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CURRENT EVENTS JOURNALS DUE NEXT CLASS!!!!!
Created: Tuesday, June 2 8:27 PM

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In Class (5/14):
First Controversial Issues Presentation (Raising the Minimum Wage)!
Homework:
1) Your group presentation
2) Your Current Events Journal :)
Created: Thursday, May 14 2:20 PM

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In Class:
AP TEST!!!
Homework:
1) Controversial Issues presentations
2) Please remember to bring back all PRACTICE TESTS and AP REVIEW BOOKS!!
Created: Tuesday, May 12 2:03 PM

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In Class (5/8):
1) In class "practice" AP test (first half of final exam) - 60 questions in 45 min.
2) Scored and reviewed test
Homework:
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!!
 
Created: Friday, May 8 12:44 PM

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  • In Class (5/6):
    Review session with old AP Gov tests...get those memories working and juices flowing!!
    Homework (due 5/8):
    In Class Practice Exam (60 questions in 45 minutes) - remember that this counts as half of your final exam grade.
    Come see me ASAP if you would like to check out 1 or 2 AP tests to use for studying (very, very helpful!!).
    A.P. Gov test is on TUESDAY, MAY 12!
Created: Thursday, May 7 1:02 PM

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In Class (5/04):
1) Reviewed vocab quiz and unit test multiple choice section
2) Scored one FRQ
3) Test review time...old AP test multiple choice sections
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 Wednesday and take the practice test on Friday.
AP GOV EXAM IS TUESDAY, MAY 12!!!
Created: Tuesday, May 5 1:20 PM

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In Class (4/30):
1) Reviewed Unit VI Vocab Quiz
2) Unit VI Test (40 multiple choice questions, 10 matching Supreme Court cases with precedents, and 1 FRQ)
Homework:
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 FRIDAY, MAY 8! It will consist of 60 multiple choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes.
Created: Friday, May 1 12:34 PM

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  • In Class (4/28):
    1) Unit VI Vocab Quiz 
    2) 14th Amendment: overview, discussion, notes and cases (posted below and handout in class)
    Homework (due 4/30):
    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!
    **I have attached a list of Supreme Court cases - it's all the cases briefed over the entire year and the most important cases from our presentations!!**
     
    Please read the following:

    Of the many scholarships and awards given each year to South Pasadena High Schoolseniors, 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 tovoting4schools.com/southpasadenaand select nominees by Thursdaymorning.

     
Created: Wednesday, April 29 11:27 AM

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In Class (4/24):
Final presentation...the 1st Amendment (religion)!
Homework (due 4/28):
1) Unit VI Vocab Quiz
2) Read "Due Process" article and complete sheet of 10 questions
Created: Friday, April 24 3:19 PM

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In Class (4/22):
Presentation on the 8th and 9th Amendments
Homework:
Last group on Friday!!
Created: Wednesday, April 22 2:52 PM

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In Class (4/20):
Presentation on the 1st Amendment (Speech and Press)
Homework:
Your presentation and Current Events Journal!
Created: Wednesday, April 22 2:50 PM

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In Class (4/16):
Presentation on the 5th, 6th, and 7th Amendments
Homework:
Your presentation and keep up with your Current Events Journal!
Created: Thursday, April 16 2:15 PM

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In Class (4/13):
Our first Civil Liberties and Rights presentation: 4th Amendment!
Homework:
Your presentation!
Created: Tuesday, April 28 2:20 PM

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In Class (4/10):
1) Civil Rights and Liberties: overview, notes and discussion
2) Intro. to the 14th Amendment (PowerPoint notes attached below, but we did not get through all of it so stop when you see the rainbow flag!)
Homework:
Prepare for your presentations!
Created: Friday, April 10 3:00 PM

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In Class (4/08):
Workday on Civil Liberties and Rights presentations!
Homework (due 4/10):
Read article called "Historical Overview: The Fourteenth Amendment and the Selective Incorporation of the Bill of Rights" and answer questions!
 
Created: Wednesday, April 8 3:12 PM

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In Class (4/06):
Reviewed and scored Unit V test
Homework:
Civil Liberties and Rights presentations!
Created: Monday, April 6 2:43 PM

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In Class (3/26):
UNIT V TEST!
Homework:
1) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Projects!
2) Current Events Journals!!
Created: Tuesday, March 31 2:11 PM

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In Class (3/24):
1) Unit IV and V Vocab quiz
2) Scored Unit V Article Review
3) Worktime on Civil Liberties/Rights projects!
Homework (due 3/26):
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!)
Created: Tuesday, March 24 2:58 PM

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In Class (3/20):
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)
Homework (due 3/24):
1) Unit V Article Review ("The Democratic Character of Judicial Review" by Eugene Rostow). Article is attached below!
**PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER TO TURNITIN.COM**
2) Unit IV and V vocab quiz - study the list from the last 2 units!
3) Unit V test on Thursday...review sheet attached below (start studying now!)
 
Created: Friday, March 20 2:30 PM

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  • In Class (3/18):
    1) Quiz: How the Supreme Court Arrives at Decisions (Brennan article)
    2) Civil Liberties and Civil Rights PROJECT!! Handout, overview, ideas, samples and groups...
    Homework (due 3/20):
    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 Tuesday (3/24). The article is below (NOT in the Woll reader this time).
Created: Wednesday, March 18 2:17 PM

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In Class (3/16):
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!
Homework (due 3/18):
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: Tuesday, March 24. 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!
Created: Monday, March 16 2:16 PM

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In Class (3/12):
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 3/16):
Read Federalist #78 and complete questions. Be ready to discuss!
Created: Thursday, March 12 3:38 PM

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In Class (3/10):
1) Handed back a bunch of work!
2) Unit guide/preview: Unit V (The Federal Courts and the Bureaucracy)
3) Reviewed Unit IV Test and scored one FRQ (ah - late start!)
Homework (due 3/12):
1) Read Ch. 14 pp. 420-432 for reading quiz 5.2
2) Read article on How Judges Interpret the Constitution and complete the chart - be ready to discuss!
Created: Tuesday, March 10 2:28 PM

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In Class (3/05): 
1) Activity on rights and liberties with Mrs. Luce
2) Video: "The Supreme Court: A Nation of Liberties" 
3) We will score the Unit IV test and get the Unit V Guide next class!
Homework (due 3/10):
Read Ch. 14 pp. 403-420 for the first reading quiz of our new unit - take notes and start out strong!!
Created: Thursday, March 5 2:16 PM

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In Class (3/03):
1) Unit IV test
2) Checked Spring Semester Current Events Journals!
Homework:
None yet...new unit begins next class! (Starting with Ch. 14 if you want to get a jump start!)
Created: Tuesday, March 3 2:09 PM

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In Class (2/27):
1) Key Legislation Quiz
2) Clinton v. U.S. - overview and discussion of Line Item Veto
3) Presidential Signing Statements - discussion and ideas (turned in questions)
Homework (due 3/03):
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!
**NOTE: Any Article Reviews not up on Turnitin.com by class tomorrow will receive a grade penalty!**
Created: Monday, March 2 11:19 AM

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  • In Class (2/25):
    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)
    Homework (due 2/27):
    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 on Tuesday, 3/3 
    5) Reminder: New Current Events Journals will be checked during the Unit Test!
Created: Thursday, February 26 1:06 PM

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In Class (2/23):
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
Homework (due 2/25):
1) Please remember to post your Article Review on TURNITIN.COM!
2) Read "The Imperial Presidency" by Schlesinger and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper. Be ready to discuss!
Created: Tuesday, February 24 1:12 PM

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In Class (2/19):
1) Quiz 4.5 (341-358)
2) The "Ideal" President (discussion)
3) Presidential Power - Neustadt reading questions (discussion)
4) Executive Agreements vs. Treaties
Homework (due 2/23):
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). .
Created: Thursday, February 19 2:51 PM

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  • In Class (2/17):
    1) Quiz 4.4 (329-341)
    2) U.S. v. Lopez: group presentation
    3) Congressional terms - overview, definitions, etc.
    4) What are the characteristics of the "ideal" President?
    Homework (due 2/19):
    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!!)
Created: Tuesday, February 17 2:55 PM

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In Class (2/11):
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)
Homework (due 2/17):
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!
Created: Wednesday, February 11 2:54 PM

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  • In Class (2/9):
    1) Baker v. Carr presentation
    2) How a bill becomes a law...
    Handouts, notes and discussion, and reading!
    Homework (due 2/12):
    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! (Note: if you need the sheet of questions, please find it on Per. 3's homework listing. For some reason it does not want to attach here today!)
    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!
    REMEMBER THAT WEDNESDAY IS A LATE START DAY! 
     
Created: Monday, February 9 3:05 PM

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In Class (2/5):
1) Quiz 4.3 (310-326)
2) Diversity in Congress: chart/overview and discussion
3) "Congress and the Quest for Power:" - Committees in Congress
4) Leadership in Congress (handout)
5) Key Legislation: handout and research assignment
Homework (due 2/11):
Choose ONE law from the "Key Legislation" list to research, following the list of questions provided. Try to find as much information as you can and remember that some of this information will be hard or impossible to find. Do your best! (Due 2/11)
Created: Thursday, February 5 2:24 PM

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In Class (2/3):
1) Quiz 4.2 (297-310)
2) Differences between the House and the Senate (brainstorm list and discussion!)
Homework (due 2/5):
Read pp. 310-326 for yet another fun and exciting reading quiz!
Read "Congress and the Quest for Power" in Woll reader (pp.375-386) and complete questions. Be ready to discuss!
Created: Tuesday, February 3 3:28 PM

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  • In Class (1/30):
    1) Quiz 4.1 (281-297)
    2) "75 Stars?" article discussion
    3) Roles of Congress (notes)
    Homework (due 2/3):
    1) Read textbook pp. 297-310
    2) Due on Thursday, 2/5: Read Woll pp. 375-386 ("Congress and the Quest for Power"). Complete list of questions and be ready to discuss!
Created: Friday, January 30 2:24 PM

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  • In Class (1/28):
    1) Welcome back and new seats!
    2) Unit III test: discussion and review
    3) Unit IV: overview and materials
    Homework (due 1/30):
    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
Created: Wednesday, January 28 2:36 PM

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In Class (1/16):
1) Unit III Vocab Quiz
2) Scoring of Unit III Article Review
3) Scoring of quiz 3.5 (from last class)
4) Current issues with media/journalism/recent terrorist attacks - article and discussion
5) Review sheet for Unit III test
Homework (due 1/20):
CURRENT EVENTS JOURNALS!
Make sure that you:
-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
UNIT III TEST on Final Exam Day (Wed.) - same format as always!
Created: Thursday, January 22 8:07 PM

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In Class (1/14):
1) Lobbying group presentations
2) Quiz 3.5 (Ch. 10)
3) Reading: "Television and Modern Presidential Campaigns"
Homework (due 1/16):
1) Read 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!
Created: Wednesday, January 14 2:46 PM

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In Class (1/12):
Lobbying Day!
Homework (due 1/14):
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!!
Created: Monday, January 12 9:30 PM

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In Class (1/8):
Federalist #10 v. Tyranny of the Majority…group activity (compare and contrast)
Homework (due 1/14):
1) Read all of Ch. 10 for a double quiz on Wednesday, 1/14 (start reading and taking notes now…)
2) Unit III Article Review is also due on Wednesday, 1/14. 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!!
Created: Thursday, January 8 2:39 PM

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In Class (1/6):
1) Quiz 3.4 (all of Ch. 9)
2) Interest Groups: notes and discussion (and mail!)
Homework (due 1/8):
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.
Created: Tuesday, January 6 2:44 PM

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In Class (12/17):
1) Quiz 3.3 (171-180)
2) Political parties: notes and discussion!
Homework (due 1/06/15):
Read ALL of Ch. 9 for a double reading quiz when we return :)
Created: Wednesday, December 17 2:56 PM

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In Class (12/19):
"Unprecedented: The 2000 Election" + discussion
Homework (due 1/06/15):
Ch. 9 (all) - 10 pt. reading quiz!
Have a great holiday break!!
Created: Friday, December 19 2:13 PM

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In Class (12/15):
1) Quiz 3.2 (162-171)
2) Critical Elections: Group activity
Homework (due 12/17):
Read 171-180 for quiz 3.3!
Created: Monday, December 15 2:19 PM

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In Class (12/11):
1) Quiz 3.1 (151-162)
2) Unit III Overview
3) Political Parties: group discussion and platforms
Homework (due 12/15):
Read pp. 162-171 for reading quiz
Please remember to bring/show me your Current Events Journal if you have not already done so!
Created: Thursday, December 11 2:38 PM

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In Class (12/09):
Review of Unit II test + scoring of FRQs 
Homework (due 12/11):
Read pp. 151-162…we're starting Unit III !
Created: Tuesday, December 9 2:35 PM

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In Class (12/05):
Unit II Test!
Current Events Journal check
Homework (due 12/09):
Get ready for the next unit and watch lots of news too!
Created: Monday, December 8 1:00 PM

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Unit II practice Qs1.png Unit II Review Qs2.png

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  • In Class (12/03):
    1) Unit II vocab quiz
    2) Scored Unit II Article Reviews
    3) Web search: campaign financing
    Homework (due 12/045):
    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 also gave out in class!) :)
    2) Please remember to bring your Current Events Journal to be checked!
    Answers to multiple choice practice questions:
    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
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Created: Wednesday, December 3 2:49 PM

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In Class (12/01):
1) Citizens United v. FEC presentation
2) Campaign financing notes, discussion, overview...
3) Quiz 2.7 (200-208)
4) Reading: Dark Money and MapLight.org info
Homework (due 12/03):
1) Unit II vocab quiz (see list below) - Wednesday 12/03
2) Unit II Test on Friday 12/05
3) Current events journals will be checked during Unit Test!
Created: Monday, December 1 2:29 PM

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In Class (11/20):
1) Congressional elections…more notes/terms/discussion
2) "Alice" article discussion/review
3) Campaign financing: some info/discussion
Homework (due 12/01):
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 after we return.
4) Unit II vocab quiz on Wednesday 12/03 and Unit II test on Friday 12/05!!
Created: Friday, November 21 2:18 PM

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In Class (11/18):
1) Shaw v. Reno: group presentation
2) Gerrymandering: overview and activity
3) Congressional elections and incumbent advantage + more terms to know!
Homework (due 11/20):
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 :)
Created: Tuesday, November 18 2:27 PM

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In Class (11/14):
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)
Homework (due 11/18):
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 Tuesday (Buckley follows on Thurs. and Citizens United on Monday after break…)
 
Created: Friday, November 14 2:43 PM

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In Class (11/12):
1) "Journeys with George" - review and discussion
2) 2014 Midterm Election results 
3) Presidential elections…primaries and caucuses
Homework (due 11/14):
Nothing due next class…but don't forget to keep your CURRENT EVENTS JOURNAL up to date!!
Created: Wednesday, November 12 2:36 PM

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In Class (11/06):
"Journeys with George"!
Homework (due 11/12):
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 Wednesday when we return ("The Responsible Electorate" by V.O. Key in Woll reader, pp. 226-230 - posted below in case you need it).
Have a great long weekend!
Created: Friday, November 7 1:32 PM

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In Class (11/04):
1) Quiz 2.6 (185-200)
2) Current articles/issues in voting and elections - group discussion
4) Video overview: Presidential Elections (primaries and caucuses)
Homework (due 11/06):
1) READ Woll reader pp. 226-230 ("The Responsible Electorate") for our Unit II article review. The paper is due next Wednesday :)
2) Come to class on Thursday ready to watch "Journeys with George"!
Created: Tuesday, November 4 2:19 PM

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  • In Class (10/31):
    1) Quiz 2.5 (131-148)
    2) Voting and non-voting: brainstorm, discussion, slides, notes and tables of voter data
    Homework (due 11/04):
    Read pp. 185-200…take good notes for your reading quiz!
     
     
Created: Friday, October 31 3:03 PM

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In Class (10/29):
1) Quiz 2.4 (116-128)
2) Political Ideology: notes and discussion
3) Liberal and conservative survey and spectrum
Homework (due 10/31- Halloween AND Homecoming!!):
Read pp. 131-148 - take notes for a quiz!
**For more Political Ideology fun, go to www.politicalcompass.org. They have an online survey that will place you in a quadrant based on an x and y axis and compare your beliefs to other famous leaders in history. It's fun and easy - try it!** 
Created: Wednesday, October 29 2:46 PM

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In Class (10/27):
1) Quiz 2.3 (103-116)
2) Public Opinion: notes, discussion, activity and reading/handout
Homework (due 10/29):
Read pp. 116-128 and take notes for a quiz!
Created: Monday, October 27 2:41 PM

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In Class (10/23):
1) Quiz 2.2 (pp. 90-99)
2) Political culture: notes and discussion
3) Activity: Are Americans Really Apathetic?
Homework (due 10/27):
Read pp. 103-115 (beginning of Ch. 5) - take notes for a reading quiz!
Created: Thursday, October 23 2:16 PM

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In Class (10/21):
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
Homework (due 10/23):
Read pp. 90-99 (Hint: take notes for a reading quiz!)
Created: Tuesday, October 21 2:17 PM

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In Class (10/17):
1) Reviewed multiple choice portion of Unit I test
2) Reviewed FRQ questions, rubric, and answers
Homework (due 10/21):
Read Ch. 4 (pp. 77-90) and take notes for a reading quiz (remember those?!)
Created: Friday, October 17 4:17 PM

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In Class (10/15):
1) Quick review of Unit 1 Vocab. Quiz results
2) UNIT I TEST!
Homework (no due date):
Nothing due next class! However, if you want to get ahead…start reading Ch. 4 (77-90).
Created: Wednesday, October 15 2:37 PM

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In Class (10/10):
1) Unit I Vocab Quiz
2) Handed back Key Const. Clauses quiz and reviewed
3) New Constitutional Convention: group gallery walk and discussion/debate!
Homework (due 10/15):
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 Wednesday!!
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. 
Answers to practice questions:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. E
5. D
6. E
Created: Sunday, October 12 5:17 PM

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  • In Class (10/08):
    1) Handed back Practice FRQ and discussed/reviewed
    2) New Constitutional Convention: group meeting and planning time!
    Homework (due 10/10):
    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 Wednesday, Oct. 15. 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.
Created: Wednesday, October 8 2:30 PM

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In Class (10/06):
1) Turned in Unit I Article Review
2) Last notes and discussion on federalism: strict/loose construction; charts and table showing federalism and devolution.
3) Practice FRQ: Federalism
4) Constitutional Convention groups: brainstorming and planning!

Homework (due 10/08):
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 Friday (yes, on Color Day!). 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 Wednesday, Oct. 15. ALL makeup tests will be administered on Monday, Oct. 20 at lunch, during 7th period or after school. No exceptions!
Created: Monday, October 6 2:59 PM

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In Class (10/02):
1) Key Constitutional Clauses quiz
2) Barron v. Baltimore: Case presentation
3) More notes and discussion: Federalism and fiscal federalism
4) Beard article - discussion
5) How to do an Article Review (refer to the last 2 pages of the course syllabus)
Homework (due 10/06):
Unit I Article Review!
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. Also please read and follow the "Tips for Writing Article Reviews" sheet.
3) Carefully edit and proofread your work before turning it in.
4) Please PRINT your paper and bring it with you to class on Monday or it will be counted late. Also, please remember to upload your paper to Turnitin.com before class on Monday: Class ID=8801595 and Password=period6.
5) NOTICE: Papers received on Turnitin but not physically turned in at the beginning of class will be considered as late. 
**Note: The Unit I test is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15. The make up test day will be Monday, Oct. 20, at lunch, during 7th period or after school. Please mark your calendars now!
Created: Thursday, October 2 2:34 PM

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In Class (9/30):
1) Quiz 1.8 (pp. 65-74)
2) Federalism: more notes, discussion and an activity
Homework (due 10/02):
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 :)
3) Barron v. Baltimore group…DON'T FORGET!!
Created: Saturday, October 4 1:48 PM

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In class (9/26):
1) Quiz 1.7 (59-65)
2) Activity: Federalism in the Constitution
3) Notes: Federalism
Homework (due 9/30):
Finish Ch. 3 (read pp. 65-74). Take notes and ace the quiz!
Created: Monday, September 29 12:59 PM

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In Class (9/24):
1) Quiz 1.6 (55-59)
2) Supreme Court case presentation: McCulloch v. Maryland
3) Marbury brief handed back (needing some revisions!)
4) Notes and discussion: The Living Constitution
Homework (due 9/26):
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!
Created: Wednesday, September 24 3:22 PM

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In Class (9/22):
1) Quiz 1.5: pp. 49-54
2) Amending the Constitution: overview, discussion and proposed amendments
3) New Constitutional Convention: teams and brainstorming activity
Homework (due 9/24):
Read pp. 55-59…quiz!
Created: Monday, September 22 2:37 PM

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In Class (9/18):
1) Amending the Constitution: overview and activity 
3) The Great ERA Debate!
Homework (due 9/22):
1) Read pp. 49-54 for a reading quiz on Monday! Don't be afraid to take notes!!
Created: Sunday, September 21 5:51 PM

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In Class (9/16):
1) Clock partners sign ups!
2) Federalist 51 discussion/review
3) Marbury v. Madison discussion/review
4) How to write a Supreme Court brief (overview)
Homework (due 9/18):
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! :)
Created: Tuesday, September 16 5:07 PM

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In Class (9/12):
1) Quiz 1.4 (37-47)
2) How to write an FRQ for AP Gov: handouts, explanation and group activity
Homework (due 9/16):
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.
Created: Friday, September 12 2:30 PM

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In Class (9/10):
1) Quiz 1.3 (28-37)
2) Checks and Balances/Separation of Powers: review, notes and discussion
Homework (due 9/12):
1) Read text pp. 37-47. Reading quiz so take good notes!
2) Start your Current Events Journal NOW if you haven't already! :)
Created: Wednesday, September 10 2:49 PM

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In Class (9/08):
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 Wednesday if you didn't get it done with your group).
Homework (due 9/10):
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!
3) Start your Current Events Journal NOW if you haven't already! :)
Created: Tuesday, September 9 9:11 PM

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In Class (9/4):
1) Background to the Constitution: notes and discussion
2) The Great Initiative Debate!
Homework (due 9/8):
1) Read text pp. 16-27
2) Take notes and prepare for a reading quiz!
Created: Thursday, September 4 2:37 PM

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In Class (9/02):
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 9/04):
1) Read textbook p. 13 ("You Decide") and take notes
2) Come to class prepared to debate either side of the initiative issue!
**NEWS FLASH…we now have our digital subscription to the Los Angeles Times!**
Class username: apgov
Class password: nielsen
Happy reading!!
Created: Tuesday, September 2 2:40 PM

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In Class (8/28):
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
Homework (due 9/02):
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
Created: Thursday, August 28 2:13 PM

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Political Cartoon Analysis.jpg

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In Class (8/26):
1) Class overview: syllabus and course info
2) Political cartoons!
3) News and cartoons on the web: newsmap.jp, cagle.com, gocomics.com
Homework (due 8/28):
1) Find a recent, relevant political cartoon (try cagle.com or gocomics.com) 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.
2) Start thinking about your current events topic for your journal…what would be an interesting subject for you to focus on all semester?
Created: Tuesday, August 26 2:29 PM

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In Class (8/22):
1) Welcome and introductions
2) Summer News Quiz!
3) Discussion of the news…what's up in the world today?
Homework (due 8/26):
1) Student info note card
2) Read and watch news!!
Created: Friday, August 22 2:39 PM