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AP GOPO EXAM REVIEW!
CLICK HERE for College Board site-----all FRQs, sample tests, and more! ***CLICK HERE for ONE STOP SHOPPING review site--I highly recommend interactive multiple choice questions... CLICK HERE for REQUIRED COURT CASES! WATCH-----> CLICK HERE for quizlet on required foundation documents!!
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CLICK HERE for FRQ tips
CLICK HERE for Mr. Farshtey's comprehensive review site (thank you!!)
CLICK HERE for playlist of Crash Course Government (45 detailed episodes)
Personally--I would use these more concise videos below....
CLICK HERE for guided fill-in notes for 50 min video (though I recommend writing EVERYTHING out by hand!!).
CLICK HERE for Mr. Farshtey's comprehensive review site (thank you!!)
CLICK HERE for playlist of Crash Course Government (45 detailed episodes)
Personally--I would use these more concise videos below....
CLICK HERE for guided fill-in notes for 50 min video (though I recommend writing EVERYTHING out by hand!!).
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AP GOPO ANNOUNCEMENTS
BE THE CHANGE YOU SEEK CLICK HERE for link to an older edition textbook MIDYEAR (Fall "Final") EXAM: TUES JAN 16th
*earn extra credit points with a thorough, original review sheet!*
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Fake News and the 2016 Election due Mon Jan 8
Please CLICK HERE to access a recent Stanford/NYU study, as reported in the Spring 2017 Journal of Economic Perspectives.
1. Print the article (or upload into a pdf highlighter thingy) and annotate fully.
2. As you are reading, take note of the style and sourcing of/in the article, as it is is written in APA format, which will be the required format or your next essay. Note how the authors first explain what they set out to discuss in their article! (You will not have to do that.) Also take note of use of footnoting.
3. What are your biggest takeaways from this piece? What questions do you have/what more do you want to know?
Please CLICK HERE to access a recent Stanford/NYU study, as reported in the Spring 2017 Journal of Economic Perspectives.
1. Print the article (or upload into a pdf highlighter thingy) and annotate fully.
2. As you are reading, take note of the style and sourcing of/in the article, as it is is written in APA format, which will be the required format or your next essay. Note how the authors first explain what they set out to discuss in their article! (You will not have to do that.) Also take note of use of footnoting.
3. What are your biggest takeaways from this piece? What questions do you have/what more do you want to know?
MONEY & THE 2016 ELECTION
Please CLICK HERE and review the graphic; also please scroll down the page and click on "Dig deep into SuperPAC donations" (on the right)
Please CLICK HERE and review the graphic; also please scroll down the page and click on "Dig deep into SuperPAC donations" (on the right)
PUBLIC OPINION + THE MEDIA due by Fri Jan 5
(and......THE OVERTON WINDOW.....)
Please watch in the order presented. Did you know vids have transcripts (under "more)?!
Answer: What are your TOP TEN TAKEAWAYS from the 3 Crash Course videos? (Ideally 3 per video + wildcard)
To what extent do you value and trust the information presented in the Vox video? Substantiate your response!!
(and......THE OVERTON WINDOW.....)
Please watch in the order presented. Did you know vids have transcripts (under "more)?!
Answer: What are your TOP TEN TAKEAWAYS from the 3 Crash Course videos? (Ideally 3 per video + wildcard)
To what extent do you value and trust the information presented in the Vox video? Substantiate your response!!
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Due Tues Dec 12
Please read article below INCLUDING SOME COMMENTS. Be prepared to discuss. Which comments do you agree with the most and least? Why?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/12/09/democrats-recommend-superdelegate-fixes-will-keep-caucuses/?utm_term=.8db1cdc7ada4
Please read article below INCLUDING SOME COMMENTS. Be prepared to discuss. Which comments do you agree with the most and least? Why?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/12/09/democrats-recommend-superdelegate-fixes-will-keep-caucuses/?utm_term=.8db1cdc7ada4
Chapter 9: Campaigns and Voting due Dec 8
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***SHORT MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST MONDAY DECEMBER 4***
Will cover political parties/ideology and impact on elections. Stay tuned for review sheet!
Will cover political parties/ideology and impact on elections. Stay tuned for review sheet!
PARTY REALIGNMENTS, VOX STYLE
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American Political Parties: in practice, and in history please review at earliest convenience
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A Post-Obama Democratic Party in Search of Itself due Tues Nov 28
CLICK HERE for article....... (Can answer formally--written out in paragraphs or informally--notes.)
1. How did House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi explain her party's loss to fellow Democrats......and how did they respond/react?
2. Do you think the House Democrats should have chosen a new leader after losing?
3. What is your opinion of "A Better Deal" and the Dems attempt at rebranding?
4. How do Democratic Presidents view/approach the financial, electoral, and technological health of their party, compared to Republicans? How may Obama's approach have damaged his party? Be specific.
5. What ideological reasons explain the fall of the Democrats?
6. According to this article, what are the odds of the Democrats gaining control of the House of Reps in 2018? Be specific in explaining your reasoning.
7. What strategies do YOU think the Dems need to take to gain popularity, and votes? What is your opinion of the ad campaigns of new 2018 candidates?
CLICK HERE for article....... (Can answer formally--written out in paragraphs or informally--notes.)
1. How did House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi explain her party's loss to fellow Democrats......and how did they respond/react?
2. Do you think the House Democrats should have chosen a new leader after losing?
3. What is your opinion of "A Better Deal" and the Dems attempt at rebranding?
4. How do Democratic Presidents view/approach the financial, electoral, and technological health of their party, compared to Republicans? How may Obama's approach have damaged his party? Be specific.
5. What ideological reasons explain the fall of the Democrats?
6. According to this article, what are the odds of the Democrats gaining control of the House of Reps in 2018? Be specific in explaining your reasoning.
7. What strategies do YOU think the Dems need to take to gain popularity, and votes? What is your opinion of the ad campaigns of new 2018 candidates?
POLITICAL IDEOLOGY PROJECT due WEEK OF 11/27-12/1
note: the Instagram is mandatory!!! sorry for the weird verbage ;)
note: the Instagram is mandatory!!! sorry for the weird verbage ;)
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Democrat vs Republican Party Platform Planks (Chart) due by Mon Nov 20
Choose at least 2 issues per category..........compare plank on each party platform.
Use democrats.org and gop.com
Choose at least 2 issues per category..........compare plank on each party platform.
Use democrats.org and gop.com
HW: party investigation! due Mon Nov 13
check out politics1.com and this wikipedia page (keeping in mind that wikipedia is NEVER a source that you should use for scholarly research, EVER!) to get you started!Investigate as many political parties as you can. Then, DESCRIBE in detail:
a) THREE political parties you think you might join and WHY
b) 1 party you'd NEVER join and WHY
c) 1 party YOU CAN"T BELIEVE EXISTS in America and WHY
check out politics1.com and this wikipedia page (keeping in mind that wikipedia is NEVER a source that you should use for scholarly research, EVER!) to get you started!Investigate as many political parties as you can. Then, DESCRIBE in detail:
a) THREE political parties you think you might join and WHY
b) 1 party you'd NEVER join and WHY
c) 1 party YOU CAN"T BELIEVE EXISTS in America and WHY
due Wednesday Nov 1:
A. Complete questions about City Council, Public Advocate, Comptroller: please do a LITTLE more research to answer City Council rep questions c) is the race competitive d) whom would you vote for and why?? *You DO NOT have to do the Mayoral websites.........YET!
B. CLICK HERE, read and answer:
1. Why isn't Mayor de Blasio campaigning for the Democratic incumbent in the 43rd district City Council election?
2. What is a "law and order" candidate?
3. What characterizes the 43rd Council district? What issues are important to its residents?
4. Explain the 4th to last paragraph (starts with "Most voters, he said, ...")
5. How can the outcome of this race be viewed as a referendum on Mayor de Blasio? On President Trump?
A. Complete questions about City Council, Public Advocate, Comptroller: please do a LITTLE more research to answer City Council rep questions c) is the race competitive d) whom would you vote for and why?? *You DO NOT have to do the Mayoral websites.........YET!
B. CLICK HERE, read and answer:
1. Why isn't Mayor de Blasio campaigning for the Democratic incumbent in the 43rd district City Council election?
2. What is a "law and order" candidate?
3. What characterizes the 43rd Council district? What issues are important to its residents?
4. Explain the 4th to last paragraph (starts with "Most voters, he said, ...")
5. How can the outcome of this race be viewed as a referendum on Mayor de Blasio? On President Trump?
**due WEEK OF Oct 30**
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CLICK HERE for Obamacare Court Case Summary
CLICK HERE for summary of recent federalism court cases
CLICK HERE for citing sources
CLICK HERE and HERE for tips on persuasive essay writing
*note: you do NOT need a counter-claim for this essay!
CLICK HERE for summary of recent federalism court cases
CLICK HERE for citing sources
CLICK HERE and HERE for tips on persuasive essay writing
*note: you do NOT need a counter-claim for this essay!
MCQ TEST on FEDERALISM TUES OCT 24
Chapter 3: FEDERALISM..............complete worksheet by Monday Oct 16th!! (they are the same)
Chapter 3: FEDERALISM..............complete worksheet by Monday Oct 16th!! (they are the same)
CLICK HERE for a succinct but great review
CLICK HERE for practice questions
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HANDOUTS:
Complete "FEDERALISM: WHOSE POWER SHOULD IT BE?" scenarios+issues--state or national power? Read "How Has the Supreme Court Interpreted the Commerce Clause?" --You should understand how the commerce clause was interpreted in each court case discussed, and whether the states or the federal gov't was being supported. The video to the right is a good counterpart to the Commerce Clause reading------------> LINKS SENT TO READ: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/11/26/federalism-the-constitution-and-sanctuary-cities/?utm_term=.5fb405d979e2#commentshttp://www.nationalreview.com/article/448152/concealed-carry-reciprocity-federalism-problem-states-solve |
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*TEST #1 CHAPS 1 & 2 TUESDAY OCTOBER 3rd*
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REVIEW VIDEOS!!!!!!! *note: you do NOT need to know the amendments for this exam (know the PROCESS only)
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HWs 6 & 7: Fed 10 +51 readings; Madisonian system vs pluralism reading
Chapter 2: THE CONSTITUTION (see study guide above!) complete BY Fri Sept 29 the latest
*see online link to textbook under announcements*
While this chapter quite literally lays the foundation of all else to come in this class, much of this chapter SHOULD be review. You will also receive several key handouts! Consult the section overviews on p. 30 to determine on what you may need to concentrate your understanding.
You are responsible for having an excellent understanding of ALL VOCABULARY TERMS throughout the chapter (see "Learn the Terms" on p 65). Everyone MUST take notes on section 5.
Suggested pacing: go through a section or two each night :)
*see online link to textbook under announcements*
While this chapter quite literally lays the foundation of all else to come in this class, much of this chapter SHOULD be review. You will also receive several key handouts! Consult the section overviews on p. 30 to determine on what you may need to concentrate your understanding.
You are responsible for having an excellent understanding of ALL VOCABULARY TERMS throughout the chapter (see "Learn the Terms" on p 65). Everyone MUST take notes on section 5.
Suggested pacing: go through a section or two each night :)
HW 5: Please print out and bring in the reading posted to the right! DUE MON 9/25
*please complete the reading (3.5 difficulty) and: ~list 3 main ideas ~annotate if that's your style ;) ~connect concepts from the reading to concepts learned from Berkin (summer book!) ~ compose 2 questions in response to the reading |
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HW 4: Theories of American Democracy & Political Culture CHAP 1 due Mon Sept 18
Please read pages 14-21....and TAKE NOTES: make sure you have a good understanding of PLURALISM, HYPERPLURALISM, and ELITISM.
Also--please read the attached "Who Governs?" by Robert Dahl (referenced on page 15). Please annotate while you read, and on the back of the reading write down the main ideas/points that you took away from the reading....and be prepared to discuss!
*Note: This is a short, but not a simple read, so please give yourself ample time to complete it :)
Please read pages 14-21....and TAKE NOTES: make sure you have a good understanding of PLURALISM, HYPERPLURALISM, and ELITISM.
Also--please read the attached "Who Governs?" by Robert Dahl (referenced on page 15). Please annotate while you read, and on the back of the reading write down the main ideas/points that you took away from the reading....and be prepared to discuss!
*Note: This is a short, but not a simple read, so please give yourself ample time to complete it :)
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The reading to the right, "American Exceptionalism--A Double-Edged Sword" by Semour Martin Lipset (referenced on page 19) is OPTIONAL. It is an easy read, and sheds more light on the concept of the "American Creed". (If you CHOOSE to read it and print it out, adjust your printer to 90%).
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HW 3: more chapter 1/interview due Wed Sept 13
Please read pages 8-14 (sections 1.1-1.3) in your textbook , and answer:
1. Describe the role LINKAGE INSTITUTIONS play in the policymaking system.
2. To what extent do you think our linkage institutions are effectively serving Americans? Explain.
3. Informal--ask someone who you know voted for President, if they voted today! Ask why/why not. (you don't have to write this out)
also.....CLICK HERE ..... input your full address....write down BOTH the name of your representative AND the district #!!
BONUS: Was your representative challenged today in the primary?
Please read pages 8-14 (sections 1.1-1.3) in your textbook , and answer:
1. Describe the role LINKAGE INSTITUTIONS play in the policymaking system.
2. To what extent do you think our linkage institutions are effectively serving Americans? Explain.
3. Informal--ask someone who you know voted for President, if they voted today! Ask why/why not. (you don't have to write this out)
also.....CLICK HERE ..... input your full address....write down BOTH the name of your representative AND the district #!!
BONUS: Was your representative challenged today in the primary?
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HW 2: "Introducing Government in America" CHAP 1 due Tues Sept 12
Please read pages 2-8 in your textbook, and answer:
1. Why do "politics and government matter"?
2. To what extent does the data presented in Figures 1.1-1.3 offer an explanation to the 2016 election results?
3. Conduct research to find data that either supports or negates the information presented in this section.
Please read pages 2-8 in your textbook, and answer:
1. Why do "politics and government matter"?
2. To what extent does the data presented in Figures 1.1-1.3 offer an explanation to the 2016 election results?
3. Conduct research to find data that either supports or negates the information presented in this section.
HW 1: student info sheet due Mon Sept 11
Please fill out and return the questionnaire received in class.
Please fill out and return the questionnaire received in class.