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Are you registered to vote?

Are you registered to vote?. Voter Registration. Watch video Complete Voter Registration card Put your completed Voter Registration form into one of the two envelopes: TURN IN my Voter Registration form Do NOT turn in my Voter Registration form

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Are you registered to vote?

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  1. Are you registered to vote?

  2. Voter Registration • Watch video • Complete Voter Registration card • Put your completed Voter Registration form into one of the two envelopes: • TURN IN my Voter Registration form • Do NOT turn in my Voter Registration form • A completed form in either envelope = full credit (5 points)

  3. AGENDAOctober 22/23, 2013 Today’s topics Voter registration Being an informed voter Timeline of Political Parties & Voting Rights Money in politics Administrative Unit 2 Test: October 29/30 Homework Media Log: Due Monday, October 28

  4. Learning Goals Unit 2 Guide What is the role of a citizen (in the U.S., of the world, in a local community)? • Describe several methods for becoming informed about candidates and public policy issues How do individuals and organizations shape public policy? • Analyze the history of voting rights and political parties in the U.S. • Evaluate the role of money in political campaigns

  5. Quick Write:What are the best ways to become informed about important issues in a political campaign? Why?(2-3 sentences) • Some additional suggestions: • Debates • Candidate websites • Procon.org • FactCheck.org • Media websites (reputable media outlets) • League of Women Voters (lwv.org) • Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet

  6. Timeline of Political Parties & Voting Rights Use at least 2 pages (page 1 = 1789-1900; page 2 = 1900-present) For each Timeline element, include Election of 1796 Description: Significance: pg 131 Democratic-Republican Party 1793-1828 1789 Federalist Party 1788-1816

  7. Federalist Party Democratic-Republican Party Democratic Party Republican Party Election of 1796 Election of 1800 Era of the Democrats Era of the Republicans Return of the Democrats Era of Divided Government Election of Lincoln (1860) 1st Expansion of Suffrage (early 1800s) 15th Amendment 19th Amendment 24th Amendment Voting Rights Act of 1965 26th Amendment Timeline Elements

  8. Quick Write: What, if any, is the link between money and politics? (2-3 complete sentences)

  9. Campaign Spending Several billion dollars spent on campaigns in election years • Significantly more spent in presidential election years • Funds spent on staff, polling, travel, mass mailings, yard signs, websites, etc. • Advertising (TV and radio) is the single biggest campaign expense -- by far

  10. Sources of Campaign Funding In the 2010 Congressional races, the sources of campaign contributions broke down as follows:[6] Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_finance_in_the_United_States

  11. Campaign Finance Regulations Hard Money • Contributed to candidates directly • Limited in amount • Must be reported (disclosure) Soft Money • Contributed to political parties • Unlimited amounts • Not to be used directly for candidates 527s / Super PACs / 501(c)(4) organizations • Independent expenditures only • Little or no disclosure required

  12. Background on Citizens United Support Oppose Take notes on SUPPORTERS and OPPONENTS as we watch the videos

  13. Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings & any trash • Straighten desks Homework • Media Log: Due Monday, October 28

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