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"FINAL" TEST on the JUDICIAL BRANCH/SUPREME COURT/YOUR RIGHTS TUESDAY JANUARY 19
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Why is affirmative action under review by the Supreme Court? due Wed Jan 6
1. What is "affirmative action"? Explain its history and purpose.
2. What concerning affirmative action is being reviewed by the Supreme Court? (Google affirmative action supreme court and hit news)
#StayMadAbby
3. How would you rule on this issue? Be specific in your reasoning.
1. What is "affirmative action"? Explain its history and purpose.
2. What concerning affirmative action is being reviewed by the Supreme Court? (Google affirmative action supreme court and hit news)
#StayMadAbby
3. How would you rule on this issue? Be specific in your reasoning.
#DemDebate ABC 8PM Saturday Dec 19
EXTRA CREDIT to anyone who watches and live tweets. To get credit, you must:
1. Create an account on Twitter--use your IG ideology name if possible 2. Put your first name on your account 3. Follow @LaGovNYC
4. BOTH write your own tweets AND retweet
*5. Use the hashtags #DemDebate AND ALSO #LaGovNYC (very important) (and any else you so desire)
(YOU DO NOT NEED TO WATCH/LIVE TWEET THE ENTIRE DEBATE)
As I do realize it's Saturday night and you may have plans......or not feel like watching.......you can also receive EXTRA CREDIT by writing a comparison of 2 news story reactions to the debate (you would need to include the names of the sources--whether they be articles you read or news programs you watch on Sunday).
EXTRA CREDIT to anyone who watches and live tweets. To get credit, you must:
1. Create an account on Twitter--use your IG ideology name if possible 2. Put your first name on your account 3. Follow @LaGovNYC
4. BOTH write your own tweets AND retweet
*5. Use the hashtags #DemDebate AND ALSO #LaGovNYC (very important) (and any else you so desire)
(YOU DO NOT NEED TO WATCH/LIVE TWEET THE ENTIRE DEBATE)
As I do realize it's Saturday night and you may have plans......or not feel like watching.......you can also receive EXTRA CREDIT by writing a comparison of 2 news story reactions to the debate (you would need to include the names of the sources--whether they be articles you read or news programs you watch on Sunday).
#GOPdebate follow @LaGov CLICK HERE for (more or less) live stream
--funniest tweet, most upsetting tweet, tweet you'd retweet!
--funniest tweet, most upsetting tweet, tweet you'd retweet!
Informal HW......be prepared to take a side on the question: Are executive orders Constitutional? due Tues 12/15
"Hail to the Chiefs" ("God of Many Things") bonus article due Thurs 12/17
Please read the 11/22/10 (print) Newsweek article "Hail to the Chiefs"<-link and answer the following questions:
1. What else did President Obama do on the day he signed the health care bill into law? (You may make a list.)
2. "But the issue is not Obama, it's the office." What does this quote mean? What are some "demands of the executive" of the 21st-century presidency?
3. List some ways the presidency has grown since the office was first conceived.
4. How did 9/11 make the presidency easier for George W. Bush?
5. How has the media impacted the office of the President?
6. Why do you think the FDR scenario is used to introduce the article?
7. After reading this article, do you think the 21st-century presidency is too demanding for a single person?
8. ALSO WATCH THE CARTOON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ARTICLE--where do things stand/how do things compare 5 years later??
ALSO: Find a RECENT political cartoon that shows Obama fulfilling one of his many roles/powers.
1. What else did President Obama do on the day he signed the health care bill into law? (You may make a list.)
2. "But the issue is not Obama, it's the office." What does this quote mean? What are some "demands of the executive" of the 21st-century presidency?
3. List some ways the presidency has grown since the office was first conceived.
4. How did 9/11 make the presidency easier for George W. Bush?
5. How has the media impacted the office of the President?
6. Why do you think the FDR scenario is used to introduce the article?
7. After reading this article, do you think the 21st-century presidency is too demanding for a single person?
8. ALSO WATCH THE CARTOON IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ARTICLE--where do things stand/how do things compare 5 years later??
ALSO: Find a RECENT political cartoon that shows Obama fulfilling one of his many roles/powers.
TEST TUESDAY DECEMBER 8TH!!!
multiple choice, will cover: Congress, Mr. Smith, current events
we will review in class on Monday!!!
CLICK HERE for excellent Mr. Smith summary with dialogue. You can find the full movie online if desired.
multiple choice, will cover: Congress, Mr. Smith, current events
we will review in class on Monday!!!
CLICK HERE for excellent Mr. Smith summary with dialogue. You can find the full movie online if desired.
HW 18: Current Events articles on the Legislative Process + Political Parties/Ideology and Syrian Refugess due 12/4
Please read the following articles in the order presented, and answer the questions that follow (consult Chapter 12 in textbook as needed):
The fight over Syrian refugees heads to Congress — where it could result in a government shutdown
White House downplays House’s veto-proof Syrian refugee bill How The White House Lost Democrats On The Syrian Refugee Bill
Paul Ryan Has No Choice, Must Give In To Freedom Caucus (please click Steering Committee hyperlink--it's only 5 sentences!)
Dems vow to wage refugee filibuster
1. What is Paul Ryan's job and how long has he held it? What happened to his predecessor, John Boehner?
2. How will Ryan be caught between 2 Republican "subgroups"? What are these "subgroups"?
3. Why does the vox article predict that the bill won't pass the Senate?
4. What is the House Freedom Caucus, and how can they influence policy?
5. Explain what you gather to be the current state of the Republican Party in Congress.
6. Why is the issue of Syrian refugees "tricky" for Ryan?
7. Who is Mitch McConnell and why does he matter?
8. Who is Harry Reid and why does he matter?
9. Why did 47 House Democrats vote in favor of the SAFE Act? (Explain several reasons.)
10. Explain how the House Republicans could cause a government shutdown over the Syrian refugee issue and/or funding Planned Parenthood.
*11. Explain how the Democrats in the Senate can prevent the passage of the SAFE Act.
12. To what extent do YOU think the SAFE Act "inevitably fail"? Explain.
13. Do you think current Congressional decisions are being more influenced by politics (parties & ideology) or constituents? Explain your reasoning!
Please read the following articles in the order presented, and answer the questions that follow (consult Chapter 12 in textbook as needed):
The fight over Syrian refugees heads to Congress — where it could result in a government shutdown
White House downplays House’s veto-proof Syrian refugee bill How The White House Lost Democrats On The Syrian Refugee Bill
Paul Ryan Has No Choice, Must Give In To Freedom Caucus (please click Steering Committee hyperlink--it's only 5 sentences!)
Dems vow to wage refugee filibuster
1. What is Paul Ryan's job and how long has he held it? What happened to his predecessor, John Boehner?
2. How will Ryan be caught between 2 Republican "subgroups"? What are these "subgroups"?
3. Why does the vox article predict that the bill won't pass the Senate?
4. What is the House Freedom Caucus, and how can they influence policy?
5. Explain what you gather to be the current state of the Republican Party in Congress.
6. Why is the issue of Syrian refugees "tricky" for Ryan?
7. Who is Mitch McConnell and why does he matter?
8. Who is Harry Reid and why does he matter?
9. Why did 47 House Democrats vote in favor of the SAFE Act? (Explain several reasons.)
10. Explain how the House Republicans could cause a government shutdown over the Syrian refugee issue and/or funding Planned Parenthood.
*11. Explain how the Democrats in the Senate can prevent the passage of the SAFE Act.
12. To what extent do YOU think the SAFE Act "inevitably fail"? Explain.
13. Do you think current Congressional decisions are being more influenced by politics (parties & ideology) or constituents? Explain your reasoning!
HW 17: Candidate stance on foreign policy (ISIS, specifically!) due Thurs Nov 19
Please research what your candidate's plans are for ISIS, and where s/he stands on foreign policy.
Please research what your candidate's plans are for ISIS, and where s/he stands on foreign policy.
IN CLASS ESSAY 11/5 or 6: To what extent does our current political party system
foster democracy in America?
Your essay should establish a unique and original claim, addressing the following topics:
political ideology, third parties, 2-party system, voting trends/habits/turnout,
2016 presidential candidates/debates
****SEE HANDOUT GIVEN IN CLASS******
Also, I've been meaning to assign THIS ARTICLE, but I never finished making up questions to go with it. It is NOT mandatory to read and incorporate, but it definitely offers a lot to think about that could be relevant to the essay. Should you decide to read it and incorporate any ideas from it, YOU MUST CITE IT (as well as any other data/articles you reference!!)
Here are the sources of some of the data we looked at in class:
Americans want 3rd party
Voter turnout
Voting demographics
Ideology and voting (source would depend on which image you use!!)
foster democracy in America?
Your essay should establish a unique and original claim, addressing the following topics:
political ideology, third parties, 2-party system, voting trends/habits/turnout,
2016 presidential candidates/debates
****SEE HANDOUT GIVEN IN CLASS******
Also, I've been meaning to assign THIS ARTICLE, but I never finished making up questions to go with it. It is NOT mandatory to read and incorporate, but it definitely offers a lot to think about that could be relevant to the essay. Should you decide to read it and incorporate any ideas from it, YOU MUST CITE IT (as well as any other data/articles you reference!!)
Here are the sources of some of the data we looked at in class:
Americans want 3rd party
Voter turnout
Voting demographics
Ideology and voting (source would depend on which image you use!!)
IDEOLOGY PROJECT DUE BEFORE ESSAY
*follow LaGovernment....don't forget to include your first name, last initial*
*follow LaGovernment....don't forget to include your first name, last initial*
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HW 16: read Pew Research article, etc due Thurs 10/29
Please read THIS ARTICLE, and create and complete a T chart of info for Democrats and Republicans.
Then, assess of all the data and FORM YOUR OWN CLAIM based on the findings of the article.
Please read THIS ARTICLE, and create and complete a T chart of info for Democrats and Republicans.
Then, assess of all the data and FORM YOUR OWN CLAIM based on the findings of the article.
QUEST ON POLITICAL PARTIES+IDEOLOGY (chap 5 sec 1 & 3) TUESDAY OCTOBER 27
*review class notes, handouts, HW 15, and the idealog.org tutorial*
*review class notes, handouts, HW 15, and the idealog.org tutorial*
HW 14: Read handout on history of Third Parties
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HW 15: TEXTBOOK WORK due by Fri 10/23
*You are responsible for this info...writing out is optional* Please read pages 122-129 (Chap 5, Sec1) and be able to: ~Define "political dictionary" terms on p. 122 ~Answer questions 2 and 6 on p. 129 *please give extra attention to the chart on p. 126 :) Please read pages 137-140 (Chap 5, Sec 3) and be able to: ~Define "political dictionary" terms p. 137 ~Answer questions 4 and 5 on p. 140 |
HW 12: NYT Editorial due Tues Oct 20
Please read Even the Issues Are in Debate in 2016 Race (link) and answer: 1. Why does the author postulate that the Democrat and Republican candidates could be "campaigning on different continents"? 2. What is your interpretation of the Charles Durang quote? 3. What were the galvanizing issues of the presidential elections over the past 20 years (1992-2012)? 4. What are some differences in the approaches used by both parties to get people's votes? Does either party have an advantage over the other? Explain. 5. What impression does this editorial make on you? Explain!! |
HW 13: Washington Post Article due Wed Oct 21
Please read the short article "Bernie Sanders' flip-flop on the Democratic party" AND watch the video....and BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS!! |
HW 10 party investigation! due Thurs Oct 15
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HW 11 watch debate + article due Mon Oct 19
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO DEBATE Please find a news article OR editorial from a reputable source that discusses the debate. Write a brief synopsis of the author's analysis, and explain whether you agree or disagree, substantiating with specific evidence from the debate!
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HW 9: "Your" candidate's stance on 2nd Amendment due Thurs Oct 8
1. Look up and jot down what your assigned candidate's reaction was to the shooting Umpqua Community College in Oregon last week, and his or her opinion of the 2nd Amendment.
2. What is YOUR opinion on this issue? Do you agree with President Obama that it should be "politicized"?
1. Look up and jot down what your assigned candidate's reaction was to the shooting Umpqua Community College in Oregon last week, and his or her opinion of the 2nd Amendment.
2. What is YOUR opinion on this issue? Do you agree with President Obama that it should be "politicized"?
Test #1 Tuesday Oct 6th
Here's some tips to study for your first test, which will be multiple choice, woo!
Forms of government:
review class notes and pages 12-18; be able to define all "political dictionary" terms on p. 12 and
answer 2a p.18
Basic Principles:
review class notes (including worksheet) and pages 68-75; be able to define all principles and give examples for each
Preamble/Goals of US Gov't:
review class notes and pages 9-11 if necessary
Federalism:
review class notes and pages 94-101; be able to define terms listed on p. 94 and know a few examples of each type of power
Structure of the Constitution:
review class notes and be able to answer 2 on p. 75
Here's some tips to study for your first test, which will be multiple choice, woo!
Forms of government:
review class notes and pages 12-18; be able to define all "political dictionary" terms on p. 12 and
answer 2a p.18
Basic Principles:
review class notes (including worksheet) and pages 68-75; be able to define all principles and give examples for each
Preamble/Goals of US Gov't:
review class notes and pages 9-11 if necessary
Federalism:
review class notes and pages 94-101; be able to define terms listed on p. 94 and know a few examples of each type of power
Structure of the Constitution:
review class notes and be able to answer 2 on p. 75
HW 8: Identify Your City Council Rep due Fri Oct 2
CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to identify your Rep.
**brownie points (can be literal!) if you can answer if your Rep participates in Participatory Budgeting or not!!
CLICK HERE and follow the instructions to identify your Rep.
**brownie points (can be literal!) if you can answer if your Rep participates in Participatory Budgeting or not!!
PREAMBLE MINI-PROJECT!!! due week of Oct 5th *turn in Fri 10/2 for extra points on your test!!*
Create your OWN Preamble for 2015 American government. (based on your current opinion of America)
It should be in the same style—a run-on sentence with 6 goals.
Each goal needs to be illustrated with/elucidated by relevant current examples that inspired your goals.
You can use: photographs, news headlines, famous quotes, song lyrics, original artwork (let's call all of these things "images")
Under each "image", include a 2-3 sentence description explaining why you chose it.
*You MAY include ONE original goal, if you care deeply about it and feel that it is not being fulfilled
Create your OWN Preamble for 2015 American government. (based on your current opinion of America)
It should be in the same style—a run-on sentence with 6 goals.
Each goal needs to be illustrated with/elucidated by relevant current examples that inspired your goals.
You can use: photographs, news headlines, famous quotes, song lyrics, original artwork (let's call all of these things "images")
Under each "image", include a 2-3 sentence description explaining why you chose it.
*You MAY include ONE original goal, if you care deeply about it and feel that it is not being fulfilled
HW 7: Textbook!! due Fri Sept 25
Please skim pages 12 - 24 and, using info from the text:
~Describe YOUR ideal government.
Please skim pages 12 - 24 and, using info from the text:
~Describe YOUR ideal government.
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HW 6: Continuation of Hamilton Speech due Tues Sept 22
Please answer questions 1 - 3.
Please answer questions 1 - 3.
HW 5: Watch some Sunday news or look at headlines due Mon Sept 21
List the top 3 topics discussed!
List the top 3 topics discussed!
HW 4: 2nd Republican Debate!! due Fri Sept 18
Please fill in the worksheet you received in class!
BONUS: bring in an article that discusses the aftermath of "your" candidate and the 2nd debate
CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK TO PRIMETIME DEBATE!
click here for youtube link to early debate
Please fill in the worksheet you received in class!
BONUS: bring in an article that discusses the aftermath of "your" candidate and the 2nd debate
CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK TO PRIMETIME DEBATE!
click here for youtube link to early debate
HW 3: Presidential Candidate Facts due Wed Sept 16
Please research the following:
~which party (Democrat or Republican) does your candidate represent?
~what are some credentials of the candidate?
~what is an issue your candidate cares about?
~how is your candidate doing in the polls?
~does your candidate have a debate scheduled? if so, when and with whom?
OPTIONAL: any "fun fact" about your candidate
Please research the following:
~which party (Democrat or Republican) does your candidate represent?
~what are some credentials of the candidate?
~what is an issue your candidate cares about?
~how is your candidate doing in the polls?
~does your candidate have a debate scheduled? if so, when and with whom?
OPTIONAL: any "fun fact" about your candidate
HW 2: part 1 of Hamilton speech due Fri Sept 11
Please read part 1 of the speech, and answer the questions completely--you may do so directly in your notebook. (No printing required; be aware part 1 is legal size should you choose to print.)
Please print out and bring in part 2, if possible (do NOT read NOR answer questions!!) (it's letter size)
Please read part 1 of the speech, and answer the questions completely--you may do so directly in your notebook. (No printing required; be aware part 1 is legal size should you choose to print.)
Please print out and bring in part 2, if possible (do NOT read NOR answer questions!!) (it's letter size)
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HW 1: syllabus/contract due Thurs Sept 10
Please print out and review your class syllabus. You sign and keep the first 2 pages in your notes. You and a parent/guardian fill out page 3, which you will then turn in. We will discuss any questions you may have tomorrow!
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