Friday, March 13, 2020

Day 22.5 - $$$....Elections....PACS


Learning Targets:
Students will be able to explain why and how...
  • Explain how campaign organizations and strategies affect the election process.
Opener:  Federalism during crisis
Yesterday, Mayor Lucas declared a state of emergency in Kansas City.  Quickly read through the article below and address the following:
1.  How is this situation related to the idea of federalism?
2.  What are the potential implications of this declaration for other local government agencies?
3.  Are the mayor's powers in such a situation different than a president's level of authority?  Explain
4.  How might this pandemic influence how voters think in the 2020 elections?

Activity #1: -  Gerrymandering PERPetrators 

Baker v Carr 
Problem
Events 
Ruling
Precedent

Shaw v Reno
Problem
Events 
Ruling
Precedent

Citizens United v FEC
Problem
Events 
Ruling
Precedent

Activity #2 Political Action Committee PAC's - N-50

LD - organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.  Unlike individual candidates, or parties, Super Pacs have no limit on accepting donations.

SD -

Examples - Committee to Reelect the President (CREEP), Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), Citizens for Eisenhower

Non-Examples - Interest Groups, Political Parties

Related Terms - Lobbyist, Voting Behavior, Incumbents



Close - To what extent are PACs and interest groups increasing the public's attention on political issues?

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