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Political Socialization Articles PDF

Political Socialization articles
  • Read articles and answer text-based questions under your classwork/homework section of your notebook.
  • Questions are on the last page of the articles.
Due Monday, October 10th (Periods 1, 3, and 5)
Due Tuesday, October 11th (Periods 2 and 4)

DO NOW #18

Do Now #18 (15 MIN)
  1. Describe the purpose of the Federalist Papers (#10 and #51).
  2. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution.
  3. Compare and contrast the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the national government.
  4. Define divided government. Describe the effects of divided government.
  5. Identify and describe THREE AMENDMENTS that expanded suffrage rights.
  6. Compare and contrast pluralism and hyperpluralism.
  7. Define the elite and class theory. Why is it significant in U.S. government and politics?

Electoral College Essay

Electoral College Essay

On a sheet of paper, answer the following prompt:

  • Prepare a short essay on the ARGUMENTS and COUNTERARGUMENTS of the U.S. Electoral College and provide your own opinion whether you support or reject the Electoral College with your reasons.
    • PARAGRAPH 1: INTRO, description of the Electoral College, and THESIS
    • PARAGRAPH 2: ARGUMENTS
    • PARAGRAPH 3: COUNTERARGUMENTS
    • PARAGRAPH 4: YOUR POSITION ON THIS TOPIC and REASONS WHY
    • PARAGRAPH 5: CONCLUSION