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!!!