Politics+and+Elections

=**Political Parties and Elections Projects 2010-2011**=

Note from the Instructor: This will be the 4th year that will we do classroom elections in this way. We will be using this wiki and technology to complete this process.


 * Part I. – Developing a Party Name and Platform**
 * Part II. – Nominating a Candidate for Class “President”**
 * Part III. – Planning and Implementation of the Campaign**
 * Part IV. – Candidate Speeches and the Election**

__Instructions: This is an important project that should be taken very seriously. The final grade for the project will be averaged as a test grade with each part contributing to the final outcome. Consider the issues carefully as you formulate your party’s platform. Each group member will be expected to contribute to the project and peer assessment will be used in addition to instructor assessment to determine the individual score on the project.__

a. Formation of the Group - select no more than four classmates to work with you. (no exceptions) There should be four to five groups for our class. b. Meet as a group to:
 * Parts I and II.**
 * 1) Discuss the issues that are included in your political platform. The following issues must be included: Taxes, The Economy, Education, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Gun Control, Immigration, Abortion, Affirmative Action, Social Security and Medicare
 * 2) Write the group consensus down, first on paper and then on a poster to be presented in class.
 * 3) After discussing the issues, decide on a name for your party.
 * 4) Choose a group member to run for “President”
 * 5) Write the party name and list the members, including the name of your nominee for president on your platform and turn in.

a. Design the campaign advertising including the following tactics: (campaign posters and 2 issue oriented selection must be utilized by all groups – 2 others selected, group choice)
 * Part III.**


 * 1) campaign posters
 * 2) television ad – at least 30 seconds
 * 3) radio spot – at least 30 seconds
 * 4) talk show interview with the candidate – no more than 10 minutes
 * 5) direct mail pamphlet
 * 6) campaign buttons and bumper stickers
 * 7) campaign song
 * 8) campaign t-shirt
 * 9) web pages(wiki) on Mr. Crawfords page
 * 10) podcasts
 * 11) Yard signs

Presentations of party platforms will be on __and Candidates speeches will be made on__ _ with voting to take place when all presentations are completed. The winning candidate and his or her party will receive __one__ **“free extra credit quiz”** coupon to be used sometime during the semester in addition to the final grade for the presentation. Results from 2012 Election Results from 2011 Election Results from 2010 Election Sig. High Electoral College Documentary on Election of 2000
 * Part IV.**

**2009 Past President - McKayla L. and The Freedom and Equality Party.**

 * 2010 Past President - M. Wheeldon and the Funducation Party**