Standard(s):
[SS2010] USG (12) 7 : 7 ) Describe the process of local, state, and national elections, including the organization, role, and constituency of political parties. (Alabama)
Explaining campaign funding and spending
Evaluating the impact of reapportionment, redistricting, and voter turnout on elections
[SS2010] USG (12) 8 : 8 ) Describe functions and the development of special interest groups and campaign contributions by political action committees and their impact on state and national elections. (Alabama)
Analyzing rulings by the United States Supreme Court, including Buckley versus Valeo, regarding campaign financing to determine the effect on the election process
[SS2010] USG (12) 10 : 10 ) Evaluate roles political parties play in the functioning of the political system of the United States.
Describing the role of third-party candidates in political elections in the United States
Explaining major characteristics of contemporary political parties in the United States, including the role of conventions, party leadership, formal and informal memberships, and regional strongholds
Describing the influence of political parties on individuals and elected officials, including the development of party machines, rise of independent voters, and disillusionment with party systems