1. Civics and Economics Warm Ups
Cameron Ferguson

2. Political Parties WUP
Would you vote for a third party if you agreed with their platform. Why or why not?

3. 10.3 Warm Up – Financing Elections
Sit with 4 people you know the least.
Do you believe private financial contributions to politicians should be regulated? Why or why not?
Do you believe private financial contributions to politicians should be allowed at all? Why or why not?
Once you are done get a book and begin reading chapter 10.3 and answering the reading questions.

4. N/E/S/W
What do you believe is the most powerful communication device for political candidates?
Do you believe it is fair or unfair to cap direct campaign expenditures? Why or why not?
Do you believe the McCain-Feingold act infringed on free speech? Why or why not?
Do you believe spending on campaigns should be limited? How much? Why or why not?

5. 10.3 WUP
After reading about Citizens United v. FEC, explain two sides in the campaign spending issue. With which side do you agree?
Why might there be some reluctance to reform campaign financing?

6. 11/18/15 WUP
Read the three articles on the front page of my weebly and answer these questions. Mrfergusonhhs.weebly.com
What is realignment? Crosscutting? Can you think of some times in American history when these occurred?
What is a winner take all system? Plurality? Proportional representation?
How would a proportional representation system be possible in the U.S.?
Do you believe the current system or a proportional representation system would be better for the U.S.?

7. 11/19/15 Read the first article on the first page of the weebly.
Objective: To learn about the influences of lobbyists on American politics.
11/19/15
Read the first article on the first page of the weebly.
Do you think lobbyists have to much influence in on politics?
Do you believe money is to much of an influence on politics?

8. Share with the other side…
Your 2 articles
At least 3 points of evidence/data.
Answers questions about your issue.