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DAVID CUTLER · Spring 2023 ARCHIVE

Philosophy of Government · Spring 2023 · Unit 5

Political Parties, Interest Groups & Influence

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March 27, 2023

Welcome back! Watch PBS' "Parties and Interest Groups."

In class

Welcome back! Watch PBS' "Parties and Interest Groups."

Homework / preparation

For Monday, please read Chapter 8 (which is our Unit 5, as we are going out of order) in We The People.

March 28, 2023

Discuss PBS' "Parties and Interest Groups." Reading period.

In class

Discuss PBS' "Parties and Interest Groups." Reading period.

Homework / preparation

No additional homework.

March 30, 2023

Dissecting the Tobacco and E-Cig industry. Read and discuss "In Washington, Juul Vows to Curb…

In class

Dissecting the Tobacco and E-Cig industry. Read and discuss "In Washington, Juul Vows to Curb Youth Vaping. Its Lobbying in States Runs Counter to That Pledge."

Homework / preparation

No additional homework.

March 31, 2023

Watch Thank You for Smoking.

In class

Watch Thank You for Smoking.

Homework / preparation

Complete reading.

April 3, 2023

Finish Thank You for Smoking. Discuss.

In class

Finish Thank You for Smoking. Discuss.

Homework / preparation

No additional homework specified.

April 4, 2023

Discuss Chapter 8 (1 of 2).

In class

Discuss Chapter 8 (1 of 2).

Homework / preparation

No additional homework.

April 6, 2023

Discuss Chapter 8 (2 of 2).

In class

Discuss Chapter 8 (2 of 2).

Homework / preparation

No additional homework.