Political Parties

The phrases below identify the beliefs of a political party.

"favors universal healthcare for all"

“favors government regulation of the economy”

“favors higher taxes for high income earners”

Which political party has these beliefs?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

Which party completes the diagram?

• Democratic Party

• Communist Party

• Republican party

• Socialist Party

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• How the media influences government

• How lobbyists monitor government officials

• How elected officials influence public opinion

• How individuals can influence the government

What do television news and newspapers have in common?

• They rely on people’s willingness to read written information.

• They can influence both public opinion and government policy.

• They only give one side of a story.

• They present viewers with moving images.

How is this flyer biased?

• It draws readers’ attention to an important issue.

• It provides readers with an Internet link to learn more.

• It lets readers know that it has been paid for by “Romney for President, Inc.”

• It accuses Rick Perry of planning to end Social Security without explaining Perry’s own point of view.

What is the main message of this advertisement?

• It is not expensive to run for elected office.

• Citizens should donate more to political campaigns.

• Monetary/money contributions have too much influence on elections.

• Taxes on postage stamps help to pay for needed public services.

The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor:

According to their posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Day to be elected mayor?

The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor:

Do You Want Your Mayor to Work For You!!

Vote Maria Smith for Mayor

· College Graduate

· 5 Years City Council Mayor

· 4 Years School Board President

Will Work Hard for the City!!

Vote Day Davis for Mayor

· College Graduate

· 1 Year Little League Coach

· 2 Years Boy Scout Leader

· Volunteer Fire Fighter

• Her political policies

• Her college education

• Her campaign promises

• Her experience working in government

Be a “natural-born citizen”

Be at least 35 years of age

Have lived in the United States for at

least 14 years.

Which government or political office has these requirements?

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. House of Representatives

• President of the U.S.

• Governor of Florida

What is one requirement that both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives have in common?

• be at least 30 years old

• reside in the state your represent

• be at least 35 years old

• be a natural born citizen

Why is propaganda like political advertisements created?

• to give factual or truthful information

• to influence the views or opinions of the public or people

• to monitor people's emotions

• to impartial or fair information