Working in groups of 3-4, create your own political party. You may use your knowledge of the
existing political parties, but be creative to create your own. Your project will consist of the
following:
Party Poster (15 points)
Include the following:
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A party logo – a party logo is a symbol or drawing which represents your party’s
platform.
At least one slogan and/or brief description which will convince someone to join your
party based on your party’s mission statement and platform
These items should be included on a political poster for your party
Making a brochure (50 points)
Submit a six panel brochure using Microsoft Publisher. The brochure MUST include at least
three graphics from clip art or the internet (sources). The first panel should be the title of your
party. BE CREATIVE! The five remaining panels should include:
1. Your party’s mission statement. A 1-2 sentence description of the main ideals your
party stands for.
2. An explanation of the name and logo you have chosen to represent your party.
3. Your party’s platform. Base your platform on at least FOUR of the issues below or on
other national issues that are cleared by the teacher. Each issue should include TWO
FACTS that are found and cited and YOUR PARTY’S STANCE ON THE ISSUE.
Use Chandler’s library website as a great resource for research. Please site your
sources.
Some issues you might consider:
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g.
Education
Environment
National Defense
Aid to developing nations
Welfare Reform
Gun Control
Smoking Laws
h. Abortion
i. Immigration
j. American Morality
k. Diplomacy
l. Technology
m. Economy
n. Same-sex marriage
** When dealing with each issue, make sure it is appropriate for Chandler High School!!
Song or Button (15 points)
1. Submit a political button or a song which could be used for a presidential candidate for
your party.
2. On a separate piece of paper answer the following: What segments of the population do
you believe your party appeals to? Who is most likely to join your party and why? Would
this party work in America today? Why/Why not?? Why did you choose this song or the
ideas on this button?
Presentation/Campaign Speech/Election (20 points) – You will be required to campaign and
sell your party. We will be hosting an actual class election to see who wins for each class!!
** BE CREATIVE**
IF you are absent TWO or more days in the computer lab, you will need to complete a
research paper on the assigned topic instead of the party project. Your research paper
should include:
MLA formatted
3-5 pages
12pt Times New Roman Font
Double Spaced
1 inch margins
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Topics:
o Republican Party
o Democrat Party
The paper should include:
o The history of the party
o The issues that they deal with
o What type of party is it? Examples include Splinter, Ideological, major, etc…
o Who are some of the people that have run for office from this party?
o What legislation has this party sponsored?
Plagiarism will be given a score of 0. Sources must be cited in MLA
format
Past political slogans (for inspiration )
2004
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A Safer World and a More Hopeful America — George W. Bush
A Stronger America - John Kerry
Let America Be America Again - John Kerry
2008
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Yes We Can — Barack Obama campaign chant, 2008
"Fired up! Ready to go!" — Barack Obama campaign chant, 2008 [7]
"Change We Can Believe In." Also, simply: "Change." — 2008 US presidential
campaign slogan of Barack Obama during the primaries.
"Change We Need." and "Change." - 2008 U.S. presidential campaign slogan of Barack
Obama during the general election.
Country First — 2008 U.S. presidential campaign slogan of John McCain
Drill, baby, Drill! — 2008 US presidential campaign chant of John McCain, used by his
Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.[8] This phrase was often chanted as a call for
America to consume domestic oil reserves. The phrase was originally coined by Michael
Steele at the 2008 Republican National Convention.[9]
"Reform, prosperity and peace" — 2008 U.S. Presidential motto of John McCain.[10][11]
People Fighting Back or We'll fight back — Ralph Nader campaign slogan
2012
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Forward. -- 2012 U.S. Presidential slogan of Barack Obama.
Believe in America—2012 U.S. Presidential slogan of Mitt Romney.
Restore America Now — 2012 U.S. Presidential slogan of Ron Paul.
The People's President-- Gary Johnson campaign slogan
A Green New Deal for America—Official slogan of the Jill Stein campaign
Go Greens—Unofficial slogan of the Jill Stein campaign, chanted at Green party rallies
Citizenship Matters — Virgil Goode campaign slogan