explain what a push poll is and provide examples• Be able to explain lobbyists and how they influence politicians and provide examples• Be able to explain why the United States has low voter turnout rates•

Part 14-5 sentenceseach Be able to explain what a push poll is and provide examples• Be able to explain lobbyists and how they influence politicians and provide examples• Be able to explain why the United States has low voter turnout rates• Be able to explain how electors are chosen• Be able to explain the difference between prospective voting and retrospective voting• Be able to explain the power of political parties in Congress and why control of bothhouses is advantageous for political partiesPart 21 and 1/2 page 4-5 sentences each paragraph  1-summary2-3- argument with counter argrument make sure which side you are4- conclusion  each question  • We have discussed third parties in class – be able to explain and discuss what thecreation of a third party would require and what political issues might encouragemembership in a new party, and what impact this might have on the US and voters• Review the history of voting and voter registration in the US; what have been some ofthe challenges to registering and voting in the US; in 2016 consider whether or not voterregistration laws continue to be a threat to democracy• Be able to explain and describe the American political identity. What makes Americanpolitical ideology different than that of citizens of other countries?• Be able to fully discuss the role and political function of special interest groups, howthey function in the US, and whether or not they are truly democratic institutions;consider whether or not they are they a threat to democracy