Do-NowIf you have colored pencils, please get

them from your locker.Work on your Do-Now & half sheet

Do-NowPlease complete your Do-Now silently.Work on the half-sheet once you have

completed your Do-Now.

AnnouncementsCitizenship ProjectPowerPoint slides online?

Day 2!

Political Parties

Take-Home Point

Are political parties more helpful or hurtful to the American political system? Explain your position.

Today’s AgendaDo-Now + AnnouncementsIntroduction to lessonReview of yesterday

Discussion & HWToday- Them political parties again!!

“Red Hot or Cool as Ice”?CNN news article + questionsComparing, contrasting, and coloring!

Bye-Now

ReviewWhat did we talk about yesterday?

What does “gun control” mean?

What does “liberal” or “conservative” mean?

Take out your homework

Functions of Political Parties

Red Hot or Cool as Ice?

Decide whether or not you think the description of a person means he/she is a Republican (Red Hot) or Democrat (Cool as Ice).

Professor CollinsJohn Collins, Ph.D., is a professor of history

at the University of Virginia. He watches the news every night and gets sad when he hears politicians spending more money on defense. He thinks that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on defense because peace and love always win.

Do you think Professor Collins is Red Hot or Cool as Ice?

Professor CollinsIs MOST LIKELY a DemocratWhy?

“Ph.D.” = higher educationWants less spending on defense

Jason FiggsJason Figgs is a 45 year-old family man- a

wife, 3 kids, and 2 dogs. He works at a law firm in Washington, D.C. lives in the suburbs of the city. He’s pretty upset with the recent tax increases for the wealthy- he’s worked so hard, and now the govt is just going to take his money away from him!

Do you think Mr. Figgs is Red Hot or Cool as Ice?

Jason FiggsIs MOST LIKELY a RepublicanWhy?

Lives in SuburbsLawyer= most likely higher incomeLower taxes

Lucius HallLucius Hall is from a small town in Georgia.

He owns his car dealership, the only within 50 miles of his town. He recently got upset because his daughter, Meg, was told she could no longer pray in school. Lucius doesn’t understand why she can’t- she wasn’t trying to force other students to pray with her!

Do you think Lucius is Red Hot or Cool as Ice?

Lucius HallIs MOST LIKELY a RepublicanWhy?

Small townBusiness ownerIn favor of prayer in school

Kelly GreenKelly lives in New York City and

works as a yoga/pilates instructor. In her free time, she likes to go to travel around the country and protest whenever an inmate is about to receive the death sentence.

Do you think Kelly is Red Hot or Cool as Ice?

Kelly GreenIs MOST LIKELY a Democrat.Why?

FemaleLives in a cityAgainst the death penalty

Political Parties

Analyzing Current Issues

Reading QuestionsWhat is President Obama trying to

do?Who is against President Obama?Why are they against him?Describe the checks and balances

that is taking place.What are the consequences of this

division between Democrats and Republicans?