McConnell vs. FEC

Was this case a blow to democracy or upholding the power of free speech?

 

 

 

Test Friday!   Essay topics include:

 

 

1. Why do people vote or not vote?   Why do more people participate in presidential elections?

2.   You will need to be able to identify voting ideologies with current issues.   Know your demographical groups and how they vote!

 

 

 

Concept Chart for Chapter 8 is posted on website if you want something to do over the weekend!

Political Socialization and Voting

1.  What are the differences between primaries and general elections?

2. What are ways citizens can participate in political issues?

 

 

 

 

Due Dates:

• SC - Thursday!
• Test Chapters 6-7 - Friday!

Political Socialization Notes

1.  What is political socialiazation?

2.  How are your beliefs shaped?

3.  What are the components of quality poll?

 

 

For Tuesday  Writing Assignment - Interpreting Poll Questions

• Read A Question of What to Ask
• Read Question Wording and Job Approval (on website)

Address the following questions:

1. How does the phrasing of a question affect the results? How can word choice produce intended (or unintended) results? How do the individuals taking the polls sometimes skew the results. Give SEVERAL examples from the reading.
2. Create poll question of your own.   It can be about any topic.   Evaluate your question. What would you expect the results to be? What potential misinterpretations could occur?

** Supreme Court Case - Thursday
**  Test -Chapter 6-7 Friday




Citizens United SC

What was the impact of Citizens Untied vs. FEC?

 

SC - Citizens United Case


For Next Week:  Writing Assignment - Interpreting Poll Questions

• Read A Question of What to Ask
• Read Question Wording and Job Approval (on website)

Address the following questions:

1. How does the phrasing of a question affect the results?  How can word choice produce intended (or unintended) results?  How do they individuals taking the polls sometimes skew the results.   Give SEVERAL examples from the reading.
2. Create poll question of your own.   It can be about any topic.  Evaluation your question.  What would you expect the results to be?  What potential misinterpretations could occur?

Socratic Seminar - MOVED TO THURSDAY!!!

For Thursday:

We will be having a Socratic Seminar. Each of you needs to prepare 1 question for each of the bullets below. You may find it helpful to bring the data with you. It's your call. Each person will be required to ask questions, and in turn, answer other questions directed at you. I will provide more details on Friday.

Analyze: Turnout by Demographic Groups

• What is the typical overall voter turnout in federal general elections and federal primary elections?
• What does the data indicate about voting trends in various demographic groups?
• According to page 14 of this Census Bureau analysis of the 2008 election, what are reasons for not registering and not voting?

Friday - SC:  Citizens United Case

Unit 1 Test - Part 2

Finish Unit 1 Test

• Make arrangements with me if you havent completed the essays yet

Next Topic:

• Political Socialization, Participation, and Public Opinion (Chapters 6-7)

Due Dates:

• SC- Buckley v. Valeo on Friday
• Concept Chart - Chapters 6 -7 Due Monday

For Tuesday:

We will be having a Socratic Seminar.   Each of you needs to prepare 1 question for each of the bullets below.    You may find it helpful to bring the data with you.   It's your call.  Each person will be required to ask questions, and in turn, answer other questions directed at you.  I will provide more details on Friday. 

Analyze: Turnout by Demographic Groups

• What is the typical overall voter turnout in federal general elections and federal primary elections?
• What does the  data indicate about voting trends in various demographic groups?
• According to page 14 of this Census Bureau analysis of the 2008 election, what are reasons for not registering and not voting?

Free Response Questions

Part 1 - FRQ's are done!

Part 2 - 60 Multiple choice questions tomorrow!


Due Dates:

• SC- Buckley v. Valeo on Friday
• Concept Chart - Chapters 6 -7  Due Monday

Federalism Review

Finish Federalism Notes and watch Standard Deviants Federalsim Video.

Want more a federalism review?  Watch this:

 Due Dates:

• Wednesday is Free Response Questions (FRQ) Day!
• Topics
• Identify and explain the following concepts.  For each, give an example of the concept in American government today. Be detailed in your answer.
•        ·         Democracy
• ·         Republic
  ·         Separation of powers
  ·         Checks and balances
• #2 - Federalism - Pay special attention to Federalist #10
• #3 - McCulloch vs. Maryland - Know this case inside and out!
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• Friday - SC Case (Buckley vs. Valeo)
 

 

Federalism Notes

Begin Federalism Notes

• 3rd hour SC pushed to Monday

 
Due Dates:
 
Test over Chapters 1-2-3 begins on Wednesday. 

• Written portion Wednesday
• 60 Question MC on Thursday

 
Readings:

• Democrats
• Republicans

 After reading each article, address the following in a 1-page response:

1. What are the current states of each party?  Explain the significant factions in each.
2. What are the biggest obsticles to each?
3. Which party seems to have the more prosperous outlook?  How so?
4. How does the current state of politics reflect the viewpoints given in the readings?   Provide examples please. 

Due Tuesday!

More Amendments!

Still working on these amendments.   I'm seeing some good stuff and hearing great questions!   Keep it up!

Due Dates:

• Chapter 3 Concept Chart (See website) - Friday!

Supreme Court Change (kinda)

• 3rd Hour - SC moved to Monday.  (We will be doing one next Friday (like normal)as well!)
• 4th Hour - No changes. 

Amendment Presentations

Begin Amendment presentations today.  

Due Dates:

• SC: Dred Scott v. Sanford - Friday
• Chapter 3 - Federalism Concept Chart  Due Friday

More Constitutional Convention

Thursday will be final day for in-class work on Constitutional Convention.

Due Dates:

• SC - Gibbons v. Ogden Friday
• Const. Convention Presentation begin AFTER SC on Friday.  Will continue on Monday.   BE PREPARED TO PRESENT FRIDAY!!!