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A.P. American Government Lesson Plan - Klein Oak High
School |
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Dates |
Friday, October 9 -
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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Topic |
Interest Groups |
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Objectives |
Students shall be able to
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Explain why
the characteristics of United States society and government
encourage a multiplicity of interest groups.
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Indicate the
historical conditions under which interest groups are likely to form and
specify the kinds of organizations Americans are most likely to join.
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Describe
relations between leaders and rank-and-file members of groups,
including why the sentiments of members may not determine the actions of
leaders.
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Describe
several methods that interest groups use to formulate and carry out their
political objectives, especially the lobbying techniques used to gain
public support.
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Explain why
courts have become an important forum for public interest
groups.
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List the laws
regulating conflict of interest and describe the problems involved with
revolving door government employment. Describe the balance between the
First Amendment’s freedom of expression and the need to prevent corruption
in the political system.
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Activities |
Lecture/Discussion: Interest Groups
View the PowerPoint (ppt
or html) or the class notes
sheet (Word
or pdf). |
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Assessment |
Monitor and
adjust to check understanding. Collect and grade chapter 9 assignment. |
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Assignments |
Read
chapter 10 and complete the class preparation assignment (Word
or PDF) for Wednesday. |
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