Crash Course: Government and Politics #40: Political Parties Worksheet

Walk students through the intricacies of the US political system with this informative video worksheet for Crash Course Government and Politics #40 on political parties. The resource covers key concepts like defining political parties, explaining their electoral and governmental functions, and describing voting heuristics and the nomination process. The Google Classroom-compatible worksheet features 15 curriculum-aligned questions with an answer key. Educators can use this time-saving resource to introduce a civics unit on political parties or as sub plans. The engaging Crash Course video and corresponding questions are designed for grades 7-12. This concise worksheet helps break down complex concepts about the role of political parties in a bipartisan system, primaries, party membership and more.