Assignment: Political Parties, Political Participation, Campaigns And Elections Multimedia Presentation
Imagine that you've applied for an internship with your local Senator but there are many other people competing for the position. In order to determine the best person for the job, the Senator wants to determine how much each potential intern knows about the U.S. electoral system.
Create a 12-15 (content) slide presentation to illustrate your knowledge about the U.S. electorate, campaigns, and political parties. Your presentation must include the following:
• The purpose and functions of political parties in the United States
• The various ways U.S. citizens can participate in the campaign and election process
• The function and purpose of caucuses and primary elections in political campaigns, particularly in the presidential election process
• The role the national political party conventions play in the presidential election process
• The presidential general election campaign process, and the important factors and events that influence it
• The role the media (TV, radio, internet, social media) plays in modern political campaigns
• The role and influence of money in the modern political campaign
Include photos, illustrations, videos, or audio clips, as appropriate. Document the source of each media item you include in your presentation.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.