Homework/In-Class Assignments for A.P. U.S. Government and Politics
Class
UNIT I: CONSTITUTIONAL UNDERPINNINGS
Semester I 2017
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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GOVERNMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS**
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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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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