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1. Jared Kavlock NAME The Unit Organizer 4 BIGGER PICTURE DATE NEXT UNIT /Experience LAST UNIT /Experience 2 3 CURRENT UNIT CURRENT UNIT 1 is about... 8 UNIT SCHEDULE UNIT MAP 5 6 UNIT SELF-TEST QUESTIONS RELATIONSHIPS UNIT 7 CIVICS Citizenship CE.4 Political Process CE.5 National Government CE.6 Introduction The people and groups who influence government and policy The Electoral College Vocabulary LINCing such as such as Political Parties such as Political Parties CM such as Campaign Contributors such as such as Voting FRAME Voters the Media Candidates Recall Enhancement Routine • What roles do political parties play in the American political process? • Compare and contrast the major political parties and explain how the third parties differ from the two major parties. • How do citizens make informed choices in elections, and what role does the media play in these decisions? • How has the high cost of getting elected changed campaigning for public office? • What are the requirements for voting in Virginia and what factors influence voter turnout and registration? • How does the Electoral College select the President and Vice President of the United States? Compare and Contrast Analyzing media Create & explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, and graphs

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