Citizenship, Political Culture, and Political Viewpoints
Directions: While viewing the video, respond to the following questions.
Part I: Video: (Citizenship: Making Government Work)
Segment #1
1. Compare and Contrast the primary role of police officers prior to “9/11”
with their primary role following “9/11.”
2. How do people view the police with regard to the role they play at the
airports?
Segment #2
3. Describe the opposition to the “Adrenaline Heights” proposal for
Riverside Park?
4. How did the opposition “grow” and increase to the point that no board
members chose to support the proposal?
Segment #3
1. According to the video, what is “citizenship” all about?
2. What is the one right that citizens have which “permanent resident
aliens” do not have? How did the denial of this right affect Frank?
Part 2: Chapter 8 Reading Guide Pages 141-147
Describe the 5 Primary Functions of Political Parties: (In a Democracy)
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Evolution of the Two-Party System
Explain what the major dividing factor(s) was between the two first political
parties, the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?
What is a “red” state? What is a “blue” state? (Explain what is describes)
Differences Between the Political Parties: (Complete the table demonstrating
the views of each party related to the issues provided)
Democrats
Size of Government:
Republicans
Taxes:
Regulation of Business:
Social Issues:
Minimum Wage:
Explain the role of third parties serve in American politics?