Political Parties: Platforms, Two-Party Dynamics, and Third Parties

Citizenship and the Political Process

8th Grade·Social Studies·US-PA-SS

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Analyze party platforms, political spectrums, primary elections, and third-party contributions.

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 • Fact versus opinion • Reasons/causes for multiple points of view • Illustrations in historical documents and stories • Causes and results • Author or source used to develop historical narratives • Central issue