Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S History

Bellwork-

1. In what way does the cartoon on the left (Cartoon 1) imply that Nixon is more prepared to be President than John Kennedy?
2. What inference can we make about Kennedy’s feelings heading into the 1960 election based on the facial expression Kennedy has in cartoon 2? Would it change the meaning of the cartoon if he had a different expression on his face?
3. How could the artist adapt the cartoon on the left (Cartoon 1) to present the impression that JFK is actually a more desirable candidate for President than Richard Nixon?

Instruction-

• Chapter 20 Vocabulary Book

Documents:

Chapter 20-Frayer Model Set Up

Chapter 20-Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

Government:

Bellwork-

1. What is the main idea behind the political cartoon?
2. What is the relationship the author is trying to make between corporate election spending and NASCAR sponsorship?
3. In your opinion, would it be better for transparency sake if every U.S. Congress person were forced to disclose the corporations or private groups who donate to their campaign or should we simply trust the system and believe that our representatives are truly voting in the best interests of the people?

Instruction-

• What are Super PACs? Video
• Interest Group Project

Documents-

ASPCA-Brochure Example

Brochure Template-Blank-2018

Special Interest Groups-Supplemental

Special Interest Groups-Activity Rubric

Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity

Interest Groups and Lobbying-2018