The Republican and Democratic Parties. Polarisation in US politics.

Learning Intention:
To understand what the two main parties stand for via their contemporary policies. To judge the degree of ideological polarisation of the two main political parties

What is a Political Party
Could the Democrats and Republicans be thought of as ideologically based in the 1950’s/60’s? x2
Are Democrats Liberals and are Republicans Conservatives?
Umbrella Parties? x2
Range of Republicans
Range of Democrats
Consensus to Conflict?
Southern Strategy as a factor in bringing about Polarisation x3
Ideological Parties?
Increasing Political Polarisation
Causes of Political Polarisation x2
Ideological American Politics - source activity x2
Ideological Polarisation - info and source activities
Evidence of Political Polarisation. Red America and Blue America
Ideological Parties in the Modern Era?
Ideological Parties – Overview of Republican Beliefs
Ideological Parties – Overview of Democratic Party Beliefs
Polarisation of America - Typical voter profile
Evidence of Political Polarisation x5 - source activities
Exam Question
Self Assessment Indicative Content