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1 NOM PRÉNOM CLASSE DATE Anglais Dossier pédagogique Discipline associée : histoire Le bipartisme américain B1-B2 / Lycée The American two-party system

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STUDENT A Read the following definitions of the two main American political parties and prepare the questions to get the missing pieces of information.

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

The Democratic Party is the biggest and oldest political party in America. There are more than 72 million registered Democratic voters in the US. The Democratic Party was started in 1792. The Democratic Party platform includes equal opportunity, protecting the environment, and healthcare for everyone. Famous Democratic presidents include: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama. A ______is the symbol of the Democratic Party.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

The Republican Party is one of the major political parties in the United States. There are more than 55 million registered Republican voters in the US. Jackson, Michigan was the site of the first official Republican Party in ____. The Republican Party platform includes personal responsibility, free market, low taxes, and a strong national defense. Free market means you should be able to buy, sell, and trade goods without too much government involvement. The Republican Party is nicknamed the GOP, which stands for Grand Old Party. Famous Republican presidents include: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and George Bush. An elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party. www.gallopade.com/client/electionsForKids/PoliticalParties.html

Question 1: ______

Question 2: ______

Now, ask your partner your questions.

STUDENT B Read the following definitions of the two main American political parties and prepare the questions to get the missing pieces of information.

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

The Democratic Party is the biggest and oldest political party in America. There are more

ANGLAIS – B1-B2 / LYCÉE – LE BIPARTISME AMÉRICAIN © 2013 – SCÉRÉN – CNDP 2 than 72 million registered Democratic voters in the US. The Democratic Party was started in _____. The Democratic Party platform includes equal opportunity, protecting the environment, and healthcare for everyone. Famous Democratic presidents include: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama. A donkey is the symbol of the Democratic Party.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

The Republican Party is one of the major political parties in the United States. There are more than 55 million registered Republican voters in the US. Jackson, Michigan was the site of the first official Republican Party in 1854. The Republican Party platform includes personal responsibility, free market, low taxes, and a strong national defense. Free market means you should be able to buy, sell, and trade goods without too much government involvement. The Republican Party is nicknamed the GOP, which stands for Grand Old Party. Famous Republican presidents include: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and George Bush. An ______is the symbol of the Republican Party. www.gallopade.com/client/electionsForKids/PoliticalParties.html

Question 1: ______

Question 2: ______

Now, ask your partner your questions.