Essay on Political Parties: Due Wednesday

lWrite a comparative essay; compare and contrast the Republican and Democratic Ideals and policies.
lTHESIS: Argue for/against: The beliefs and policy differences between the democrats and republicans are few or many…
¡Parties serve as ‘watchdogs’ of the party in power. It is/not important that the Republicans criticize Barack Obama, health care, immigration, etc.

Compare and contrast the political parties.
1. Introduction and Thesis
2, 3, 4 Compare/contrast each parties positions on 3 important issues.
5. What issue is your greatest concern? Support your position on this issue using information from the party website or elsewhere. Include Key people, positions/ideas
Conclusion about thesis; Include your opinion: which positions do you support.

Pro/Con the Propositions

HW: Read, Research, write bullets on the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of the propositions.

See Procon.org; or WisetoSocial Issues

propositions 19, 21, and 23

Republican and Democratic Website Research

1.3-5 bullets pts
Health care
National security
Immigration
Civil rights
Environment
Education

Leadership

California Elections: state contests and candidates

APATHETIC VOTERS.....they just don't care or have no reason to vote?

¡HW: Read p. 130-131; Summarize the successes of each party (1968-2004) , then Write the next paragraph as it would look in a textbook for the Election of 2008.
¡158 1-4 APATHY: not interested, not motivated

Voting Behavior....Do you Know ROCK THE VOTE?

¡HW: Read Ch. 6 part 1
¡Interpret Jesse Jackson quote on 146
¡Read pp. 148-150 q. 1,2,4,5
¡define suffrage, electorate

Political Parties....be in the know!

¡Interpret tables, pictures, charts:p. 128-9; 130; 142
¡answer all q’s under each
¡P. 133 Answer q. 1-2

Political Parties! 30 Days to ELECTIONS!

¡HW: Parties and What they DO!
¡Read 116-18
Answer Q.1-6

¡Read 119-124 Answer questions below quote and table
¡Describe party membership patterns
¡Q. 4