Lesson 1: Political Parties
Political Parties
Standard SS.7.C.2.8
Compare/Contrast the ideas of the major political parties in the United States. Each link below is the official website of the party. Find and analyze the Party Platform Statements to see the ideals and goals of each party.
- Republican Party
- Democratic Party
- Libertarian Party
- Communist Party
- Socialist Party
- Green Party
- Republican Party
- Democratic Party
- Libertarian Party
- Communist Party
- Socialist Party
- Green Party
Graphic Organizer: Political Parties of the United States
Lesson 3: Politics and media
Document-Based question
Political Propaganda
Forms of Political Propaganda:
1. Name-Calling- negative or attack ads 2. Transfer- using symbolism to imply meaning, ex. patriotic colors and symbols. 3. Bandwagon- "everyone's doing it" 4. Plain Folks- the candidate is a "normal guy" 5. Testimonial- celebrity support. 6. Card Stacking- one perspective or set of facts to mislead. 7. Glittering Generalities- positive but vague and non-specific slogans that just "sound good" |
Living Room Candidate
Playlist: What Makes and Effective Ad?
View examples of political propaganda that were very influential over public opinion during election campaigns. |