Homework/In-Class Assignments for A.P. U.S. Government and Politics Class

UNIT I: CONSTITUTIONAL UNDERPINNINGS

Semester I 2017

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The first unit of study will focus on the reasons for a government, different forms of government, and the development of the Constitution of the United States. We will examine some of the greatest philosophers who have developed theories on the “best” form of government and analyze the strengths and weaknesses inherent within each system. We will then look at the creation of our Constitution and an examination of the document and its democratic components. An examination of how federalism impacts both the national and state levels will follow. Finally, we will keep an ongoing survey of the political climate. 

 

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DATE

IN-CLASS ACTIVITY

HOMEWORK

TUE.

11/7

·         Discuss new Gov’t binder (5  minutes)

·         Lecture: Why Government (#7) up to Ideal Democratic Process

·         DBQ: Democracy

·         Intro Philosopher Island (#8) w/chart (#9) (15 minutes)

·         Continue Lecture to Birth of A Nation

·         FRQ (#10)

·         Wilson’s Theories of Democracy (#11) (15 minutes)

·         Take # 1, #2, #16 (will make it #3), and #17 (will make it #4) from your Econ binder and place into your Gov’t binder. #5 is the Vocab packet.

·         Econ binders due Thu.

·         *Read pgs. 2-23

·         Here is the page with the links of the BASIC info for the philosophers). The 8 philosophers volunteers can use this info to complete their sections (#9). In each of the boxes must have it thoroughly filled-out (use a separate paper if necessary). Also answer embedded questions and the matrix section of the philosopher assigned to you. Finally, don’t forget to dress and act your part when you present on : THU 11/16

·         4th period Read Wilson’s Theories of Democracy and complete back page (#11)

·         Shark Tank (Executive Summary due Nov. 16!)

·         Print and place this page (Unit I Schedule) in your new Gov’t Binder (#6)

THU.

11/9

·         Period 2- Wilson’s Theory of Democracy (#11) (15 minutes)

·         Continue Why Gov’t Lecture (up to Principles of the Constitution) (45 minutes)

·         Shark Tank (Executive Summary due Nov. 16!)

·         *Read Pages 33-45

·         Read Charles Beard article “Framing the Constitution” (#13)

TUE.

11/14

·         Review Charles Beard article “Framing the Constitution” (#13) (15 minutes) Quiz

·         Lecture Why Gov’t up to  (50 minutes)

·         Intro Constitution Booklet (see homework) 5 minutes

·         Time to work on Shark Tank (Executive Summary due next class!) (10 minutes)

·         Print and  Read Wksht: Federalist Papers Reading (#14) AND read and answer questions in the packet for Federalist #10 and Federalist #51 and Anti-Federalist #3 Due THU.

·         *Read pgs. 46-54

·         Chosen Philosophers presentations next class (remember to dress and act the part. You will be covering in about 3-4 minutes: background of yourself, your ideas as to the best type of government, what did you write and what were the main ideas in your writings, what are the strengths and weaknesses of your ideas)

·         Make your Constitution! Here is a link the will help

THU.

11/16

·         Shark Tank Executive Summaries Due

·         Lecture: Amendment process up to Federalism (20 minutes)

·         Philosopher Island (#) Philosopher Island Presenters (#8) (40 minutes) and Start Philosopher Island (round 1)

·         Read the section in your notes regarding Checks and Balances to Marbury v. Madison. Here is the link the section

·         Do Baron de Montesquieu W/S (#12)

·         Do: Federalism cases Due Nov. 29 (#15)

MON.

11/20

·         Finish Philosopher Island (45 minutes) (#8 and #9)

·         Why Gov’t Lecture: Amend. Process and start Federalism Lecture w/Lecture (20 minutes)

·         Do: Federalism cases Due Nov. 29 (#15)

·         Shark Tank Dec. 7!

·         STUDYGUIDE (#16) to help study for Finals. Here is the School House Rock’s Preamble tune. Fun to sing! J

MON.

11/27

·         Finish Federalism Lecture w/Lecture (35 minutes)

·         Start Unit II (#17)

·         Political Culture  Lecture (10 minutes) (#18)

·         Intro CHEESIE (20 minutes) w/rubric (#19)

-Handout CHEESIE MATRIX (#20)

·         Handout Political Spectrum Sheet (#21)

·         Shark Tank Episode segment (15 minutes)

·         Do: Federalism cases Due Nov. 29 (#15)

·         Shark Tank Dec. 7!

·         STUDYGUIDE (#16) to help study for this unit’s material for the final. Here is the School House Rock’s Preamble tune. Fun to sing! J

·         Compete Political Spectrum Sheet (#21)

·         GO TO UNIT II SCHEDULE (#17)

 

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