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Political Party Webquest

This webquest aims to explore how political parties communicate through technology, distinguishing between Democratic and Republican styles. Participants will also compare the Tea Party and Republican Party stances on key issues and identify liberal and conservative parties. Additionally, the extreme party's ideals will be examined. Through this exploration, a deeper understanding of political parties and their roles in the United States will be gained.

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Political Party Webquest

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  1. Political Party Webquest • Which party (D or R) does a better job communicating it’s message through the use of technology? • What are the main differences in style/tone/attitude between the 2 (D and R) sites? • With the 4 main issues you researched, circle the stance you agree most with. • How is the Tea Party different than the Republican Party on your 4 issues? • Identify 1 conservative and 1 liberal party-what makes them liberal/conservative? • Extreme Party-What are their ideals?

  2. Introduction to Political PartiesDecember 19, 2018 Objective: To gain a basic understanding of the roles that political parties in the United States perform What are 3 realistic (detailed if possible) political issues that will make you stop, listen and possibly support a political candidate?   What are 3 political issues that do not spark your interest and may turn you away from a candidate? What MUST political parties do to make the issues that you care about (and will get you out to vote) real for your generation? (CURRENT DIVIDE)

  3. Three components of Parties • Party in Government: • ELECTED Officials • Staff • Main goal • 3 branches of govt. • Direct Policy

  4. Three components of Parties • Party Organizations: Decentralized + Fragmented • National Committees • 50 state party systems • Local party systems

  5. Three components of Parties • Party in Electorate: LARGEST • Membership (Loose) • “Dealignment”REASONS FOR • Interest Groups • Media • Identification vs. Voting

  6. FUNCTIONS OF POLITICAL PARTIES

  7. Functions… • TO WIN ELECTIONS • Endorse Candidates III. Raise and Spend Funds -Grassroots IV. Register Voters

  8. Functions cont… V. Simplify decisions for voters VI. Patronage I. pork/earmarks VII. Linkage Institution VIII. Unify diverse interests

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