A.P. Government (Period Per. 3) Assignments

In Class (5/13):
1) Discussed AP Test

2) Controversial Issues Presentations!

1) Your group presentation

2) Don't forget your Current Events Journals!!

Reviewing for the AP TEST!!

AP TEST!!

Please remember to bring back all AP PRACTICE TESTS and AP REVIEW BOOKS!!

1) In class "practice" AP test (first half of final exam) - 60 questions in 45 min.

2) Scored and reviewed test

1) Attend review session on Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 1 pm if possible. We will be in Mr. Asher's room (311).

2) STUDY for the AP GOV exam and show up on TUESDAY, MAY 12 (7:30 am) at your designated room!!

In Class (5/5):
Review session with old AP Gov tests...get those memories working and juices flowing!!

In Class Practice Exam (60 questions in 45 minutes) - remember that this counts as half of your final exam grade.

In Class (5/01):
1) Reviewed vocab quiz and unit test multiple choice section

2) Scored one FRQ

3) Test review time...terms and concepts!

Homework:
STUDY for the in-class "practice" test (60 questions in 45 minutes). Remember that it will count for half of your final exam grade. We will review more in class on Tuesday and take the practice test on Thursday!

In Class (4/29):
1) Unit VI Vocab Quiz

2) Unit VI Test (40 multiple choice questions, 10 matching Supreme Court cases with precedents, and 1 FRQ)

1) Start studying for the AP TEST!!!

2) Remember that our in-class "practice AP test" (which counts for half of your final exam grade) will be on THURSDAY, MAY 7! It will consist of 60 multiple choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

1) Unit VI Vocab Quiz postponed to Wednesday (same day as the unit test) due to general lack of paying attention...I mean, due to the fact that the teacher did not remind her students about the quiz last class!

2) 14th Amendment: overview, discussion, notes and cases (posted below and handout in class)

Unit VI Vocab Quiz and TEST! Be sure to study ALL of the handouts from the 5 presentations (including your own) - terms, cases and concepts are all important!

 

Of the many scholarships and awards given each year to South Pasadena High School seniors, perhaps the most meaningful and prestigious are the Weldon Fairplay Awards.  With the criteria of scholarship, integrity, responsibility, good sportsmanship, and being fair to all people, it is no wonder that it is so highly regarded. Each year, three girls and three boys are selected. 

The Weldon Awards were established in 1929 by William R.H. Weldon, a long-time resident of South Pasadena.  He was a member of the school board for many years and the Board President in 1929. Mr. Weldon’s interest in fair play and leadership led him to create this award, now in its 86th year.  The names of all the recipients since 1929 are on the same trophy.  In addition, each recipient receives a gold pin and a certificate.

Each year, every student at SPHS is invited to nominate a senior boy and/or girl for the Award, and a committee of 13 staff members and 12 students selects the recipients from among the nominations.

Here is the list Mr. Weldon established for requirements:

1. Is he independent in examinations?
2. Is he willing to assume responsibility?
3. Is he courteous on all occasions for example, club meetings, assembly, library, classrooms, campus, etc?
4. If in a position of responsibility does he appoint boys and girls from all groups or does he give all opportunities for service to those in his own clique?
5. If in a position of responsibility does he assume and carry out his responsibilities?
6. Is he willing to give service to school with an unselfish heart and without a desire for personal gain?
7. Is he democratic in his fellowship and treatment of his fellow students?
8. Does he reflect exceptional sportsmanship and high morals in all of his actions and words?

 If you would like to nominate a senior, please go to voting4schools.com/southpasadenaand select nominees by Thursday morning.

Last presentation....8th and 9th Amendments!

1) UNIT VOCAB QUIZ on Monday!!! I'm sorry I forgot to mention it but you have the vocab list. It's below just in case you need it.

2) Please read the attached article and complete the sheet of 10 questions. I am sorry that I also forgot to hand this out during class (the presentation must have really distracted me!) - there are hard copies in the room if you need them!

In Class (4/21):
Presentation on the 4th Amendment

Last group...it's your turn!!

Presentation: the 5th, 6th, and 7th Amendments

Presentations and Current Events Journals!

In Class (4/15):
1st Amendment - Religion presentation!

Prepare presentations and don't neglect your Current Events Journal!

Our first Civil Liberties and Rights presentation: 1st Amendment Speech and Press!

Your presentation!

 

1) Civil Rights and Liberties: overview, notes and discussion

2) Intro. to the 14th Amendment (PowerPoint notes attached, but we did not get through all of it so stop when you see the rainbow flag!)

Prepare for your presentations!

Reviewed and scored Unit V test

Read article called "Historical Overview: The Fourteenth Amendment and the Selective Incorporation of the Bill of Rights" and answer questions!

 

In Class (3/27):
Workday on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights presentations!

Keep working on your projects and don't forget your Current Events Journal!

In Class (3/25):
UNIT V TEST!

1) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Projects!

2) Current Events Journals!!

1) Unit IV and V Vocab quiz

2) Scored Unit V Article Review

3) Worktime on Civil Liberties/Rights projects!

Homework (due 3/25):
1) UNIT V TEST: 25 multiple choice questions and 2 FRQs (as always!)

2) Do not neglect your Current Events Journals - much is happening!

3) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights presentations (email me if you have any questions or concerns!)

1) Quiz 5.3 (Ch. 13)

2) Check in on project topics, dates, etc.

3) "Dam" letter!

4) The Federal Bureaucracy: overview (notes, handouts and discussion)

1) Unit V Article Review ("The Democratic Character of Judicial Review" by Eugene Rostow). Article is attached below!

2) Unit IV and V vocab quiz - study the list from the last 2 units!

3) Unit V test on Wednesday...review sheet attached below (start studying now!)

 

1) Quiz: How the Supreme Court Arrives at Decisions (Brennan article)

2) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights PROJECT!! Handout, overview, ideas, samples and groups

1) Read Ch. 13 (all) - The Bureaucracy! Take some good notes...this is your last reading quiz from the textbook! :)

2) Remember that the Unit V Article Review is due next Monday (3/23). The article is below (NOT in the Woll reader this time).

1) Federalist #78 - review of questions/discussion (if you were absent, be sure to turn these in next class!)

2) John Roberts video on the Supreme Court + questions. Please watch the video and complete the questions if you were absent!

1) Read "How the Supreme Court Arrives at Decisions" by Justice William Brennan in Woll reader, pp. 454-461. TAKE GOOD NOTES! We will have a quiz which will require you to know and explain this information :)

2) Unit V Article Review has a new due date: Monday, March 23. This is the same day as the unit vocab. quiz, but this extension will allow you more time to read the selection and write your review (you're welcome). Plan accordingly!

1) Quiz 5.2 (403-420)

2) Strict v. Loose Construction (overview + discussion of article)

3) Federal court system overview (graphic)

4) SCOTUS 2015: names and info!

Homework (due 3/13):
Read Federalist #78 and complete questions. Be ready to discuss!

1) Quiz 5.1

2) Video: "The Supreme Court: A Nation of Liberties"

3) Handout and reading: How Judges Should Interpret the Constitution (2 views)

1) Finish reading Ch. 14 (420-432) for reading quiz 5.2

2) Read "How Judges Should Interpret the Constitution" and complete chart (handout). Be ready to discuss!

In Class (3/04):
1) Handed back a bunch of work, including Unit IV Article Review

2) Reviewed Unit IV Test and scored FRQs

3) Unit guide/preview: Unit V (The Federal Courts and the Bureaucracy)

Read Ch. 14 pp. 403-420 for the first reading quiz of our new unit - take notes and start out strong!!

1) Unit IV test

2) Checked Spring Semester Current Events Journals!

None yet...new unit begins next class! (Starting with Ch. 14 if you want to get a jump start!)

1) Key Legislation Quiz

2) Scored article reviews

3) Clinton v. U.S. - overview and discussion of Line Item Veto

4) Presidential Signing Statements - discussion and ideas (turned in questions)

Homework (due 3/02):
1) UNIT IV TEST!! Use review sheet to make sure that you remember everything we have studied in Ch. 11 and Ch. 12. Review all notes, handouts, terms and readings (NOTE: add "Pocket Veto" to your review sheet). Congress and the Presidency is a big subject!

2) Please bring your Current Events Journal with an introductory statement and 1-3 entries to be checked. Electronic versions are okay!

1) The Imperial Presidency: discussion of article, presidential secrecy and powers, etc.

2) Congressional response to the Imperial Presidency: the War Powers Act and more (handout and article)

1) Study for "Key Legislation" quiz (20 items from the Key Legislation list)

2) "Presidential Signing Statements:" read, answer questions and whaaaat??

3) Please remember to post your Article Review on TURNITIN.COM if you have not already done so!

4) Unit IV Test is Monday, 3/2!

5) Reminder: New Current Events Journals will be checked during the Unit Test!

1) Quiz 4.6 (359-370 and 553-560)

2) Executive Agreements, Executive Orders and Executive Privilege - notes, overview, examples and article

3) War powers in the Constitution and the "Imperial Presidency" argument

1) Unit IV Article Review: Read Jones "The Presidency in a Separated System" in Woll reader (pp. 320-327). Write a good paper!

2) Read "The Imperial Presidency" by Schlesinger and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper. Be ready to discuss!

1) Quiz 4.5 (341-358)

2) The "Ideal" President (discussion)

3) Presidential Power - Neustadt reading questions (discussion)

4) Executive Agreements and Executive Orders

1) Read text pp. 359-370 AND 553-560 (last reading quiz of unit!). READ CAREFULLY AND TAKE NOTES!!

2) Article Review: review Jones "The Presidency in a Separated System" in Woll reader (pp. 320-327). Due by Tuesday 2/24.

1) Quiz 4.4 (329-341)

2) U.S. v. Lopez: group presentation

3) Congressional terms - overview, definitions, etc.

4) Powers and Limitations of the President

1) Read 341-358 (quiz - use your own notes)

2) Neustadt reading and questions (Please write these on separate paper, not squeezed in between the lines on the handout!!)

1) Legislation research: sharing and discussion

2) The Federal Budget: review of article, vocabulary and overview of federal spending

3) Signing up for Current Events topics (2nd semester journals)

1) Read pp. 329-341 - reading quiz!

NOTE: Please DO NOT just directly print or download outline notes off the textbook website. This is cheating! I let you use notes that you have TAKEN YOURSELF while reading the book for the quizzes. Please do not abuse this privilege. I will be checking your notes from now on.

2) Current Events topics - if you didn't sign up for one or haven't decided! Time to get started on your new journal...

3) U.S. v. Lopez group...it's YOUR TURN!

1) Baker v. Carr presentation

2) How a bill becomes a law...

Cartoons, handouts, notes and discussion, and reading!

1) Finish your research on your selected federal law from the "Key Legislation" sheet. Be sure to answer the list of questions by number on a separate, typed page (no essays!). Try to find as much info as possible on your law and explain how it made it through the legislative maze!
2) Read the article "The 104th Congress and the Battle Over the Budget" and complete the T/F sheet. Please correct the "false" statements to make them true!

1) Quiz 4.3: 310-326

2) Leadership in Congress: handout

3) Key legislation: handout and research assignment (due Tues. 2/10)

Choose ONE of the laws from the "Key Legislation" list to research. Please type your answers and list them by number (this is not an essay or a paper - just research the info on the process). Warning: some of this info is hard to find and you probably won't be able to find it all. Do the best you can!

1) Quiz 4.2 (297-310)

2) Differences between the House and the Senate (brainstorm list and discussion!)

3) "Congress and the Quest for Power" - discussion

Homework (due 2/4):
Read pp. 310-326 for yet another fun and exciting reading quiz!

1) Quiz 4.1 (281-297)

2) "75 Stars?" article discussion

3) Roles of Congress (notes)

1) Read textbook pp. 297-310

2) Read Woll pp. 375-386 ("Congress and the Quest for Power"). Complete list of questions and be ready to discuss!

1) Welcome back and new seats!

2) Unit III test: discussion and review

3) Unit IV: overview and materials

Homework (due 1/29):
1) Read textbook pp. 281-297 (beginning of Ch. 11) - reading quiz!

2) Read handout entitled "75 Stars?" and answer questions - be ready to discuss and share your opinions on the issues raised in the article

1) Unit III Vocab Quiz

2) Scoring of Unit III Article Review

3) TV and Modern Elections article/questions - discussion

4) Current issues with media/journalism/recent terrorist attacks - article and discussion

5) Review sheet for Unit III test

-Have a cover page with the title of your topic on it

-Have an opening statement

-Have 12-15 entries

-Number your entries

-Put a date on each entry

-Include a summary, response and prediction for each entry

-Have an MLA citation for each entry

-Include a political cartoon

-Have a closing statement

1) Lobbying group presentations

2) Quiz 3.5 (Ch. 10)

3) Reading: "Television and Modern Presidential Campaigns"

1) Complete article on TV and elections and answer questions

2) Unit III Vocab Quiz...study!

3) Current Events Journals with a minimum of 12 entries due next TUESDAY!

Lobbying Day!

Homework (due 1/12):
1) Read ALL of Ch. 10 (pp. 251-274) - double reading quiz!

2) Unit III Article Review - "The Misplaced Obsession with PACs" (Woll reader, pp. 258-265). 

3) Don't forget your lovely Current Events Journals...they want to be completed with at least 12 entries and turned in on Tuesday, Jan. 20!!

Federalist #10 v. Tyranny of the Majority…group activity (compare and contrast)

1) Read all of Ch. 10 for a double quiz on Tuesday, 1/13 (start reading and taking notes now…)

2) Unit III Article Review is also due on Tuesday, 1/13. READ Woll pp. 258-265 ("The Misplaced Obsession with PACs" by Larry Sabato) so you can write it soon.

3) CURRENT EVENTS JOURNALS are DUE on Tuesday, Jan. 20! Remember that you need a minimum of 12 entries, along with dates, titles, responses, and MLA formatted citations!!

1) Quiz 3.4 (all of Ch. 9)

2) Interest Groups: notes and discussion (and mail!)

1) Read Federalist #10 and answer questions (reading is in appendix of textbook)

2) Read "The Tyranny of the Majority" by Alexis deToqueville (handout) and annotate the reading - highlight and underline key passages, write notes in the margins, etc.

"Unprecedented: The 2000 Election" + discussion

Ch. 9 (all) - 10 pt. reading quiz!

1) Quiz 3.3 (171-180)

2) Political parties: notes and discussion!

Read ALL of Ch. 9 for a double reading quiz when we return :)

1) Quiz 3.2 (162-171)

2) Critical Elections: Group activity

Read 171-180 for quiz 3.3!

1) Quiz 3.1 (151-162)

2) Unit III Overview

3) Political Parties: group discussion and platforms

Read pp. 162-171 for reading quiz

Review of Unit II test + scoring of FRQs 

Homework (due 12/10):
Read pp. 151-162…we're starting Unit III !

In Class (12/04):
Unit II Test

Current Events Journal check #2

Have a good weekend…keep those Current Events Journals going (there's so much going on in the news right now!)

1) Unit II vocab quiz

2) Article on "Dark Money"

3) Web search: campaign financing

Homework (due 12/04):
1) Study for Unit II test (25 multiple choice and 2 FRQs). Some helpful review documents are attached (including some practice multiple choice questions that I forgot to give out in class!) :)

2) Please remember to bring your Current Events Journal to be checked!

1) d 2) a 3) b 4) c 5) c 6) a 7) c 8) c 9) b 10) a 11) a 12) e 13) a 14) b 15) e

1) Buckley v. Valeo presentation

2) Citizens United v. FEC presentation

3) Campaign financing notes, discussion, overview...

4) Quiz 2.7 (200-208)

Homework (due 12/02):
1) Unit II vocab quiz (see list below) - Tuesday 12/02

2) Unit II Test on Thursday 12/04

3) Current events journals will be checked during Unit Test!

1) Congressional elections…more notes/terms/discussion

2) "Alice" article discussion/review

3) Campaign financing: some info/discussion

1) Be ready for Quiz 2.7 (200-208) since we didn't have time to do it last class.

2) Finish Ch. 8 (208-220). No specific quiz on this material but it's all on the test!

3) Keep those Current Events Journals going - we'll check them during the test next week.

4) Unit II vocab quiz on Tuesday 12/02 and Unit II test on Thursday 12/04!!

In Class (11/17):
1) Shaw v. Reno: group presentation

2) Gerrymandering: overview and activity

3) Congressional elections and incumbent advantage + more terms to know!

Homework (due 11/19):
1) Don't lose the "Alice" reading and questions - we will discuss them and turn them in next class.

2) Read textbook pp. 200-208. Reading quiz!

3) Don't neglect your Current Events Journal…it will be checked again soon!

4) Buckley v. Valeo group…you are up next :)

1) Presidential Elections: primaries and caucuses (review), conventions, general election

2) Electoral College: what is it and how does it work (videos, notes and discussion)

1) Read "Alice Doesn't Vote Here Anymore" and complete list of questions

2) Don't forget your Current Events Journal everyone!!

3) Shaw v. Reno Supreme Court group - your turn on Monday (Buckley follows on Wed. and Citizens United on Friday…)

• Convention Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_272345&feature=iv&src_vid=XebP6GSy_6I&v=My_N1O6FwEY
• General Election video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_6888&feature=iv&src_vid=My_N1O6FwEY&v=8knxFZSHU9U
• Electoral College video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUS9mM8Xbbw&safe=active

 

1) "Journeys with George" - review and discussion

2) 2014 Midterm Election results 

3) Presidential elections…primaries and caucuses

Unit II Article Review!! (Article posted below in case you need it)

"Journeys with George"!

1) Complete the film questions and as many terms as you can. Be ready to discuss in class!

2) Unit II Article Review is due on Friday ("The Responsible Electorate" by V.O. Key in Woll reader pp. 226-230)…however, I will accept it with no late penalty the next class (Thurs. 11/13) if you would like to use the long holiday weekend to write a BETTER PAPER! The choice is yours, my friends (and I'm not even running for re-election!). Either way, make it your strongest work yet.

1) Quiz 2.6 (185-200)

2) History of voting rights is the U.S. Constitution (handout)

3) Current articles/issues in voting and elections - group discussion

4) Quick notes/overview: Presidential Elections

1) READ Woll reader pp. 226-230 ("The Responsible Electorate") for our Unit II article review. The paper is due on Friday :)

2) Please be EARLY or right on time to class on Wednesday for our screening of "Journeys with George" - it will take the entire class during late start!

In Class (10/30):
1) Quiz 2.5 (131-148)

2) Voting and non-voting: brainstorm, discussion, slides, notes and tables of voter data

1) Read pp. 185-200…take good notes for your reading quiz!

2) Heads up: Article Review is coming to town! Refer to your unit guide for the article information…start now and you will be ahead of the game (it's due Friday 11/7).

1) Quiz 2.4 (116-128)

2) Political Ideology: notes and discussion

3) Liberal and conservative survey and spectrum

Read pp. 131-148 - take notes for a quiz!

1) Quiz 2.3 (103-116)

2) Public Opinion: notes, discussion, clock partners activity and reading/handout

Read pp. 116-128 and take notes for a quiz!

1) Quiz 2.2 (pp. 90-99)

2) Political culture and culture war (discussion)

3) Activity: Are Americans Really Apathetic?

4) Political culture: notes and discussion

Read pp. 103-115 (beginning of Ch. 5) - take notes for a reading quiz!

1) Quiz 2.1 (77-90)

2) Overview of Unit II: unit guide, dates, terms, etc.

3) Discussion and brainstorm: What do Americans believe in? This helps us understand American political culture

4) Political tolerance: Pairs activity/discussion

Read pp. 90-99 (Hint: take notes for a reading quiz!)

1) Reviewed multiple choice portion of Unit I test

2) Reviewed FRQ questions, rubric, and answers

Homework (due 10/20):
Read Ch. 4 (pp. 77-90) and take notes for a reading quiz (remember those?!)

In Class (10/14):
1) Quick review of Unit 1 Vocab. Quiz results

2) UNIT I TEST!

Nothing due next class! However, if you want to get ahead…start reading Ch. 4 (77-90).

1) Unit I Vocab Quiz

2) Handed back Key Const. Clauses quiz and reviewed

3) New Constitutional Convention: group presentations and debate!

1) Unit I exam…see study guide and practice questions…study, study, study! The test will consist of 25 multiple choice questions (in the style of the 6 sample questions) and 2 FRQs.

REMINDER: THE MAKE UP TEST DAY WILL BE MONDAY, OCT. 20 at lunch, 7th period or after school ONLY. The entire test will be one FRQ worth 100 points, so please make every effort to be in class for the test on Tuesday!!

2) Please remember to bring your Current Events Journal to be checked during the test. You should have an Opening Statement/Intro. and 2-4 entries. You may bring your journal printed out, hand written or on a computer. 

1. B

2. C

3. A

4. E

5. D

6. E

In Class (10/07):
1) Handed back Practice FRQ and discussed/reviewed

2) New Constitutional Convention: group meeting and planning time!

1) Study "Unit 1 Key Terms" list for our unit vocab quiz (20 items will be included in a fill-in-the-sentence format)

2) Work with your group to finalize your amendment choices and to write up your proposed new Constitution: (1) describe the problem being addressed; (2) offer a rationale for adopting this amendment; (3) explain the outcome or change that this amendment will achieve. Please print this team report (one per team) and come to class ready to discuss, describe and defend!

3) Remember that our Unit 1 Test will be on Tuesday, Oct. 14. It will consist of 25 multiple choice questions and 2 FRQs. A study guide is attached below and will be handed out next class. Start studying/reviewing now - it's a lot of material!

4) Another reminder: Current Events Journals will be checked on the day of the Unit test. Please plan to bring your journal (printed out, on a computer, or handwritten) so I can check it for completion and formatting.

1) Write 2 amendments for your group's new Constitution. Use the format and wording in the actual Constitution (make it formal, direct, clear, and operational). Type and bring your amendments for your group to discuss and possibly use in your new and improved Constitution. Think BIG and be ambitious - you can help fix our government!

2) Heads up notice: Unit I vocab quiz will be Thursday. Study the key terms list handed out at the beginning of the unit. There will be 20 sentences and you will need to fill in a term from a word bank.

3) Remember: Unit I test will be on Tuesday, Oct. 14. ALL makeup tests will be administered on Monday, Oct. 20 at lunch, during 7th period or after school. No exceptions!

1) Key Constitutional Clauses quiz

2) Beard article - discussion

3) How to do an Article Review (refer to the last page of the course syllabus)

4) More notes and discussion: Federalism and fiscal federalism

1) Remember that you are REVIEWING the article entitled "Framing the Constitution" by Charles A. Beard in the Woll reader (pp. 31-41).

2) Follow the guidelines for writing an Article Review found on the last page of your course syllabus.

3) Carefully edit and proofread your work before turning it in.

4) Please PRINT your paper and bring it with you to class on Friday or it will be counted late. Also, please remember to upload your paper to Turnitin.com before class on Friday: Class ID=8801578 and Password=period3.

1) Quiz 1.8 (pp. 65-74)

2) Barron v. Baltimore - case presentation

3) Federalism: more notes, discussion and an activity

1) Read "Framing the Constitution" by Charles A. Beard in Woll supplemental reader (pp. 31-41). Complete the sheet of questions and be ready to discuss in class!

2) Study the Key Constitutional Clauses sheet and prepare for a quiz. There will be 15 statements and you will need to match them with the appropriate Constitutional clause. You will NOT need to cite article, section and clause :)

1) Quiz 1.7 (59-65)

2) Presentation: McCulloch v. Maryland

3) Activity: Federalism in the Constitution

4) Notes: Federalism

Finish Ch. 3 (read pp. 65-74). Take notes and ace the quiz!

1) Quiz 1.6 (55-59)

2) Notes and advice on Supreme Court group presentations

3) Marbury brief handed back (needing some revisions!)

4) Notes and discussion: The Living Constitution

Homework (due 9/25):
1) Read pp. 59-65 and takes notes, silly!

2) Please remember to re-do your Marbury v. Madison brief if you received it back with comments and no grade. Be sure to follow the format carefully and fully explain the case - make it clear to someone who does not know anything about the case!

1) Quiz 1.5: pp. 49-54

2) Amending the Constitution: group activity

3) New Constitutional Convention: teams and activity

Read pp. 55-59…quiz!

1) Amending the Constitution: overview, process, reading

2) New Constitutional Convention: team activity (overview)

3) The Great ERA Debate!

1) Read pp. 49-54 for a reading quiz on Friday! Don't be afraid to take notes!!

1) Finished notes about 3 branches (legislative branch)

2) Clock partners sign ups!

3) Federalist 51 discussion/review

4) Marbury v. Madison discussion/review

5) How to write a Supreme Court brief (overview)

6) Article: "Why Marbury Still Matters"

1) Marbury v. Madison brief (typed, printed out, in correct format!)

2) Read "The ERA: Almost an Amendment" and complete sheet of questions. Be ready to debate! :)

1) Quiz 1.4 (37-47)

2) How to write an FRQ for AP Gov: handouts, explanation and group activity

Homework (due 9/15):
1) Read "Federalist #51" by James Madison and complete the questions handed out in class. Be ready to share your answers and discuss!

2) Read the explanation of Marbury v. Madison in your textbook (p. 406-407) and take notes. If it still doesn't make sense or you have questions, do further research so you can intelligently (smile) discuss the case in class.

1) Quiz 1.3 (28-37)

2) Checks and Balances/Separation of Powers: review, notes and discussion

1) Read text pp. 37-47. Reading quiz so take good notes!

1) Quiz 1.2 (pp. 16-27)

2) Overview of U.S. Constitution (handout and explanation)

3) Checks and Balances/Separation of Powers in the Constitution: group activity (be sure to finish this for class on Tuesday if you didn't get it done with your group).

1) Read pp. 28-37 for reading quiz (don't forget to take notes!!)

2) Be sure your Checks and Balances/Sep of Powers sheet is done so we can discuss it!

1) Background to the Constitution: notes and discussion

2) The Great Initiative Debate!

Homework (due 9/5):
1) Read text pp. 16-27

2) Take notes and prepare for a reading quiz!

1) Quiz 1.1 (woo-hoo!)

2) Democracy: notes and discussion

3) Supreme Court case groups and topics

4) Close Up Washington trip info and invitation

Homework (due 9/03):
1) Read textbook p. 13 ("You Decide") and take notes

2) Come to class prepared to debate either side of the initiative issue!

Go to: http://nieonline.com/latimes/studentconnect.cfm 

Class username: apgov

Class password: nielsen

Happy reading!!

In Class (8/27):
1) Shared and discussed political cartoons
2) More discussion of class procedures/rules...

3) Overview of Currents Events Journals: samples and requirements

4) Unit 1 Guide and overview

1) Read and TAKE NOTES on textbook pgs. 3-15 (Ch. 1)

2) Be ready for our first reading quiz in class!

3) Decide your Current Events Journal topic for Fall Semester

1) Class overview: syllabus and course info

2) Political cartoons!
3) News and cartoons on the web: newsmap.jp, cagle.com, gocomics.com

1) Please complete the 3x5 index card about yourself!

2) Find a recent, relevant political cartoon and use the "Political Cartoon Analysis Sheet" to write about it. You may write on this sheet directly OR type out your answers on a separate sheet. Be descriptive either way! Also, be sure to print out a copy of the cartoon and attach it.

3) Start thinking about your current events topic for your journal…what would be an interesting subject for you to focus on all semester?

In Class (8/21):
1) Welcome and introductions

2) Summer News Quiz!

3) Discussion of the news…what's up in the world today?

Nothing due yet…but read and watch news!!