Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Money in Politics

Citizenship and the Political Process

8th Grade·Social Studies·US-PA-SS

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Examine advocacy groups, campaign funding, political action committees (PACs), and lobbying tactics.

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Citizenship and the Political Process

8th Grade · Social Studies · US-PA-SS

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Explore the rights and duties of citizens, the naturalization process, and the mechanisms of political participation including parties, elections, and interest groups.

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8.1.9.CPennsylvania Social Studies Standards · 8th Grade

C. Analyze the fundamentals of historical interpretation. • Fact versus opinion • Reasons/causes for multiple points of view • Illustrations in historical documents and stories • Causes and results • Author or source used to develop historical narratives • Central issue

8.1.9.DPennsylvania Social Studies Standards · 8th Grade

D. Analyze and interpret historical research. • Historical event (time and place) • Facts, folklore and fiction • Historical questions • Primary sources • Secondary sources • Conclusions (e.g., History Day projects, mock trials, speeches) • Credibility of evidence