Unit 2: Political Ideologies & Beliefs

Unit Two: American Political Ideologies & Beliefs

Essential Question #1 : How do demographics, political culture, and dynamic social change shape citizen beliefs about government, and how are those beliefs measured?
Essential Question #2 : How do changes in the media as a linkage institution influence political institutions and behavior?
Essential Question #3 : How do political ideologies shape policy debates and choices in American politics?

Lesson # 1:
Political SOCIALIZATION
PUBLIC OPINION
POLLING

Lesson 1 PowerPoint Slides
Lesson 1 Workbook Pages
Lesson 1 Videos: Lesson 1 Readings:

public opinion (9:49)
shaping public opinion (7:20)
Pros & Cons of Public Opinion Polls (4:24)
Science Behind Opinion Polls (4:07)

Lesson 1 Readings:

Fake polls are a real problem
Polling Report.com

lesson # 2:
political socialization
& political opinions

Lesson 2 PowerPoint Slides
Lesson 2 Workbook Pages
Lesson 2 Videos:

Political Ideology (8:46)
Political Spectrum Explained (4:35)
Conservative v. Liberal Beliefs
Monetary & Fiscal Policy (9:18)
Social Policy - Crash Course (8:53)

unit practice

whole unit materials

Khan Academy: Unit Two