate greed and fraud, as well as a competitive world economy, unions need to be stronger than ever before to ensure a quality standard of living for working class Americans.________________

We should severely limit or ban political contributions to get money out of politics._______________

People have a right to be provided with jobs and housing by government if unable to find either on their own._______________

The US should do a better job of screening immigrants rather than reduce the number of immigrants admitted to the country._____________

Companies can build plants outside of the US only if they do not replace workers or plants here.____________

The best way to resolve the pending energy crisis is by conservation rather than increased research and sites for production.______________

Low-income families should get taxpayer assisted child care and day care in order to succeed and climb out of poverty.____________

Smaller government is fine, but what is more important is for the government to provide needed services.___________

A good way to raise federal government revenue is a national sales tax law._____________

TOTAL YOUR NUMBERS__________________

DIVIDE BY 15- THIS IS YOUR FREEDOM V EQUALITY SCORE (Y- AXIS)

PLOT THE SCORES ON YOUR GRAPH PAPER ALONG WITH THE SCORES

OF THE REST OF THE CLASS.

Political Label Unit 3 notes

I.         Liberal (left)

A.      associated with Democratic party

B.      more government

C.      look to government for solutions to problems

D.      accept government regulations

E.       federal government has the money and power to enforce laws

II.      Conservative (right)

A.      associated with Republican party

B.      less government

C.      money won’t solve a problem

D.      transfer federal control to state and local government

III.           Moderates

A.      middle of the road

B.      most people fall in this category

C.      accept government as it is

IV.           Radicals

A.      believe problems can only be solved through EXTREME measures and change should take place IMMEDIATELY

B.      Radical right

1.     against government regulation

2.     anarchy

C.      radical left

1.     for increased government regulation

2.     socialism

Propaganda

I. technique aimed at influencing individual or group views and actions

II.               propaganda techniques

A.      plain folks

1.     pretending to be one of the common people

2.     kissing babies, wearing boots while appearing in Texas

B.      bandwagon

1.     the everybody’s doing it approach

2.     candidates releasing polls showing them far ahead of their opposition

C.      glittering generalities

1.     using words that sound good but don’t really say much – slogans

2.     claiming to believe in “freedom,” “justice” etc.

D.      name calling (mudslinging)

1.     not discussing the facts; just giving the opposition a bad name

2.     calling someone “un-American,” “racist” etc.

E.       Testimonial

1.     endorsement by a celebrity

2.     candidates for president often appear with well liked politicians from the state where they are campaigning

F.       Transfer

1.     associating something respected with a candidate

2.     speaking with patriotic symbols in the background

G.      card stacking

1.     presenting only one side of the story

2.     campaign literature listing all the “unwise votes” of an opponent

Brain Pop- Presidential Elections
Notes: Electoral college
Electoral Beans
Warm-up puzzle
Vocab

United States Presidential Elections

Candidates wishing to run for the presidency must ever primary elections held by each party in states throughout the United States. The primary season begins in January of the year in which a presidential election is held. Traditionally, it has begun in Iowa, in which a state caucus select delegates to the national convention. Following Iowa is the New Hampshire primary. Even though these are small states and have few votes, the momentum gained or lost by a victory or defeat in these early states is critical in obtaining money for the rest of the campaign.

Following these states are often blocks of primaries that are held on certain dates, such as “Super Tuesday,” when many states hold their nominations. Candidates may choose not to participate in all the primaries but they must constantly accumulate delegates for the convention and raise funds to keep their campaigns going.

The two major parties, Democratic and Republican, nominate their presidential candidates at a national nominating convention. Until recently, the majority of the delegates to the national convention had been appointed by local party officials. Today, the overwhelming majority are elected through the primary system, thus making the system more democratic, while at the same time eliminating most of the drama and purpose of the convention. Since today’s primaries determine the makeup of the convention floor, the nominations of the presidential candidates are a foregone conclusion. Conventions have turned into made-for-TV specials to advertise the parties’ presidential choices. Nominees for Vice President are also officially selected at conventions, but the Presidential candidate is actually the person who chooses the running mate.

Congress Vocabulary
1. Speaker of the House
2. President of the Senate
3. President pro tempore
4. Floor Leader
5. Whip
6. Committee chairman
7. Senority Rule
8. Bill
9. Resolution
10. Rider
11. Quorum
12. Filibuster
13. Veto
14. Pocket veto
15. Term
16. Session
17. Special session
18. Apportion
19. Gerrymander
20. Constituency

Congress Notes

How a Bill Becomes a Law Flow Chart

You may do this activity individually or in pairs. You should:

•Study the sections of the textbook dealing with the subject of how a bill becomes a law. Pages 334-346 •Create a flow chart wit AT LEAST 10 steps in the bill to law process. •Minimize words •Maximize pictures •Be neat and creative •Show effort

2012 Presidential CandidatesCandidate Party Interesting fact?