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Module 4: Political Processes and Participation

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What is the difference between domestic and foreign policy, and how does the United States act in the world?

Differentiate between domestic and foreign policy, and recognize how the United States and its citizens participate in international affairs through organizations, conflict, and cooperation (NGSSS SS.7.C.4.1, SS.7.C.4.2, SS.7.C.4.3; RC3 Government Policies and Political Processes).
A Florida Civics EOC answer on domestic versus foreign policy: the difference between policy at home and policy toward other nations, US participation in international organizations such as the UN and NATO, and examples of conflict and cooperation, with worked EOC-style questions.
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How do elections and the voting process work, and why does voting matter in a democracy?

Describe the voting process and the importance of voting, including voter qualifications and registration, primary and general elections, and the role of elections in a representative democracy (NGSSS SS.7.C.2.7; RC3 Government Policies and Political Processes).
A Florida Civics EOC answer on elections and voting: voter qualifications and registration, the difference between primary and general elections, and why voting is central to a representative democracy, with worked EOC-style questions.
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How do the media and interest groups monitor and influence the government?

Evaluate the impact of the media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government, including the watchdog role of the press, lobbying, and political action committees (NGSSS SS.7.C.2.9, SS.7.C.2.11; RC3 Government Policies and Political Processes).
A Florida Civics EOC answer on how the media and interest groups influence government: the watchdog role of the press, agenda setting, bias and propaganda, lobbying, and political action committees, with worked EOC-style questions.
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What do political parties do, and how do the major American parties differ?

Identify America's current political parties and explain their ideas about government, including the role of the two major parties, third parties, and party platforms (NGSSS SS.7.C.2.8; RC3 Government Policies and Political Processes).
A Florida Civics EOC answer on political parties: what parties do, the two-party system of Democrats and Republicans and their general ideas, the role of third parties, and the meaning of a party platform, with worked EOC-style questions.
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What is public policy, and how do citizens and government shape and respond to it?

Examine the impact of public policy decisions on citizens and government, including how a problem becomes policy and how citizens can influence the process (NGSSS SS.7.C.2.10; RC3 Government Policies and Political Processes).
A Florida Civics EOC answer on public policy: what public policy is, how a public problem becomes a government policy, the impact of policy decisions on citizens, and how citizens can influence the process, with worked EOC-style questions.
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