MEDIA, POLITICAL PARTIES & INTEREST GROUPS
Essential Questions
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How have changes in technology influenced political communication and behavior?
Why do levels of participation and influence in politics vary? How effective are the various methods of political participation in shaping public policies? |
Vocabulary Terms:
Linkage institutions
Lobbying Grassroots lobbying Mass media Media events Gatekeepers Watchdogs Divided government GridlockIndependent expenditures Issue advocacy ads Super PACs |
527s
Public funding FEC Interest groups Single-issue groups Public interest groupsEconomic interest groups Amicus curiae Class-action lawsuit Litigation |
Free riders
Party coalition Pol Action Committees Soft money Party platform Super Tuesday Super delegates Delegates Frontloading Horserace journalism National committee |
C-SPAN Lesson: Political Polarization Intro VideoUse this intro video and the document with links in Google Classroom to complete your tasks. When finished, complete the Follow Up questions on Google Classroom.
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C-SPAN: Political Polarization Follow Up Article
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Videos
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