A sheet of paper for each student. Have students divide their paper into three columns. At the top of their paper have students list each column as Group A, Group B, and Group C. 2. Place the following on the chalk board Issue Group A Group B Group C Explain to the class that you are going to discuss 16 social and political issues. You will then give the position of each group on the particular issue.
Students are to place a check under the group they are most closely aligned with.
At the conclusion of the list, students should add up their checks in each column. At this time the teacher should inform the class that Group A answers generally represent the Democratic Party, Group B answers are generally the Republican Party position, and that Group C answers represent the Libertarian Patty's position. There are several ways to evaluate this lesson. Have students administer the survey to their family and report back to the class. Facilitate a discussion using local party leaders.