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Introduction to Government and Politics: Interest Group Quiz or Worksheet
This quiz is a nice refresher to check in with students' understanding of types of interest groups and the role interest groups play in American politics through campaigns and elections.
Quiz also includes direct quotes from interest groups' mission statements, giving students greater insight into these groups and their views.
This quiz can also be used as a homework assignment or worksheet to use in class.
For the short answer, I wrote about a hypothetical Senate race so that this can be
9th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies
Elections and Campaigns (AP Government) Bundle with Video
You can purchase my entire AP U.S. Government course which includes pacing, unit tests, and a 4-week review session prior to the AP exam here: AP U.S. Government Complete CourseI have worked at several schools in the past where I did not have the ability to check out books to students because I only had enough for a class set. Because of this, I created materials in which I wouldn't need my students to have a textbook at home to be prepared for any tests or quizzes that they received. The power
9th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies
Democrat v Republican: Who would say what? Quiz worksheet - Political Parties
WS or Quiz that lists statements like "If you have a problem, fix it yourself" and "Everybody deserves a helping hand when they are down" and asks students to idetnify if typically a Democrat or Republican would say each statement.
Includes states on many important issues in the US today.
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Quiz Assessment for Separation of Powers or Checks and Balances
This is a short assessment that I use with my class after completing separation of powers in our Constitution Unit of Social Studies. It provides them with some real life examples of how the three branches of our government work together and provide checks and balances. This was created for a self contained middle school classroom and went over well in grades 6-8 with students functioning on reading levels from K-5. Could be used over multiple grade levels depending on the support being provi
2nd - 8th
Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History
Super PACs, PACs, and Candidates
During this lesson students will learn about PACs and Super PACs. The students will be looking at data collected from the current Presidential Race. In the lesson students will view a video to get a quick overview of what PACs and Super PACs are and how they collect and utilize donations. This assignment also combines math because students will have to complete a chart that has them convert the data into a percent.
7th - 12th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
BrainPOP Civics End-of-Course (EOC) Review
This civics review uses BrainPOP videos and quizzes to help students study and prepare for a state/end-of-course assessment. Students watch a BrainPOP video, take the quiz in "review" mode, and record the answer choice for each question in the correct box. Videos and quizzes were selected based on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and the Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Content Focus Report and Test Item Specifications for Civics. Titles marked with an asterisk indicat
6th - 8th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Voting and Voter Behavior (U.S. Government) Bundle with Video
You can purchase all of my U.S. Government resources which includes power points, guided notes (with questions), homework, quizzes, unit tests, and group projects here: U.S. Government ResourcesA quick word about my teaching style so that you know what you are getting into. I have worked at several schools in the past where I did not have the ability to check out books to students because of short supply. Because of this, I created materials in which I wouldn't need my students to have a textbo
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Elections - Voting, Government, Social Studies
U.S. Government Resources - Google Slides, Guided Notes, HW, Tests, & Projects
This is a great deal of the materials that I use for my U.S. Government and U.S. Government Honors classes. This probably will not carry you for an entire school year, but it's close. Some of the things that I do in my class I do not have rights to (textbook worksheets, etc.) and I’m in no position to share. I also teach financial literacy to my seniors and that always takes a couple of weeks. If government is only a semester course at your school this is more than enough materials. Because of
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Crash Course: Government and Politics #40 - Political Parties
This is a viewing guide for Crash Course: Government and Politics #40 - Political Parties, which looks at what parties do, how they support candidates, how they fit into the political system, and more. It can be used either as an active viewing guide, or as a post viewing assessment. The activity includes 8 active viewing questions (remember to have kids preview them first), 8 post-viewing True/False statements, and two follow up questions, focusing on the big ideas. It is a very good idea to ha
9th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Crash Course Politics Mini Bundle: #40 - Political Parties
Should 16-Year-Olds Vote? A Current Events Lesson & Debate (Government/Civics)
Spark a lively and relevant debate in your Government or Civics class with this no-prep, high-interest lesson: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?This lesson uses a compelling article (based on The New York Times) that explores the global movement to lower the voting age . Students will analyze the core arguments for and against this change, examining it from three different angles: Developmental Psychology: Is the 16-year-old brain "ready" to vote?Partisan Politics: Why are some political
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Political Parties & Electoral Progress Learning Log
This is a learning log that covers key points of Political Parties/Elections knowledge. There is a enrichment activity as well as a self reflection on the back that can be edited. It is wonderful for students tracking their knowledge/data and can be used within the unit or as a study guide/home work. Topics Covered - Executive/Legislative Eligibility Requirements - Impact of Third Parties - Platforms of Republicans and Democrats - Process of Primaries/Caucuses and General Election
6th - 12th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Informational Text - American Politics: Voting (Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about American politics and voting. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
7th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Government, Informational Text
Ronald Reagan Presidency Stations
In this activity, students will examine key events, policies, and controversies from the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Through reading and analysis questions, students will explore Reagan’s election victory, Reaganomics, the Strategic Defense Initiative, the Iran-Contra Affair, the War on Drugs, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Students will evaluate both the successes and criticisms of Reagan’s presidency while developing skills in reading comprehension, historical analysis, and evidence-based w
7th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History
DBQ - The Election of 1800: Political Campaign Cartoons
This activity looks at campaign election cartoons from the election of 1800 and 2004. Students answer questions about each image and compare and contrast the messages of each. Answer key included. MS Word doc for easy editing.
5th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: The Election of 1800 Mini Bundle
State of the Union Activity Packet
A complete packet for analyzing the President’s State of the Union — with notes, scoring, rebuttal activities, and teacher options! This ready-to-use packet engages students in analyzing the State of the Union Address step by step. With guided note pages, a detailed scoring rubric, a Key Issues Reference Guide, and a rebuttal activity, this resource helps learners think critically about presidential speeches and opposing responses. It’s more than just watching a speech — students actively lis
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Politics of Deficit Spending Activity: Why Can't We Balance the Budget?
This hands-on activity, developed by Shawneen Morrison, poignantly demonstrates the disconnect between partisan ideological posturing on government spending and achieving a balanced budget. Students color a map according to partisan voting patterns (red, blue, and purple states) and then indicate each state’s status as a welfare state (states that receive more federal spending than they pay in taxes) or donor state (states that pay more in taxes than they receive). This exercise indicates a cl
9th - 12th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Gilded Age Politics DBQ
This assignment contains three primary sources from the Gilded Age with 2-3 questions per document. The focus of the DBQ is political machines and Tammany Hall. This is geared towards US History and APUSH.
9th - 12th
Elections - Voting, Social Studies, U.S. History
Minor Party Assignment
In this assignment students are given the chance to create their own minor party. They establish their parties statement of purpose. Which explains why they are becoming a party, and what they hope to accomplish once they start. Students are then tasked with determining what type of party. They must then come up with a catchy slogan and logo to make their party known. This assignment is one that the students really enjoy. The students are given the chance to not only say what they would do with
7th - 12th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Suffragette Movie Guide
This guide follows the movie as students watch. It can be used while they watch the movie or given as a short assignment at the end of the movie. The last two questions are essay questions and can be omitted or given to advanced classes. There are also questions that require outside research pertaining to the movie and the suffrage movement in general.
9th - 12th, Higher Education
British History, Elections - Voting, U.S. History
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