Unit 2: Political Ideologies & Beliefs - MRS. ERINAKES

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 Culture
& Ideology

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

Political Ideology (8:46)
Political Spectrum Explained (4:35)

Lesson 1 Readings:

Conservative v. Liberal Beliefs

lesson # 4:
public opinions
& polling

Lesson 4 PowerPoint Slides
Lesson 4 Workbook Pages
Lesson 4 Videos:

Public Opinion (9:49)
Pros & Cons of Public Opinion Polls (4:24)
Science Behind Opinion Polls (4:07)

Lesson 4 Readings:

lesson # 2:
political socialization
& political opinions

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

public opinion (9:49)
shaping public opinion (7:20)

lesson # 5:
The Media As A
linkage institution

Lesson 5 PowerPoint Slides
Lesson 5 Workbook Pages
Lesson 5 Videos:

Mass Media & Public Opinion (8:14)
How Does Social Media Shape Public Policy? (5:33)

lesson # 3:
voting

Lesson 3 PowerPoint Slides
Lesson 3 Workbook Pages
Lesson 3 Videos:

Voting v. the Corrupt Establishment (4:07)
Should You be Forced to Vote (3:47)
Why Doesn't Everyone Have Voter ID (1:53)
How are voter ID laws affecting voters (3:58)

lesson #6:
ideology
& public policy

Lesson 6 PowerPoint Slides
Lesson 6 Workbook Pages
Lesson 6 Videos

Monetary & Fiscal Policy (9:18)
Social Policy - Crash Course (8:53)

whole unit materials

Khan Academy: Unit Two