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Your task is to create three (Both major
political parties and one minor party)
informational visual presentation (multimedia,
brochure, etc.) highlighting the three party's
political platforms on current issues, history,
important members, slogan, logo, and
philosophy. You will need to research the
three political parties thoroughly using the
official websites of the political parties and
organize the information in a logical
manner. Your goal is to persuade other
citizens to join your political party.
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Scoring
10 points each category, each presentation is 70
points
210 points total
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Accurately describes the political party's
historical background in a coherent paragraph
(6-8 sentences). Provides facts supported with
details. Subject knowledge is excellent.
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Accurately describes the political party's
philosophy in a coherent paragraph (6-8
sentences). Covers philosophy in-depth with
details. Subject knowledge is excellent.
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Creates a persuasive short speech, slogan,
jingle, poster or advertisement that explains
why citizens should join your party. Product
shows a large amount of original thought.
Ideas are creative and inventive.
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Features 5 famous people (living or deceased)
from the two major parties and 1 from minor
party, who are/were affiliated with the
political party. Must include a relevant,
meaningful quote from each famous person.
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Accurately describes the background/origin of
the political party's mascot. May include a
visual.
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Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects,
etc. to enhance to presentation.
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Presents an accurate representation of the
party's views on a social, political, and
economic issue. Must include a visual for each.
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Constitution Party:
http://www.constitutionparty.com/
Democratic Party:
http://www.democrats.org/?nosplash=true
Green Party:
http://www.gp.org/index.php
Justice Party:
http://www.justicepartyusa.org/
Libertarian Party:
http://www.lp.org/
Republican Party:
http://www.gop.com/
Tea Party
http://www.teaparty.org/
http://www.theteaparty.net/about-the-tea-party/
Socialist Party
http://socialistparty-usa.net/
-Use the party's official website ("About Us",
"History") & other reliable internet sites
-When researching, created a bulleted list of
important events in the party's history, major
successes, important leaders, etc.
**Use your research to write a cohesive 6-8
sentence informative paragraph that
demonstrates excellent knowledge of
when/why your party started, where it is
today, and the pivotal moments in-between!
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Philosophy
-Use the party's official website ("About Us',
"Philosophy", "Mission")
-What are your party's beliefs/vision for the role
of our government, how the US should interact
with other nations, the role of citizens, etc.?
-You are looking for the BIG picture here!
-Compile research into a bulleted list.
** Use your research to write a cohesive 6-8
sentence paragraph that demonstrates excellent
knowledge of the philosophy/vision of this party!
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-Use the party's official website ("About Us',
"Philosophy", "Mission")
-What are your party's beliefs/vision for the role
of our government, how the US should interact
with other nations, the role of citizens, etc.?
-You are looking for the BIG picture here!
-Compile research into a bulleted list.
** Use your research to write a cohesive 6-8
sentence paragraph that demonstrates excellent
knowledge of the philosophy/vision of this party!
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-Use the party's official website ("About Us",
"Current Issues", "History", "Philosophy",
"Leaders", etc.)
-Create a list of various accomplishments,
important leaders, powerful views on
controversial/important issues, etc.
**Use this research to write a persuasive short
speech, slogan, jingle, poster or advertisement
to convince people to join this party!
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-Use the party's official website ("Leaders",
"History") & other reliable internet sites
-Compile a diverse list of famous politicians
and celebrities that are affiliated/associated
with this party. Mix it up!!
-Find a quote from each person that relates to
an issue/event that is meaningful to your
party.
**Must include the name, a picture, and the
quote for 5 famous people. (1 person from
minor party)
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-Use the party's official website to research your
party's opinion on 3 controversial/important
issues.
(1 social issue, 1 economic issue and 1 political
issue)
Ex. Afghanistan, guns, abortion, marriage, health
care, taxes, immigration, drugs, energy, etc.
**Write an informative paragraph about this issue
and your party's opinion on it. Be sure to include a
corresponding picture!
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-Use the party's official website, as well as
other reliable internet sites.
-Research when & why your party began
using this symbol.
**Include an image of this symbol & write a
few sentences to fully explain its history.
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Edit all work for accuracy &
spelling/grammar!
Label all 6 sections.
Put YOUR NAME on your project!
Put a TITLE on your project!
Use color!
Make sure your final product is polished &
convincing!!
See me if you need any help! :)
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Individually take the following political party tests. These
tests will give you some idea where you stand politically
today. After you take the tests print up the results. You
will submit the results as well as a full write-up of at least
2 paragraphs(6-8 sentences each) of each test result.
Discuss why you agree or disagree with the findings of the
tests.
Write a one page conclusion. It should include the
following:
Based on the results what political party would you
identify yourself with today?
What information from the tests led you to this
conclusion?
Pick three hot-bed issues and explain where you stand and
why.
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http://www.people-press.org/political-party-quiz
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http://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz
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http://theadvocates.org/quiz/quiz.php
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