Modern Campaigns Graphic Organizer
Explore how various campaign organizations and strategies affect the election process.
Guiding Questions
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of modern campaigns?
- How do modern campaigns utilize media and technology to construct and promote a candidate’s image?
- What role does a candidate’s personality and performance play in electoral success?
- How has the focus on image and performance impacted the substance of political discourse?
Objectives
- I will be able to explain how various campaign organizations and strategies affect the election process.
Essential Vocabulary
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Consultant |
professional who provides advice or expertise |
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Election cycle |
time between elections for a specific office (varies depending on state or federal and position) |
Directions: Follow the instructions given by your teacher to complete the graphic organizer.
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Organization or Strategy |
Benefits |
Drawbacks |
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Dependence on professional consultants |
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Rising campaign costs and intensive fundraising efforts |
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Duration of election cycles |
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Impact of and reliance on social media for campaign communication and fundraising |