Lesson 3: Political Parties Evaluation
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Outline the platforms and planks of each major political party.
Assess the impact of each party on policy-making and legislation.
Examine their role in shaping public discourse.
Consider their influence on the judiciary and other branches of government.
How do the platforms of each major political party dictate political behavior of people and of politicians.
CG.Civ.2.c. Analyze the role of individuals, groups, and the media in shaping political
participation over time in the United States (e.g., interest groups, media bias,
political parties).
CG.Civ.10.a. Determine the extent to which elected officials represent constituent interests and
perspectives (e.g., personal and professional experiences, policy positions, party
affiliation, voting record).
CG.Civ.2.d. Analyze trends in access to voting, voter turnout, and voter representation over
time (e.g., gerrymandering, reapportionment, redistricting, voter socialization).
DOK 2
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Students will be tasked with filling in a chart comparing the party platforms of each political party.