Political Parties

Political Parties

Platforms/Beliefs

Unit Essential Question

How do individuals and groups participate

in the American political process?

Review

One of the most basic
principles of a democracy is
citizen participation.

Participation is more than a
right - it is a duty.

Citizen participation may
take many forms.

Effective citizen
participation builds a
stronger democracy.

Excerpt from McGraw Hill Textbook

Students will:

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Describe the role political
parties play in the political
process.

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Differentiate between
Republican and Democratic
provisions in the CARES Act.

Today’s Agenda

Unit Essential Question(s):

How do individuals and groups
participate in the American
political process?

Republican

Democratic

Social

Economic

Political

Members of both parties negotiated and agreed to the
provisions of the CARES Act. Provisions of the CARES Act
are listed. Draw a line from the provision to the political

party and the category it best represents.

Strengthens Medicare and Medicaid

Denies payments to certain immigrant
families

Issues tax credits to small and mid-sized
businesses

Gives payments of up to $1200 to per adult
and $500 per child

Provides support for health-care providers

Enacts policies to reduce evictions

Closure and Reflection

Our goal for today:

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Describe the role political
parties play in the political
process.

●

I can differentiate between
Republican and Democratic
views.