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Introduction to Unit 6: Political Participation and Elections, featuring a government building background.
Document showcasing the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States on a parchment background.
Image of a historical document and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, discussing political institutions and social justice.
Document titled "Simulating Popular Sovereignty" discussing a town council proposal for a new sports complex.

Government & Politics Unit 6 – Activities + Essays

59 minutes

44 Items

Introduction to Unit 6: Political Participation and Elections, featuring a government building background.
Political Participation and Elections | Government & Politics: Civics for the American Experiment

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4 Min

Document showcasing the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States on a parchment background.
Preamble to the Constitution

Activity

Image of a historical document and a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, discussing political institutions and social justice.
The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions

Activity

Document titled "Simulating Popular Sovereignty" discussing a town council proposal for a new sports complex.
Simulating Popular Sovereignty Handout

Activity

Text from a document titled "The History of Political Parties in the United States" with paragraph content.
The History of Political Parties in the United States

Essay

1248 Words

Text from an historical document discussing governance, factions, and civil rights for citizens.
Federalist 10

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Table outlining analysis questions related to the Republican Party platform and founding principles.
Political Parties Research Activity

Activity

Table comparing campaign finance legislation and Supreme Court decisions, including key legislation, goals, and outcomes.
Campaign Finance Graphic Organizer

Activity

Political Action Committee handout outlining definitions and differences between PACs and SuperPACs.
PACs and SuperPACs Handout

Activity

Text excerpt from the Supreme Court opinion in Citizens United v. FEC (2010) by Justice Kennedy.
Citizens United v. FEC (2010)

Activity

Text from a case study titled "Campaign Finance" discussing election funding in the United States.
Campaign Finance Case Study

Essay

619 Words

Infographic illustrating the organizational structure of U.S. political parties with roles and committees at various levels.
The Organization of U.S. Political Parties

Activity

Image of the Supreme Court justices with text "Baker v. Carr" and "Supreme Court Homework Help" over an orange background.
Baker v. Carr | Homework Help from the Bill of Rights

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5 Min

The video discusses the origins of partisanship in American politics, featuring animated historical figures.
The Origins of Partisanship | BRI’s Homework Help Series

Video

5 Min

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit standing beside a large column.
Speaker Joseph Cannon Dethroned

Essay

2281 Words

Text discussing the history of voting restrictions and expanding suffrage in the United States.
The History of Voting Restrictions and Expanding Suffrage

Essay

1098 Words

Title slide for "Unit 6: Election Essentials" from the Bill of Rights Institute, featuring a government building background.
Elections Essentials | Government & Politics: Civics for the American Experiment

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4 Min

Text of the Twenty-Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding voting rights for District of Columbia residents.
Voting Rights Amendments to the Constitution

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Document outlining the role of state governments in elections, featuring the U.S. Constitution from 1787.
Elections and the Constitution

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Line graph depicting U.S. presidential and midterm election turnout rates from 1789 to the present.
Voter Turnout in Midterm and General Elections

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A timeline with events related to voting rights and the U.S. Constitution, including dates and brief descriptions.
Voting Rights Timeline

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A table comparing statements about federalism, elections, and political party nominations.
Primary and Caucus: Fact, Choice, Defend

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Decorative image.
Electoral College Case Study

Essay

959 Words

Student handout for "Electing a President" with sections on primaries and the Electoral College.
Electing a President Station Activity

Activity

An excerpt from Federalist #10 discussing the dangers of factions in a free society with vocabulary definitions.
Federalist 10 | Politics and Parties

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Decorative image.
Methods of Election Student Handout

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Text from a primary source on Electoral College from Federalist #39, authored by James Madison, 1788.
Electoral College Primary Sources

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Graphic organizer for researching the expansion of voting rights, including prompts and sections for amendments and legislation.
Expanding Franchise Graphic Organizer:

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A text-based graphic discussing the Voting Rights Act, its impact, and related questions on justice for African Americans.
Voting Rights Act, 1965

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Text document titled "Primary Source (Scaffolded)" discussing Reconstruction Amendments and related questions.
The Reconstruction Amendments: Thirteenth Amendment, 1865, Fourteenth Amendment, 1868, and Fifteenth Amendment, 1870

Activity

The Electoral College video thumbnail from BRI's Homework Help Series featuring historical figures.
The Electoral College | Homework Help from the Bill of Rights Institute

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7 Min

A portrait of Alexis de Tocqueville accompanied by text about his work and insights in "Democracy in America."
Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, Book One, Part Two, Chapter Two

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Table outlining objectives, vocabulary, and building context for Federalist #51, discussing governance and majority rule.
Federalist 51 | Interest Groups at Work

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Infographic comparing small and large republics in relation to the problem of factions in Federalist #10.
Sphere of Influence Federalist #10 Interactive

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Infographic for interest group analysis with guiding questions, objectives, and chart for data collection.
Graphic Organizer: Interest Group Analysis

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Infographic outlining action steps for interest groups to influence government decisions and policies.
Interest Groups Analysis

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Text from a document titled "Nixon-Kennedy Televised Debate" with historical context about the event.
Nixon-Kennedy Televised Debate

Essay

567 Words

Infographic analyzing the impact of media technology on presidential campaigns and voter engagement through history.
Media Technology and Candidate-Centered Campaigns Primary Sources

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Text on a document discussing watchdog reporting and the role of media in government accountability.
Watchdog Reporting Graphic Organizer

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Graphic organizer outlining media's limitations and benefits, guiding questions, and objectives for analysis and discussion.
Media Limitations and Benefits Graphic Organizer

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The image features a document titled "Media Source Analysis and Reflection" with guiding questions and objectives listed.
Media Source Analysis and Reflection

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A document outlining how news media presents information using a basketball example with objectives and presentation styles.
Information Presentation Example Graphic Organizer

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A table with three columns titled "Coverage," "Analysis," and "Commentary," each containing space for information.
Information Presentation Blank Graphic Organizer

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Image of the Supreme Court building with text: "Citizen United v. Federal Election Commission" and "Bill of Rights Institute."
Citizens United v. FEC | BRI’s Homework Help Series

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4 Min