Assessment for Lesson 1

Students will be asked the following question as a Check for Understanding

(CFU) and will respond with a quick write: What do you believe/think that Americans
believe/think about interest groups?
Students will be given 3 minutes to complete their quick write.
Assessment for Lesson 2
U2 Government CFA
Name:
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Citizen Participation, Political Ideologies & Parties, and Interest Groups
1. Match the correct definition to the term
_______ Liberalism
________Conservatism
________Political Ideology
________Lobbying
a. The attempt to persuade politics to favor or oppose an action.
b. Belief system that favors a limited role for government and more private
initiative by non-governmental groups in an effort to solve societys
problems.
c. Belief system that favors an active role in government in efforts to solve
societys problems
d. A basic set of political beliefs about the roles of government and individual in
society.
2. Define one of the four types of civic engagement. Provide an example with your
definition.

Level 3
3. Should interest groups continue to play a role in politics? Why or why not? Be
sure to include lobbyists in your answer.

4. Contrast the different viewpoints each of the two major political parties has on
the following controversial issues. Be specific; only saying they are for, or they
are against will not be seen as an attempt.
Issue
Social Programs (I.e.
welfare, head start,
etc.)

Democrat

Republican

Democrat

Republican

Scope and size of the

National Government

Minimum Wage

Issue
Social Issues such as
same-sex marriages,
pro-choice

Level 4
5. Is the two-party system working for American politics? Answer the question by
evaluating citizenship participation, political parties, and interest groups. (Make
sure your opinion has specific reasons to support your answer.)

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Assessment for Lesson 3

N/A

Assessment for Lesson 4

Answer the following question based on your own personal opinion backed up
by factual information from the readings in class. Be sure to include specific
examples from the text as well as your own personal thoughts.
The question is as follows; should the Electoral College be abolished? Why or Why
not? Explain your reasoning.
Assessment for Lesson 5
Reflect on the two simulations we have participated in during class. Consider
these questions during your written reflection:
1. What was your role in the simulation? Did you enjoy it? Tell me your favorite
part.
2. What was your least favorite part of the simulation? Why?
3. If there was one thing you could have changed about the simulation, what
would it have been and why?