Ch. 12: Public Opinion and Government
"Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government, practically just so much." - Abraham Lincoln
The Story Matters:
Sometimes they march. At other times they may stand as still as soldiers at attention. They carry big signs with bold lettering. They are union members on a picket line, gathering together to express some dissatisfaction with their job situation. The issues vary, but often include wages, working conditions, and benefits. Whatever the issue, a union's strength is in the number of its members.
Unions are special interest groups, or organizations made up of people with common interests. When they stage protests, they hope to sway public opinion. If television, newspaper, and other media coverage is positive, it can help them in negotiations with employers. Powerful unions and other interest groups can also influence lawmakers and public policy.
Unions are special interest groups, or organizations made up of people with common interests. When they stage protests, they hope to sway public opinion. If television, newspaper, and other media coverage is positive, it can help them in negotiations with employers. Powerful unions and other interest groups can also influence lawmakers and public policy.
It Matters Because:
Lesson 1: Forming Public Opinion - Public opinion affects leaders' actions, but leaders also try to shape public opinion.
Lesson 2: The Mass Media - The mass media can be an important source of information about government and public issues.
Lesson 3: Interest Groups and Lobbying - Interest groups are one vehicle people use to make their views known and to work for causes they believe in.
Lesson 1: Forming Public Opinion - Public opinion affects leaders' actions, but leaders also try to shape public opinion.
Lesson 2: The Mass Media - The mass media can be an important source of information about government and public issues.
Lesson 3: Interest Groups and Lobbying - Interest groups are one vehicle people use to make their views known and to work for causes they believe in.
Content to be covered:
- 7 types of propaganda
- Interest groups and media
- Perspectives on current issues
- Analyzing political cartoons
Students will be able to . . . examine multiple views on public and current issues by analyzing media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda) and the impact it can have on government.
Learning Scale:
4.0:
3.0:
2.0: The student recognizes and describes specific terminology such as:
1.0: With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes
3.0:
2.0: The student recognizes and describes specific terminology such as:
1.0: With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes
- SS.7.C.2.7: Conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its impact on a school, community, or local level.
- SS.7.C.2.8: Identify America’s current political parties, and illustrate their ideas about government.
- SS.7.C.2.9: Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads.
- SS.7.C.2.10: Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government.
- SS.7.C.2.11: Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).
- SS.7.C.2.13: Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.
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