For each placard you analyze, identify the role of government being represented. Then describe what you think the cartoonist’s point of view is about how the government is carrying out this role. Finally, explain whether you agree or disagree with this point of view, and why.

Role of Government

Cartoonist’s Possible Point of View

Agree or Disagree and Why

Sample Placard

Placard A

Placard B

Placard C

Analyzing Political Cartoons About the Role of Government

H A N D O U T

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Role of Government

Cartoonist’s Possible Point of View

Agree or Disagree and Why

Placard D

Placard E

Placard F

Placard G

Placard H

H A N D O U T

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