Unit 5 – Political Participation

Chapter 7 – Citizen Participation in a Democracy

• Citizenship, Civic Rights, and Civic Responsibilities
• Becoming an American Citizen
• Political Culture in the United States
• How Americans Engage in Civic Life

Chapter 8 – Parties, Interest Groups, and Public Policy

• Political Parties in the United States
• Interest Groups in America
• Making Public Policy

Chapter 10 – Political Campaigns and Elections

• The Right to Vote
• Choosing Candidates for Public Office: The Nomination Process
• Campaigning in General Elections
• Financing Election Campaigns
• Voter Behavior