Welcome to AP U.S.Government and Politics!
Tues., 9/4, D3:
1. Read and Annotate in "American Polity", #68, "Going Dirty", by David Mark.
2. Watch the following items from the RNC and DNC and be prepared to discuss
them in class:
a)RNC- Watch the address by presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife,
Ann Romney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBA7rPKhGtQ
b)DNC-10:00-11:00 watch the address by First Lady Michelle Obama
I have no link for this speech as it has not been given yet.
Wed.,9/5,D4: Read and Annotate (R&A) in "American Polity", #67, "No Place for
Amateurs", by Dennis Johnson, pp.496-505.
Thurs., 9/6, D5: Tonight, In your textbook "Government in America", , Read and
Annotate (R&A) Chapter 1, sects. 1.1,1.2,and 1.3 on pp.3-13.
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Mon., 9/10, D7: Students should learn the names and political party
affiliations for each of the following offices:
1. President of the United States
2. Vice President
3. Secretary of State
4. Secretary of Defense
5. Secretary of the Treasury
6. Speaker of the House
7. House Majority Leader
8. House Minority Leader
9. Senate Majority Leader
10. U.S. Attorney General
11. Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court
12. Your U.S. Senators
13. Your Representative to the U.S. Congress
14. Governor of Connecticut
15. Your CT State Senator
16. Your CT General Assembly Representative
17. Mayor of Norwalk
18. Norwalk Superintendent of Schools*
19. Chairman of the Norwalk Board of Education
20. Principal of Norwalk High School*
(*indicates no need for political party affiliation)
Begin learning these names. You will be quizzed at a time TBA.
Tues., 9/11, D8: Read and Annotate (R&A) CH 1, Sect. 1.4, "Democracy"
pp.13-22. Check web site for 9/11 Extra Credit Opportunity.
Wed., 9/12, D1: R&A pp.23-25, CH 1, Sect. 1.5, pp.23-25,"The Scope of
Government in America." End CH 1. Learn ALL the "Key Terms" on p.27.
Thurs., 9/13,D2: In "American Polity", R&A #1, excerpt from "Democracy in
America", by Alexis de Tocqueville, pp. 3-6.
Fri., 9/14, D3: Study for Elected and Appointed Government Officials Quiz on
Tues., 9/18.
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Tues., 9/18, D4: Begin Chapter 2, "The Constitution". Read and Annotate CH 2,
Sect. 1.2, "Politics in Action: Amending the Constitution", pp.28-34. Review
your Lecture notes on Political Theory and Economics. Quiz on Friday, 9/21.
Wed., 9/19, D5: In American Polity read and annotate(R&A)#10, James Madison,
"The Federalist 10", pp.56-62. Review your Lecture notes on Political Theory
and Economics. Quiz on Friday, 9/21.
Thurs., 9/20, D6: R&A CH 2, Sect. 2.2, "The Government That Failed:1776-1787 &
Sect 2.3, "Making a Constitution: The Philadelphia Convention", pp.35-39.
Review your Lecture notes on Political Theory and Economics. QUIZ TOMORROW!
HELPFUL HINT: You may find the slide presentation "Political Theorists of the
Enlightenment" useful in preparing for tomorrow's QUIZ. Items 1,2,3,4,& 8
cover material from lecture. You can find it on the Rubrics and Documents
page.
Fri., 9/21, D7:
1. R&A CH 2, Sect. 2.4, "Critical Issues at the Convention", pp.39-44.
2. Study "Key Terms" on p.62. Quiz on Tues., 9/25, D1.
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NOTE: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE VOCABULARY TERMS ON RUBRICS AND DOCUMENTS
PAGE OF THIS WEB SITE. SEE SLIDE SHOW ON DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
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Mon., 9/24, D8:
1. R&A CH 2, Sect. 2.5, "The Madisonian System", pp.44-47.
2. Review "Key Terms" on p.62 for tomorrow's QUIZ!
Tues., 9/25, D1:
1. R&A CH 2, Sect. 2.6, "Ratifying the Constitution", pp.47-50.
2. In American Polity, R&A #8, "The American Political Tradition" (excerpt),
pp.45-50.
Wed., 9/26, No School: No Assignment today.
Thurs., 9/27, D2:
1. In American Polity, R&A #15, James Madison, "The Federalist
51", pp.97-101.
2. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! GO TO RUBRICS AND DOCUMENTS PAGE. PRINT AND
READ "PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES." INSERT THIS INFORMATIONAL FILE INTO YOUR
NOTEBOOK AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO CLASS TOMORROW.
Fri., 9/28, D3: R&A CH 2, Sect. 2.7, "Changing the Constitution", pp.50-59.
End CH 2. Review for Quiz on CH 2, Tues., 10/2, D5.
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Mon., 10/1, D4: Review CH 2, "The Constitution" for tomorrow's Quiz.
Tues., 10/2, D5: Quiz Today!
Tonight, study key terms on p. 278. CH vocabulary quiz TBA.
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Wed., 10/3, D6: Presidential Debate tonight. Watch the debate. Assessment to
follow. Go to the rubrics and documents page for a debate scoring rubric to
use tonight.
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Thurs., 10/4, D7: Begin CH 9, CH 9, CH 9, CH 9, CH 9, CH 9, CH 9!
"Nominations and Campaigns." R&A pp.253-263, Sect. 9.1, "The Nomination
Game."
Fri., 10/5, D8: R&A Sect. 9.2, "The Campaign Game," pp.263-267, and 9.3,
"Money and Campaigning", pp.267-274.
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Mon., 10/8: No School, Columbus Day, No new assignment.
Tues., 10/9, D1: Study vocabulary terms from Declaration of Independence for
Quiz on Thursday, Oct. 11th, D3.
Wed., 10/10, D2: R&A CH 9, Sects. 9.4 and 9.5, pp.274-276. End CH 9.
Thurs. 10/11, D3: Watch the Vice Presidential candidates in tonight's debate.
Fri., 10/12, D4: Begin CH 10, "Elections and Voting Behavior." R&A Sects.
10.1 & 10.2, pp. 280-286.
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Mon., 10/15, D5: R&A 10.6, "Whether to Vote: A citizen's First Choice",
pp.287-292.
Tues., 10/16, D6: Watch the Presidential Debate. Complete Debate Rubric.
Wed., 10/17, D7: R&A 10.4, "How Americans Vote...", pp.292-297.
Thurs., 10/18, D8: In American Polity, R&A #69, excerpt from "Why We Vote", by
David Campbell, pp.515-526.
Fri., 10/19, D1: R&A 10.5, "The Last Battle...", pp.297-300. End CH 10.
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Mon., 10/22, D2:
1.Review for CH 10 Quiz on Wed., 10/24, D4.
2.Use the RCP interactive Electoral College map to practice your predictions
for Election Day Extra Credit contest. Winner gets +7 Bonus points on the
"PartyPolitics, Voting, and Elections" Unit Test(CHs 8,9, and 10). Contest
rules TBA.
RCP Interactive Electoral College Map here:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/2012_elections_electora
l_college_map.html
Tues., 10/23, D3: Review for CH 10 Quiz on Wed., 10/24, D4.
Wed., 10/24, D4: Quiz Today!
Tonight, Begin CH 8 "Political Parties." R&A pp.225-230, Sects. 8.1 and 8.2.
Thurs., 10/25, D5: R&A Sect. 8.3, "The party Organizations...", pp.231-234.
Fri., 10/26, D6: R&A Sects. 8.4 "The Party in Government" and 8.5 "Party Eras
in American History", pp.234-242.
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Wed., 11/7, D5: R&A 8.6, "Third Parties: Their Impact on American Politics"
pp.243-244.
Thurs., 11/8, D6: R&A 8.7 "Understanding Political Parties" pp.244-247.
Fri., 11/9, D7: In American Polity, R&A #36, "The Rise of the Plebiscitary
Presidency", by Craig Rimmerman.
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Mon., 11/12, D8: Tonight Review for a Quiz on CH 8, Wed. 11/14, D2.
Tues., 11/13, D1: As per Mon. assignment. Quiz Tomorrow.
Wed., 11/14, D2: Quiz Today!
Tonight Begin CH 4,"Civil Liberties and Public Policy." R&A Intro and Sect.
4.1, "The Bill of Rights", pp.93-96.
Thurs., 11/15, D3: R&A Sect. 4.2, "Freedom of Religion", pp.96-102.
Fri., 11/16, D4: Study selected "Key Terms" on power point slide
titled "Civil Liberties Vocabulary" at Rubrics and Documents page of this
website.
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Mon., 11/19, D5: Tonight, R&A Sect. 4.3, "Freedom of Expression", pp.102-110.
Also begin learning all of the Landmark Court Decisions issued in class.
There is a copy of the cases on the Rubrics and Documents page of this site.
Tues., 11/20, D6: R&A Sect. 4.4, "Freedom of Assembly", pp.110-113.
Wed., 11/21, D7: R&A Sects. 4.5 "Right to Bear Arms," and 4.6, "Defendant's
Rights", pp.113-123.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
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Mon.,
11/26, D8: Study your Landmark Court Cases.
Tues., 11/27, D1:
1. Study Civil Rights Vocab. Terms (Rubrics and Documents page this site)
2. Study Landmark Court Cases
Wed., 11/28, D2:
1.Read "You Be the Judge" p. 121. Answer the question therein and be prepared
to defend your decision in a classroom exercise called "Stand and Deliver!"
In this exercise, individual students will be called upon to take a legal
position and defend it with pertinent facts.
2.Read the inset feature "Young People & Politics" on p. 123. Visit the web
site listed at the end of the feature, "College Students Help Prevent
Wrongful Deaths", Northwestern University School of Law Center on Wrongful
Convictions.
Consider the following: What is your textbook authors' position based on
their presentation? What is your position based on analysis of the law? How
many wrongfully convicted persons does the site mention? How does this fact
compare/contrast to the total number of convictions in the U.S. legal system?
Does due process address the errors that occur when defendants are wrongly
convicted?
Again, be prepared to defend your ideas in "Stand and Deliver!"
Thurs., 11/29, D3: R&A 4.7 "The Right to Privacy", pp.123-126.
Fri., 11/30, D4: R&A 4.8, "Understanding Civil Liberties", pp.126-127.
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Mon., 12/3, D5: Tonight, study your Landmark Court Cases.
Tues., 12/4, D6:
1. Continue learning your Landmark Court Cases for Quiz on Friday.
2. Civil Rights Vocabulary Terms quiz tomorrow. See terms listed on rubrics
and documents page of this site.
Wed., 12/5, D7:
1. Civil Rights Vocabulary Terms Quiz TODAY!
2. Prepare for "Stand and Deliver" about "My State", p.125, "laws on Abortions
for Minors"
Thurs., 12/6, D8: Prep for tomorrow's Landmark Court Cases written quiz.
Fri., 12/7, D1: Written portion of quiz on Landmark Court Cases TODAY!
1. Tonight, Begin CH 5, "Civil Rights and Public Policy." R&A pp.133-143,
including Sects. 5.1 and 5.2.
2. Prepare for oral interviews on Landmark Court Cases. They will commence AT
RANDOM beginning on Monday, 12/10.
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Mon., 12/10, D2: R&A 5.3, pp.143-147, "The Rights of Other Minority Groups."
Tues., 12/11, D3: R&A 5.4, pp.147-153, "Women and Public Policy."
Wed., 12/12, D4: Web Quest assignment: "Jim Crow and Segregation" TBA.
TONIGHT: FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH TERMS AND FACTS IN SLIDES 1-6. VIEW THE
TWO YOUTUBE CLIPS FROM "BIRTH OF A NATION" IN SLIDE 5. WRITE THOUGHT AND
REACTIONS IN YOUR NOTE BOOK.
Thurs., 12/13, D5: VIEW SLIDES 7-9 AS DIRECTED FOR WED. NIGHT
Fri., 12/14, D6:
1. R&A 5.5, pp. 153-157, "Other Groups Active Under the Civil
Rights Umbrella."
2. Study CH 5 Vocab Terms on Rubrics and Documents page.
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Mon., 12/17, D7: Tonight, read "You are the Judge- The Case of the New Haven
Firefighters" and read 5.6 "Affirmative Action", pp.157-160.
Tues.,12/18, D8: R&A 5.7, "Understanding Civil Rights and Public Policy",
pp.160-162. End CH 5.
Wed., 12/19, D1: Study CH 5 Civil Rights Terms on Rubrics and Documents page.
Thurs., 12/20, D2: Carefully study the two political cartoons on p.155 and on
p.158. Use the accompanying guide questions, to write a reflective response
to the main idea conveyed by each cartoon.
Fri., 12/21, D3: No new assignment over the break. Enjoy the time off with
family and friends. I'll see you in 2013!
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Wed., 1/2, D4: Tonight, write a one page essay in reaction to Prof. Seider's
NY Times editorial, "Let's Give Up on the Constitution." Take a position
either supporting Louis Michael Seidman or opposing his view. Be sure to
address his ideas SPECIFICALLY, citing them by direct quotation. This will
be weighted as a quiz grade and so should be in formal, 5-PARAGRAPH
expository format, edited for style and content, and, of course TYPED. DUE
TOMORROW.
Thurs., 1/3, D5: 1. Complete your reading of Your fellow student's reaction
to Prof. Seidman's NY Times Op-ed piece, "Let's Give Up on the Constitution."
make appropriate annotations and constructive commentary.
Fri., 1/4, D6: Review the slide show "The Frankfort School-Critical Theory
and Cultural Marxism" on the rubrics and Documents page to upgrade your notes
from the brief viewing you had in class on Friday or, for Period 3, for a
first viewing. Use this information to assess your initial response to Prof.
Seidman's op-ed on the U.S. Constitution. Careful annotation about Critical
Theory will be to your benefit. Period 3 also read "Let's Give Up on Prof.
Louis Michael Seidman."
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We are begining a period of dual study. Readings will continue along the
lines of Judicial authority and practice to wrap up our studies of Civil
Rights and Landmark Court Cases. Simultaneously, as is often the practice in
university courses, we will explore the basics of comparative economics
during our class sessions. Pleas pay close attention to the posted
assignments.
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Mon., 1/7, D7:
Tonight, Begin CH 16, The Federal Courts. R&A pp.464-470, including the
chapter introduction and sect. 16.1, "The Nature of the Judicial System."
Tues., 1/8, D8: R&A 16.2, "The Structure of the Federal Judicial system",
pp.470-475.
Wed., 1/9, D1: Review the slide show from the Rubrics and Documents page of
this site: "Comparative Economic Systems." Comment and annotate in your
notebook.
Thurs., 1/10, D2: R&A 16.3, "The Politics of Judicial Selection", pp.475-479.
Fri., 1/11, D3: Review the slide show from the Rubrics and Documents page of
this site: "Communism." Comment and annotate in your notebook.
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Mon., 1/14, D4: Learn the names of all nine of the current Justices sitting on
the U.S. Supreme Court and which president appointed each of them. Quiz TBA.
http://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx
Tues., 1/15, D5: R&A 16.5, "The Courts as Policymakers," pp.482-488.
Wed., 1/16, D6: Study CH 16 "Key Terms" p. 500.
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Thurs., 1/17, D7: R&A 16.6, "The courts and Public Policy: An Historical
Review", pp.488-492.
Fri., 1/18, D8:
1. R&A 16.7, "Understanding the Courts," pp.492-496. End CH 16.
2. Review the names of current justices on SCOTUS.
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Mon., 1/21, No School: Begin your review CHs 4,5, and 16 Civil Rights, the
Federal Court System, and Landmark Court Cases. Judicial Branch Unit
Test-Period 3 on Fri., 1/25; and Period 8 on Tues., 1/29.
Tues., 1/22, D1: Study for Supreme Court Quiz on Thurs., 1/24.
Wed., 1/23, D2: Review for Judicial Branch Unit Test (see Mon. assignment)
Thurs., 1/24, Special Exam Schedule: Period 1&2 Exams: continue to review as
directed previously.
Fri., 1/25, Special Exam Schedule: Period 3&4 Exams: Prep for quiz on
Comparative Economic Systems and Communism slide shows-Period 8 Mon. 1/28 and
Period 3 on Tues., 1/29.
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Mon., 1/28, Special Exam Schedule: Period 5&6 Exams: Continue to review as
appropriate to your schedule. Period 8 REMINDER-Test on Judicial Branch
tomorrow! Also Today is quiz on "Communism" and "Comparative Economic Systems"
Period 3 REMINDER-Tomorrow is your quiz on "Communism" and "Comparative
Economic Systems"
Tues., 1/29, Special Exam Schedule: Period 7&8 Exams: No new assignment
tonight.
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This will be counted as a double weighted homework assignment and will be
scored PASS/FAIL. If you have any issues or problems concerning registration
or payment, please see me prior to the deadline. Additionally,all
discretionary considerations (dropping low quiz grade, bonus points,
acceptance of late submissions, etc.) normally extended to students will be
withdrawn from those who do not comply with this previously agreed-to
condition. GET IT DONE NOW:
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Wed., 1/30,8 Period Day : Begin CH 12 "Congress." Study new vocabulary "Key
Terms" , p.362.
Thurs., 1/31, D8 : R&A pp.332-342, including Intro., Sect.1 2.1, "The
Representatives and Senators", and Sect. 12.2,"Congressional Elections."
Fri., 2/1, D1: R&A 12.3, "How Congress is Organized to make Policy", pp.342-
352.
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Mon., 2/4, D2: R&A Sect. 12.5, "Understanding Congress", pp.358-360.
Tues., 2/5, D3: Study fig. 12.2, p.353, "How a Bill Becomes Law." You are
responsible to know this process completely.
Wed., 2/6, D4: Go the following link:
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php
Find the summary and status of H.R.437 and S.150. Know the Bills' sponsors
and be familiar with the CRS summary to the extent that you can explain the
basc substance of the legislation.
Thurs., 2/7, D5: Read and print the Congress Simulation "Rules of the Game."
You must have the "Rules of the Game" in your notebook.
Fri., 2/8, D6: Begin Congress Sim. Also R&A #23 "Home Style" in American
Polity, pp.151-156.
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Tues., 2/12, D8: Write legislation for Congress Simulation.
Wed., 2/13, D1: Begin CH 14 "Congress, the Presidency, and the Budget."
1. R&A pp.404-413, Introduction and Sect. 14.1, "Federal Revenue and
Borrowing."
2. Write laws for Congress Simulation.
Thurs., 2/14, D2: R&A Sect. 14.2, pp.413-420,"Federal Expenditures." Continue
working on Congress Simulation.
Fri., 2/15, D3: 1. Study "Key Terms" p.430. Quiz on Wed., 2/20.
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Tues., 2/19, D1-Special Schedule:
1. Tonight, Study your "Key Terms" from p.430...Quiz Tomorrow.
2. Continue to write Congress Sim laws.
Wed., 2/16, D3: VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!
In American Polity, R&A #28 & #29, "Pork: A Time-Honored Tradition Lives On",
by Paul Starobin, pp.187-189; and "In Praise of Pork", pp.190-194.
Thurs., 2/17, D4: Work on the Congress Simulation
Fri., 2/18, D5:
1.R&A Sect. 14.3, "The Budgetary Process", pp.420-426.
2. Study Tax Terms from Web site Rubrics and Documents page.
IS YOUR NOTEBOOK UP TO DATE?
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Mon., 2/25, D6: R&A Sect. 14.4, "Democracy and Budgeting", pp.426-428. End CH
14.
Tues., 2/26, D7: Review Terms from Website for Quiz on Taxation tomorrow,
2/27.
Wed., 2/27, D8: Tax terms quiz today. Last day for Congress Simulation.
Thurs., 2/28, D1: Review for Congress Unit Test.
Fri., 3/1, D2: Congress Test today.
Tonight
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ALL STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK THE RUBRICS AND DOCUMENTS PAGE FOR THE 2013 AP
SESSIONS SCHEDULE FOR CAPT WEEKS. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. THE AP US GOV &
POLITICS SESSION IS ON WED. MARCH 12TH FROM 7:30-8:45, 103B-105B. BECAUSE NO
OTHER CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR THE ROOM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR SESSION, CLASS
WILL CONTINUE INTO SESSION 2, 8:45-10:00. BAGEL BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED.
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ATTENTION: CONGRESS UNIT REVIEW SHEET AND STUDY GUIDE NOW ON RUBRICS AND
DOCUMENTS PAGE. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE. GET THOSE NOTECARDS DONE!!
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Mon., 3/4, Special CAPT Schedule 1,2,3,&4: Period 3 Congress Unit Test Today!
No new assignment tonight.
Tues., 3/5, Special CAPT Schedule 5,6,7,&8: Period 8 Congress Unit Test Today!
Begin CH 3 "Federalism." R&A Sect. 3.1, pp.65-69, "Defining Federalism."
Wed., 3/6, Special CAPT Schedule 7,3,2,&1:
R&A Sect. 3.2, pp.69-74, "The Constitutional Basis of Federalism."
DUE TO SUB PAR PERFORMANCE ON THE CONGRESS UNIT TEST, THERE WILL BE A PERIOD
OF REMEDIATION TO INSURE THAT STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE ESSENTIAL CONTENT
COVERED BY THE TEST. THIS MEANS THAT EVERYONE WILL TAKE A CHAPTER QUIZ ON
THE CH 12 READINGS. Unfortunately, the AP exam date remains static and so our
readings must move forward even as you review CH 12 in preparation for this
second assessment. Consider it a standing assignment now to prepare for the
CH 12 in standard format. The administration date is TBA. The crazy
scheduling and possible weather delays will not mean anything in May on EXAM
DAY. Be ready to take this remedial assessment from tonight forward. Thanks,
Mr. O'
Thurs., 3/7, Special CAPT Schedule 7,8,6,&5:
R&A Sect. 3.3, pp.74-83, "Intergovernmental Relations Today."
Fri., 3/8, D8:
1. R&A Sect. 3.4, pp.83-88,"Understanding Federalism." End CH 3.
2. Study "Key Terms" on p.91. Vocabulary Quiz is TBA.
Reminder: Review CH 12 in preparation for quiz next week.
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Mon., 3/11, D8: Tonight review your readings of CH 12 for a Congress "redux"
quiz!
Tues., 3/12, Special CAPT Schedule 8,1,2,& 3:
1. Remember the AP Gov & Pol Special Session 7:30-8:45, RM 103-105B
2. CH 12 Quiz today during Periods 3 and 8.
Wed., 3/13, Special CAPT Schedule 4,5,6, & 7
Review CH 3 Key Terms, p.91, for Quiz tomorrow.
Thurs., 3/14, D3: Go to Links page of Web Site. R&A "Federalist #39" by James
Madison. Print a copy for your notebook. Bring it with you to class.
Fri., 3/15, D4: Go to Links page of this web site. R&A "Federalist #46 by
James Madison. Print a copy for your notebook. Bring it with you to class.
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Mon., 3/118, D5: No new assignment.
Tues., 3/19, D6: Begin CH 13, "The Presidency."
Wed., 3/20, D7: R&A Sects. 13.1 and 13.2., pp.365-374.
Thurs., 3/21, D8: R&A sect. 13.3, pp.374-381, "Running the Government: the
Chief Executive."
Fri., 3/22, D3: R&A Sect. 13.4, ""Presidential Leadership of Congress..."
pp.381-388.
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Mon., 3/25, D1: Remember Extra Credit Opportunity on Thursday...The
Presidents Quiz..learn them all, in order, first and last names.
Tonight, R&A sect. 13.5, "The President and National Security Policy," pp.388-
392.
Tues., 3/26, D2: R&A Sect. 13.6, "Power From the People: The Public
Presidency," pp.392-396.
Wed., 3/27, D3: R&A Sect. 13.7, "The President and the Press," pp.396-399.
Remember Extra Credit Opportunity on Thursday...The Presidents Quiz..learn
them all, in order, first and last names.
Thurs., 3/28, D4: Extra Credit Opportunity Today!
R&A Sect. 13.8, "Understanding the American Presidency" and CH 13 Summary,
pp.399-400. End CH 13.
Fri., 3/29, No School: No new assignment.
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Mon., 4/1, D5: Review items from CH 13, "The Presidency."
Tues., 4/2, D6: Use the Summary on p.400 and the Chapter Test on pp.401-402
Wed., 4/3, D7: Study for tomorrow's Quiz on the Presidency
Thurs., 4/8, D8: Chapter 13 Quiz!
Fri., 4/9, D1: Begin CH 15, "The Federal Bureaucracy." 15.1 "The Bureaucrats"
and 15.2, "How Bureaucracies are Organized" pp. 433-443.
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Mon., 4/8, D2: R&A Sect. 15.3, "Bureaucracies as Implementors", pp. 443-452.
Tues., 4/9, D3: Study "Key Terms' on p.464.
Wed., 4/10, D4: R&A Sect. 15.4, "Bureaucracies as Regulators", pp.452-461.
End CH 15.
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Thurs., 4/11, D5: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE-ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO OBTAIN A
COPY OF THE FOLLOWING AP REVIEW BOOK:
"AP U.S Government & Politics All Access (Advanced Placement (AP) All Access)"
The cost is $12.63. Here is the link on Amazon:
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Placement/dp/0738610240/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365508102&sr=1-
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ANY STUDENT with questions or problems getting the book, please see me
privately prior to the break and we'll resolve then so you can get ready for
the exam.
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Fri., 4/12, D6: TBA
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Tues., 4/23, D8: Tonight, "mark up" the 2 practice essay questions we did on
Monday, using the guidelines ine either your textbook or the REA review book
if it has arrived. Write your comments according to the guidelines.
Everyone please bring the review books to class as soon as they are in your
hands. CHECK NEW CALENDAR PAGE FOR AP REVIEW TIMES AND DATES!
Wed., 4/24, D1: Take the AP practice tests in the back of your textbook,
multiple choice questions only. Let's do CHs 1 and 2,pp.AP-1, AP-3. Set up
your answer sheet the way we do vocabulary quizzes. CH 1 answers in the left
column and CH2 answers in the right column. Two sets of ten answers. When
you're done, check and correct on pp.AP-43, AP-45. Score yourself and...NO
CHEATING! That would be like cheating on your golf score...who are you lying
to? YOURSELF! Bring the results to class and let's see if we can set some
personal bests.
Thurs., 4/25, D2: Don't forget that tonight at 6:00PM is an Exam Review
session.
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ON ANOTHER NOTE-AS SOME OF YOU ALREADY KNOW I AM HELPING THE NORWALK
HIGH "BEARS BEATING CANCER" IN THEIR ST.BALDRICK'S FUND RAISING EVENT BY
AGREEING TO SHAVE MY HEAD. LAST YEAR MY STUDENTS RAISED OVER $1000 TO GET ME
TO SHAVE OFF MY VINTAGE 1974 MOUSTACHE. IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, WOULD
LIKE TO HELP THIS VERY WORTHY CAUSE, YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE TRULY APPRECIATED.
HERE'S THE LINK TO THE ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION:
http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/649033/2013
THANKS!
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Fri., 5/3, D8: Now that everyone has their review books, Let's begin taking
some practice tests.
1. Go to the REA Website:
http://studycenter.rea.com/user/studycenter
2. Log in using the access code inside the front cover of your review book.
3. Go to the Dashboard page and comlete quizzes 1-4 and Mini-Test 1.
4. View your results and print a copy of each item.
5. Staple your results sheets together, put your name & period on the upper
right of the front page and submit them at the beginning of your next class.
This submission will weighted as a chapter quiz grade. Make sure you submit
it AS ASSIGNED.
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Mon., 5/6, D1: Tonight, read pp.99-120 in your REA review book. CONGRESS
Tues., 5/7, D2: Read through pp.120-140 in your REA review book. PRESIDENCY
Wed., 5/8, D3: Read pp. 143-166 in you REA review book. JUDICIARY
Thurs., 5/9, D4: Take Quizzes 5&6, and Mini-Test 2 online at REA Study
Center. Print your results and turn them in tomorrow.
Fri., 5/10, D5: Take the "All Access Practice Exam" this weekend. Print your
results and turn them into me at our next meeting.
NOTE TO ALL AP GOV STUDENTS-SUBMISSION OF REVIEW WORK WILL BE CRUCIAL TO YOUR
GRADE IN THE 4TH QUARTER. PLEASE BE SURE IT IS TURNED IN ON TIME. LATE
SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Mon. 5/13, D6: Thanks for all of your hard work. Tonight is your final
opportunity for review. What should you do?
1. If you took the online quizzes and mini-tests, the pie chart graph
indicates your weak areas and you can work on those a little.
2. You could briefly scan the Constitution itself. Look at the Articles and
the Amendments, noting their general content.
3. Scan your notes from this year, looking over each page briefly.
4. Play a game or two of online AP U.S. Government & Politics Jeopardy
http://www.bubbabrain.com/ap.php
Go to bed early. Relax! It's JUST a test, not the end of the world. Be
organized the night before and BE ON TIME. I'll be outside the Library
tomorrow to wish you GOOD LUCK!
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Sun., 5/19: Here are the guidelines for the "Speed Debating" we're going to do
tomorrow:
Remember the elements of good argument we discussed in class last week-
Factual Evidence, Passion/ Enthusiasm, Knowledge of Opposing views,
Persuasiveness, and Fluency
With those areas of focuse in mind here is a format rubric for the the
session-see rubrics and documents page.
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