1. Political Parties

2. Bell Ringer
What is the purpose of a political party? What functions do they serve? Who do they represent?

3. Republican Party Founded: 1854 Grand Old Party (GOP) Conservative
Former Presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush

4. Democratic Party Founded: 1828 Liberal, Progressive
Former Presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton

5. Functions Support Candidates Local, State, National Politicians
Fundraise
Platform Issues
Campaigning
Political Advertisements
Representation
Conventions

6. Obama Wins Democratic Nomination-2008

7. Issues Abortion Gay Rights Gun Rights Tax Hikes Tax Cuts Health Care
Immigration
Corporate Regulations
Environmental Protection
Military/Defense
Small Government
Big Government
Social Programs

8. Assignment Form groups of 4 students
Assignment: Create a video on the four political issues your group is assigned and explain each issue and the positions that the Democrats and Republicans have on them.

9. Political Issues Group 1: Issues # 1-4 Group 2: Issues # 5-8
1. Abortion
2. Global Warming
3. Gun Rights
4. Illegal Immigration
5. Guantanamo Bay
6. Gay Marriage
7. Defense Spending
8. Don't Ask Don't Tell
9. Welfare
10. Unions
11. Environmental Protections
12. Death Penalty
13. Oil Drilling
14. Social Security
15.Universal Health Care
16. Campaign Finance Reform
17.Tax Cuts
18. Tax Raises
19. Affirmative Action
20. Stem Cell Research
Group 1: Issues # 1-4
Group 2: Issues # 5-8
Group 3: Issues # 9-12
Group 4: Issues #13-16
Group 5: Issues #17-20