A.P. Government-Per. 6 Assignments

Please watch the video and take notes on the questions (bullet point are fine). Enjoy!

Please watch the video and take notes on the questions (bullet point are fine). Enjoy!

Please watch the video and take notes on the questions (bullet point are fine). Enjoy!

Please watch the video and take notes on the questions (bullet point are fine). Enjoy!

If you are having any problems with the video link below, here are some suggestions:

Here is another link for the same video (same website, different link):
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x82sl0l

The name of the video is "The Supreme Court: A Nation of Liberties." You can search this and maybe the link will work that way.

Immigration into the United States is a very complex issue and there is much debate over why it is increasing, how to handle it, and who (or what) is responsible. As Theresa Cardinal Brown says in the NPR interview, politics is “full of simplistic statements about really complicated problems, but simplistic statements don't actually mean that you can have simplistic solutions.”

Listen to or read the sources attached and think about what stands out most to you. Here are some questions for thought, but you may address the issue however you like. Remember to refer to information or ideas from the sources in your posting, and to reply in a substantive manner to at least 2 other students (add information or analysis in your reply; do not just say “I agree” or “good job”).

Why is it so difficult for meaningful immigration reform to take place, both historically and today? What might that look like?

What are some of the claims about immigration that are false? Why do you think people continue to believe (and to promote) these false narratives?

Do you think President Biden’s policies are the reason for the large surge in migration at the southern U.S. border? How do you feel about his plans to address the immigration situation?

What is your response to what Donald Trump is saying he will do if he is re-elected? Is it legal or possible to institute “the largest deportation operation in U.S. history”?

Immigration into the United States is a very complex issue and there is much debate over why it is increasing, how to handle it, and who (or what) is responsible. As Theresa Cardinal Brown says in the NPR interview, politics is “full of simplistic statements about really complicated problems, but simplistic statements don't actually mean that you can have simplistic solutions.”

Listen to or read the sources attached and think about what stands out most to you. Here are some questions for thought, but you may address the issue however you like. Remember to refer to information or ideas from the sources in your posting, and to reply in a substantive manner to at least 2 other students (add information or analysis in your reply; do not just say “I agree” or “good job”).

Why is it so difficult for meaningful immigration reform to take place, both historically and today? What might that look like?

What are some of the claims about immigration that are false? Why do you think people continue to believe (and to promote) these false narratives?

Do you think President Biden’s policies are the reason for the large surge in migration at the southern U.S. border? How do you feel about his plans to address the immigration situation?

What is your response to what Donald Trump is saying he will do if he is re-elected? Is it legal or possible to institute “the largest deportation operation in U.S. history”?

Immigration into the United States is a very complex issue and there is much debate over why it is increasing, how to handle it, and who (or what) is responsible. As Theresa Cardinal Brown says in the NPR interview, politics is “full of simplistic statements about really complicated problems, but simplistic statements don't actually mean that you can have simplistic solutions.”

Listen to or read the sources attached and think about what stands out most to you. Here are some questions for thought, but you may address the issue however you like. Remember to refer to information or ideas from the sources in your posting, and to reply in a substantive manner to at least 2 other students (add information or analysis in your reply; do not just say “I agree” or “good job”).

Why is it so difficult for meaningful immigration reform to take place, both historically and today? What might that look like?

What are some of the claims about immigration that are false? Why do you think people continue to believe (and to promote) these false narratives?

Do you think President Biden’s policies are the reason for the large surge in migration at the southern U.S. border? How do you feel about his plans to address the immigration situation?

What is your response to what Donald Trump is saying he will do if he is re-elected? Is it legal or possible to institute “the largest deportation operation in U.S. history”?

Read The Founders' Great Mistake carefully. Then, answer the questions thoroughly and be ready to discuss!
(You have your own copy of the article so you may highlight on it for reference during the seminar).

**Please remember that you cannot participate in the Socratic Seminar if you have not completed Fed 70 and this assignment!**

We will use this chart in class to do a "speed dating" activity on these 20 powers/limitations of the President. Each group needs to prepare their 2-3 assigned items by filling in the 3 chart columns before next class. (Do not do the whole chart - just the items you are assigned below!) You and your group members will be an "expert" on your assigned items, so be sure you do some good research and take clear notes that you can use to explain these terms to your "dates"!


Column 1: Clearly explain what the power or limitation on Presidential power is (what can they do or not do?)
Column 2: Research whether this power or limitation is expressed (written in the Constitution), implied (hinted at due to other powers that are expressed), or inherent (a natural power that leaders have).
Column: Give an example of this power or limitation to illustrate how it works. Your example can be from history, current events or a hypothetical situation. 

Groups and assignments:

Items #1-3 (Appointment power, Treaties, Executive Agreements)
Emily Y.
Tyler V.
Quincy S.
Owen W.

Items #4-6 (Veto, Pocket Veto, Policy Initiatives)
Hanna D.
Maya J.
Marlee F.

Items #7-8 (Executive Orders, Executive Privilege)
T.L. 
Lance L.
Ingrid Z.

Items #9 -11 (Signing Statements, State of the Union Address, Bully Pulpit)
Keeran M.
Hanna Bae
Isha Z.
Lola S.

Items #12-13 (Pardon Power, Impeachment and Removal)
Phoebe H.
Joaquin Z-F
Sawyer F.
Ricky P.

Items #14-15 (22nd Amendment, 25th Amendment)
Helena F.
Griffin J.
Kendall T.

Items #16-18 (Budget and Spending Power, Impoundment of Funds, Line-Item Veto)
Samantha H.
Kate L.
Sasha H.
Whitman B.

Items #19-20 (Commander-in-Chief, Agenda Setting power)
Thaddeus P.
Nicole M.
Ellen L.
Hannah Y.

Please read the article carefully and consider all of the issues presented. In your post and your 2 replies, you may discuss any aspect(s) of the issue that you think are relevant and important. Here are some questions raised in the story to help give you some ideas for responses:

Could a lower youth-voter turnout change the outcome of the election in 2024?
Is it our civic duty to vote?
If voters spurn Biden for being pro-Israel, could they end up electing someone who may be even less sympathetic to Palestinians?
Is voting a waste of time because it feels like the election has already been decided (in many states)?
If young voters may be able to protect democracy in 2024, is choosing not to vote crazy?
Is a good reason for not voting that every four years, we are told to choose the lesser of two evils and things will get better?
What are the ethics of non-voting? Will this shift the power of the electorate to older generations?
Will this silence be noticed? Or is voting still one of the best ways to get your voices heard?

Please watch the film and take notes on the attached questions. Bullet points are fine for notes!
NOTE: The film is about 47 minutes long. There is a 10-min "extra" at the end that updates some of the information - please feel free to watch it, but it is not required.

Use the SCOTUS Notebook hyperdoc to get all the info and links you need to complete this sheet. Be ready to discuss the case!

Use the SCOTUS Notebook hyperdoc to get all the info and links you need to complete this sheet. Be ready to discuss the case!

Please listen to the 2 NPR stories and read the Newsela article before posting your response. BE SURE TO CITE SPECIFIC INFO FROM AT LEAST TWO OF THE STORIES! You may also, of course, use information we have learned through the film and/or the class. The questions below are to prompt your thinking...you may address them how you wish or address this issue another way. Be sure to write a THOROUGH response and don't forget to reply to at least 2 other posts with details and substantive ideas (not "Great job on your ideas here.").

- Why do you think all of these laws that make it harder for certain groups to vote are being passed?
- Do you think national voting standards are a good idea? Why or why not?
- What do you think Waldman means by the assertion that we now have “election subversion on top of voter suppression”? Is this true? Why is this a problem?
- How has the Senate filibuster rule been used historically in relation to voting rights? How is it being used now? What do you think should be done?
- Why do you think states are dropping the use of the election security database called ERIC? Why wouldn’t states want to use this electronic system to keep their voter database up to date, especially if they want to prevent voter fraud?

Please submit both your slides presentation and your google doc Works Cited list here. Thank you!

Please submit both your slides presentation and your google doc Works Cited list here. Thank you!

See questions and directions below. Please remember that you must submit a completed assignment in order to be able to participate in the Socratic Seminar during class!

See questions and directions below. Please remember that you must submit a completed assignment in order to be able to participate in the Socratic Seminar during class!

See questions and directions below. Please remember that you must submit a completed assignment in order to be able to participate in the Socratic Seminar during class!

See document for assignment and links. Please let me know ASAP if a link does not work! Looking forward to an interesting and enlightening discussion!

**Remember to post your response AND at least 2 thoughtful comments that add ideas or information to the discussion!**

See document for assignment and links. Please let me know ASAP if a link does not work! Looking forward to an interesting and enlightening discussion!

**Remember to post your response AND at least 2 thoughtful comments that add ideas or information to the discussion!**

See document for assignment and links. Please let me know ASAP if a link does not work! Looking forward to an interesting and enlightening discussion!

**Remember to post your response AND at least 2 thoughtful comments that add ideas or information to the discussion!**

This is Step 6 of the Federalism hyperdoc. The video is one-hour long and there are 8 questions that go along with it.
Please note that:
- you must reference information from the video in each and every one of your responses
- you must watch the film and have completed the questions in order to be able to participate in our Socratic Seminar in class!

This is Step 6 of the Federalism hyperdoc. The video is one-hour long and there are 8 questions that go along with it.
Please note that:
- you must reference information from the video in each and every one of your responses
- you must watch the film and have completed the questions in order to be able to participate in our Socratic Seminar in class!

Please carefully read the attached article and complete the assignment before our Socratic Seminar in class on Friday. Remember that you will NOT BE ALLOWED to participate in the seminar if you have not completed the assignment fully.

Please carefully read the attached article and complete the assignment before our Socratic Seminar in class on Friday. Remember that you will NOT BE ALLOWED to participate in the seminar if you have not completed the assignment fully.

Please carefully read the attached article and complete the assignment before our Socratic Seminar in class on Friday. Remember that you will NOT BE ALLOWED to participate in the seminar if you have not completed the assignment fully.

Click on the rubric to review the exact scoring criteria for your essay final draft. Note that the total point value is 6 on the AP scale.
The class scale is as follows:
6/6 = 40 (100%)
5/6 = 36 (90%)
4/6= 32/40 (80%)
3/6 = 28/40 (70%)
2/6 = 24/40 (60%)
1/6 = 20/40 (50%)
0/6 = 15/40 (38%)

Click on the rubric to review the exact scoring criteria for your essay final draft. Note that the total point value is 6 on the AP scale.
The class scale is as follows:
6/6 = 40 (100%)
5/6 = 36 (90%)
4/6= 32/40 (80%)
3/6 = 28/40 (70%)
2/6 = 24/40 (60%)
1/6 = 20/40 (50%)
0/6 = 15/40 (38%)

Click on the rubric to review the exact scoring criteria for your essay final draft. Note that the total point value is 6 on the AP scale.
The class scale is as follows:
6/6 = 40 (100%)
5/6 = 36 (90%)
4/6= 32/40 (80%)
3/6 = 28/40 (70%)
2/6 = 24/40 (60%)
1/6 = 20/40 (50%)
0/6 = 15/40 (38%)

Please use this to complete Step 4 of the hyperdoc!

Please use this to complete Step 4 of the hyperdoc!

Please upload your essay rough draft on a google doc here. The rubric that will be used to score your essay is attached, so make sure to review it to check that you have done everything correctly!

Please upload your essay rough draft on a google doc here. The rubric that will be used to score your essay is attached, so make sure to review it to check that you have done everything correctly!

Please upload your essay rough draft on a google doc here. The rubric that will be used to score your essay is attached, so make sure to review it to check that you have done everything correctly!

Listen to "The Daily" podcast from the New York Times (or read the transcript) and read the editorial by a writer for the Los Angeles Times (Please let me know ASAP if you have trouble opening either one of these sources!). Based on what you know and what you've learned, comment on one, some or several of the questions below, or post about another related part of this issue that is interesting to you. Remember that this is a discussion, not a worksheet assignment! Your responses should not be numbered or just list information - aim to explore the topic and explain your thoughts on it. Remember to reply to at least 2 other student posts as well!

Questions to consider:
Why do you think the movement to impeach President Biden is happening now?
Does there seem to be a good reason or sufficient evidence for the House to act to impeach the president? Why or why not?
Do you think that Speaker McCarthy should be supporting this desire to impeach the president? Why is he doing it? Do you think it will help him retain power? Why or why not?
What could the Republicans gain from this move to impeach? What could they lose?
What could the Democrats gain from this move to impeach? What could they lose?

Listen to "The Daily" podcast from the New York Times (or read the transcript) and read the editorial by a writer for the Los Angeles Times (Please let me know ASAP if you have trouble opening either one of these sources!). Based on what you know and what you've learned, comment on one, some or several of the questions below, or post about another related part of this issue that is interesting to you. Remember that this is a discussion, not a worksheet assignment! Your responses should not be numbered or just list information - aim to explore the topic and explain your thoughts on it. Remember to reply to at least 2 other student posts as well!

Questions to consider:
Why do you think the movement to impeach President Biden is happening now?
Does there seem to be a good reason or sufficient evidence for the House to act to impeach the president? Why or why not?
Do you think that Speaker McCarthy should be supporting this desire to impeach the president? Why is he doing it? Do you think it will help him retain power? Why or why not?
What could the Republicans gain from this move to impeach? What could they lose?
What could the Democrats gain from this move to impeach? What could they lose?

Please follow these due dates:
Section 1 ("Engage") - due 9/08
Section 2 ("Explore") - in class on 9/08
Section 3 ("Explain") and Section 4 ("Elaborate") - due 9/12
Section 4 ("Evaluate") - due 9/14

Please follow these due dates:
Section 1 ("Engage") - due 9/08
Section 2 ("Explore") - in class on 9/08
Section 3 ("Explain") and Section 4 ("Elaborate") - due 9/12
Section 4 ("Evaluate") - due 9/14

Please follow these due dates:
Section 1 ("Engage") - due 9/08
Section 2 ("Explore") - in class on 9/08
Section 3 ("Explain") and Section 4 ("Elaborate") - due 9/12
Section 4 ("Evaluate") - due 9/14

Please read the documents carefully and really examine the text as you answer the questions! (You will need to show where in the text you found your answer).

Please read the documents carefully and really examine the text as you answer the questions! (You will need to show where in the text you found your answer).

Please submit one per group (make sure all group members' names are on your proposal).

Please submit one per group (make sure all group members' names are on your proposal).

Directions for discussion forum:
Read the staff editorial from the New York Times and read/listen to the NPR interview (you may also want to refer to the slides on the Trump indictments from class). The, review the following questions and post a 1-2 paragraph response to these issues. DO NOT JUST ANSWER EACH QUESTION IN A ROW! Instead, please compose your post based on what is interesting, important and relevant to you. You may focus on one or more of these questions, or write about another issue that is part of this topic. Remember that you MUST REPLY to at least 2 other students with a respectful, substantive response (add something more to the discussion).
NOTE: There are many embedded hyperlinks in the NYT article and 2 on the class slides if you want more info!

Questions to consider:
- What is your response to the article and the interview? Is there anything specific that really stood out to you from either of these sources? Is there anything you disagree with or dispute? Be sure to explain.
- Do you think that former president Trump should be indicted for the crimes he is accused of committing? Why or why not?
- Do these charges seem fair or is this a "witch hunt," as Trump has claimed?
- Should Trump be allowed to run for president again? What could happen if he wins? What could happen if he loses?
- Why is Trump still so popular among the Republican Party? Should Republicans still support him?
- What do you hope/think/fear is going to happen??

Directions for discussion forum:
Read the staff editorial from the New York Times and read/listen to the NPR interview (you may also want to refer to the slides on the Trump indictments from class). The, review the following questions and post a 1-2 paragraph response to these issues. DO NOT JUST ANSWER EACH QUESTION IN A ROW! Instead, please compose your post based on what is interesting, important and relevant to you. You may focus on one or more of these questions, or write about another issue that is part of this topic. Remember that you MUST REPLY to at least 2 other students with a respectful, substantive response (add something more to the discussion).
NOTE: There are many embedded hyperlinks in the NYT article and 2 on the class slides if you want more info!

Questions to consider:
- What is your response to the article and the interview? Is there anything specific that really stood out to you from either of these sources? Is there anything you disagree with or dispute? Be sure to explain.
- Do you think that former president Trump should be indicted for the crimes he is accused of committing? Why or why not?
- Do these charges seem fair or is this a "witch hunt," as Trump has claimed?
- Should Trump be allowed to run for president again? What could happen if he wins? What could happen if he loses?
- Why is Trump still so popular among the Republican Party? Should Republicans still support him?
- What do you hope/think/fear is going to happen??