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Political Parties – Intermediate

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Overview

Students investigate the two-party system in the United States and analyze partisan priorities, then create political parties that speak to issues affecting young people.

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Grade

Middle School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

60 minutes

Topics

partisan priorities, partisanship, political parties, politics, two-party system

Author

Our American Voice

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