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Course Outline: Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics (2017-2018)Proposed UnitsPhilosophical Origins of Constitutional GovernmentConstitutional Philosophers of the EnlightenmentDeclaration of Independence, Articles of ConfederationFederalist Papers, United States Constitution, Bill of RightsII. Legislative Branch and Interest GroupsFramers’ Intent - Federalist PapersHouse of Representatives and SenateSeniority, Caucus System, and Committee SystemInterest Groups and LobbyingHow a Bill becomes Law III. Judicial Branch and FederalismFramers’ Intent Modern Judicial PhilosophySupreme Court and Judicial ReviewCommerce Clause and Civil RightsFederalism and “States’ Rights” IV. Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties14th Amendment - Due Process, Equal ProtectionRight of PrivacyFirst Amendment RightsModern Supreme CourtMoot Court ExerciseV. Mock Election / Senior DebateVI. Political Parties and Elections Psychology of Power and Authority Electoral College and 12th Amendment Development and Organization of Political Parties Two-Party System Campaigns, Campaign Finance and Political Action Committees Voting Blocs and Voter EfficacyVII. Executive Branch and the MediaFramers’ Intent Presidency and Vice-PresidencyBureaucracy and Policy-MakingWhat Makes for Good Leadership?Media Influence on Public OpinionScandals - Watergate, Iran-Contra, and Clinton's ImpeachmentModern Presidential AdministrationsVIII. Preparation for Advanced Placement and Comprehensive Final ExamsGrades Semester grades will be determined on a percentage of the total number of points possible. Grades will not be rounded due to the participation grade (see below).A:90-100%B:80-89%C:70-79%D:60-69%F:0-59%The following is a list of point values for each type of graded assignment:1.Unit and Final Exams:100 Points2.Mock Election Project:200 Points3.Quizzes: 20 Points4.Routine Assignments: 10 Points5.Unit Lecture Notes: 10 Points6.Moot Court Exercise: 100 Points7.Final Exam Text Chapter Terms/Unit Terms: 100 Points8.Participation Grade: 100 PointsAssignments and GradingParticipation GradeAt the end of each semester, the class participation grade will be based upon the student's grade percentage for the semester. The basis for determining the participation grade will be the student's semester percentage. Therefore, most students will have a participation grade that is the same as their semester percentage. The participation grade may raise a student’s semester grade if his/her grade happens to fall on the borderline between two letter grades (e.g. 89.5%). The 100 point grade will be based on the following criteria: 1)Participation in class discussions and group projects;2)Good attendance record (three tardies or less and/or ten absences or less); 3)Taking exams and quizzes and completing assigned work on time; and4) The student's semester percentage grade. To earn a participation grade that may raise a borderline semester grade, the student must satisfy the requirements stated above. In the event of excessive absences from class, defined by TUSD as 10 or more absences during a semester, or excessive tardies, defined as more than three during the semester, the participation grade may be lower than the student's semester percentage. After the tenth absence of any kind, the student will lose one percentage point from the participation grade. After the third tardy of any kind, the student will lose one-third of a percentage point.Lecture NotesThe purpose of lecture notes is to write down the important ideas and facts discussed inclass. Ideally, the notes are a tool to assist students in learning the most importantconcepts of United States Government and Politics. In reality, the notes help studentsprepare for exams. Most exam questions come directly from the class lectures. Taking Students will hand in lecture notes at each unit exam. To earn full credit for the lecturenote grade, students must follow the prescribed format, take notes above and beyond the lecture outlines used in class, and show evidence of review outside of class.Moot Court ExerciseThis exercise is common to many law schools. Students will work in groups to prepare an oral argument for a selected case that has already been decided by the Supreme Court. Students will deliver their oral argument on the assigned date for their particular case. STUDENTS MUST DELIVER THEIR PRESENTATION ON THE DATE LISTED ON THE SYLLABUS. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT. Mock Election ProjectStudents will participate in this annual project that has become a signature event for both the AP US Government and Politics classes as well as UHS as a whole. Most students will write a research paper that the selected party leaders will edit into a platform. Since this assignment is time sensitive, students will be given over two months to complete the assignment. However, NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT since the assignment requires that timelines be met.AP / Final Exam Review AssignmentStudents will be assigned to define and describe in writing the vocabulary terms listed at the end of each textbook chapter and the vocabulary terms listed on-line for each unit. Throughout the course of the school year, students should complete the assignment by defining and describing each term in preparation for quizzes and unit exams. However, the terms assignment will not be due until late April when students are completing the review unit for the comprehensive final exam and the AP Exam. Since this assignment takes place over the course of the entire school year and should be completed as we discuss each chapter and unit, NO LATE TERMS LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT.F. Extra Credit. Enter an essay in a Government and Politics essay contest (musthave prior teacher approval). Number of points depends on the quality of the essay, amount of work required for the contest, and award(s) won. No other extra credit will be considered.G. AP Exam. No grades will be changed because of performance on the AP exam.AttendanceA student having an EXCUSED absence will be given one day for each day missed to complete the make-up work. A student having an UNEXCUSED absence may make up the work but may not receive credit for the assignments, quizzes, or exams missed during the absence. Excessive EXCUSED absences may require additional make-up work to fulfill the requirements of the course. The TUSD and UHS 10 Absence policies will be enforced in this class.Conference periods will be used for making up exams and quizzes. Astudent who misses an exam or quiz with an excused absence must make up that exam or quiz during the next available conference period. Conference periods should also be used to review completed exams, to make appointments with the teacher for assistance in the course, and for work needed to complete any extended assignment, including the Mock Election Project. Work not completed due to any absence of any kind will count as a zero in the student’s grade until it is completed. All students are expected to participate in class and small group discussions. The AP United States Government and Politics class is not a correspondence course. Students are expected to attend class regularly. Please note the rules governing the participation grade above to determine how attendance impacts the course grade.DisciplineA student caught cheating or plagiarizing will be awarded a zero for that exam, quiz, assignment, or project.Late assignments will be awarded half credit if handed in within one week of the due date. After one week, a zero will be awarded. PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT FOR THE MOOT COURT EXERCISE, MOCK ELECTION PROJECT, OR THE REVIEW TERMS ASSIGNMENT.The school’s tardy policy will be enforced in this class.Any student who sleeps in class will be referred for disciplinary action and / orto the school nurse.Technology PolicyStudents may take lecture notes on the latest technological devices. On quiz and exam days, to protect exam and quiz security, students are not permitted to use technological devices. Students will bring hard copy of notes to use during open-note quizzes and to hand in on exam days.MaterialsSpiral notebook or binder for lecture notes. The notebook or binder should contain only notes from the AP US Government and Politics course. Lecture notes will be handed in during each unit exam. The lecture notes must be complete, neatly taken, and follow the prescribed format to earn the 10 point grade. Half credit will be awarded to sloppy or incomplete notes as well as notes handed in late.II.Pocket folder for the safe keeping of any photocopied material. SyllabusThe course syllabus contains the schedule of reading assignments, exams, quizzes, and other class activities. The date an assignment is listed is the date that assignment is due. If absent, students should consult the syllabus to remain current with the assignments and activities in the class.Contact Information: E-mail, Website, TextTeachers may be contacted through school e-mails.Supplementary readings, the syllabus, and other information pertinent to the course shall be posted on the webpage. The web address will be given to students in class. Students shall access the readings prior to the dates listed on the syllabus. Printing of these readings, if necessary, should be done at home.To receive text reminders about activities in class, text @UHSAPGOV to 81010 . This is completely confidential. If you have concerns visit .ConclusionThe goals of the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics course are to provide students with critical insights into governmental systems, to provide students with opportunities to practice the “science” of politics in the Mock Election Project, and to prepare students for the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics Exam. Emphasis will also be placed on continued development of writing and public speaking skills as they pertain to the discipline of Political Science. The multiple choice and essay exams will reflect the format and degree of difficulty of the Advanced Placement Exam. A.P. United States Government and Politics, 2017-2018 SyllabusText: O’Connor, Karen and Sabato, Larry J. American Government: Continuity and Change. New York: Pearson Education, Inc. 2008.Supplemental Readings (selections from the following texts): Barrett, Edward L., Cohen, William, and Varat, Jonathan D. Constitutional Law: Cases and Materials. New York: The Foundation Press.Curtis, Michael, ed. The Great Political Theories, 2 vols. New York: Avon Books.Westin, Alan F., ed. The Supreme Court: Views from the Inside. New York: W.W. Norton and Company.Additional ReadingsCurrent topical articles from The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and local newspapers.Selected readings from Political Science Quarterly and other professional journals.Video ResourcesUse of selected scenes from the following movies or television documentaries: “Judgment at Nuremburg,” “All the King’s Men,” “The Candidate,” “Inherit the Wind,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” and the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon 1st TV Debate.First SemesterUnit I - Philosophical Origins of Constitutional GovernmentUnit Goals. Through discussion of the writings of the enlightenment philosophers, students will understand the progression of thought that resulted in the United States Constitution, its governing principles, and the spirit of democratic-republican government. Students will learn key concepts such as federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, social contract, and natural rights.AP CR-1: This course provides instruction in the constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. Government.AP CR-8: This course includes supplemental readings, including primary source materials and contemporary news analyses that strengthen student understanding of the curriculum.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-response questions on a frequent basis.FIRST QUARTERWeek IM 7-31:TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL)T 8-1:TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL)W 8-2:TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL)Th 8-3:Introduction, Course PoliciesF 8-4:What is Government? What is Politics? text, pp. 3-14; Galles, “Senioritis” and Lewis, “Federalism’ articles. Week IIM/T 8-7/8:Hobbes, “Leviathan,” pp. Curtis, pp. 326-349; Communication Styles SurveysSigned Parent Letters Due (10 Points)W 8-9:Locke, “Second Treatise,” Curtis, pp. 357-360, 372-389Th 8-10:Montesquieu, “The Spirit of the Law,” Curtis, pp. 412-419, 425-440F 8-11:Rousseau, “Social Contract,” Curtis, pp. 15-34 Week IIIM/T 8-14/15: Adam Smith, “Wealth of Nations,” text, pp. 31-46; Discuss AP Free Response Essay Quizzes and Rubric Grading W 8-16:Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention of 1787, text, pp. 46-53, 734-735Th 8-17:United States Constitution, text, pp. 66-93 F 8-18:Ratification of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Positive and Negative Rights, text, pp. 14-29, 53-65. Week IVM/T 8-21/22:Federalist #10 and #51, text, pp. 736-740; Quiz #1 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 8-23:Burke and Paine, “Revolution and Counterrevolution,” Curtis, pp. 48-68Th 8-24:Constitution, Article I, text, pp. 239-243 F 8-25: Unit #1 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple Choice Lecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 1, 2, and Appendices.Unit II - Legislative Branch and Interest GroupsUnit Goals. What makes an authority figure legitimate? What makes a governing institution legitimate? What symbols are employed by persons seeking power and persons holding power to foster legitimacy? Through outside readings and student-led presentations and discussions, students will understand the psychological implications of power, obedience, and authority. Students will understand the philosophy behind the bicameral legislature and the formal and informal powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Students will understand the organizational structure, types, ideologies, and roles of interest groups and how they influence the legislative and policy-making processes. AP CR-2: This course provides instruction in political beliefs and political behaviors.AP CR-3: This course provides instruction in political parties, interest groups, and mass media.AP CR-4: This course provides instruction in institutions of the national government.AP CR-5: This course provides instruction in public policy.AP CR-7: This course provides students with in analyzing and interpreting data and information relevant to U.S. government and politics.AP CR-8: This course includes supplemental readings, including primary source materials and contemporary news analyses that strengthen student understanding of the curriculum.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-response on a frequent basis. Week V M/T 8-28/29:Constitution Scavenger Hunt (10 Points)W 8-30:Caucus System, text, pp. 243-251 Th 8-31: Committee System, text, pp. 251-260F 9-1: How a Bill Really Becomes Law, text, pp. 260-271Week VIM 9-4:LABOR DAY (NO SCHOOL)T 9-5:Reforming Congress, text, pp. 271-277W 9-6:Interest Groups, text, pp. 581-595; Analysis of data on PAC donations and Voting Records. Th 9-7:Structure of Interest Groups, text, pp. 595-613 F 9-8:Types of Policy-Making, text, pp. 615-627 Week VII(Parent-Teacher Conferences – Prepare for schedule changes)M/T 9-11/12:Education Policies, text, pp. 627-642; Quiz #2 – AP Free Response Essay (20Points)W 9-13: Budget and Taxation, text, pp. 657-675; Analysis of recent historical data on budget trends.Th 9-14:Environmental Policy, text, pp. 675-691 F 9-15:(1/2 Day) Penguin Pathways Project Week VIII M/T 9-18/19: Social Welfare Policies, text, pp. 642-655; Quiz #3 - AP Free Response Essay(20 Points)W 9-20:Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Article III, text, pp. 347-356 Th 9-21: Federal Court System, text, pp. 371-387F 9-22:Four Modern Theories of Judicial Review: Use news articles to illustrate applications of judicial review theories to current cases and controversiesUnit III - Federalism and the Judicial BranchGoals. Through the use of sample Supreme Court cases, students will understand the concept of federalism and how the relationship between the state governments and national government developed since 1789. Students will understand the varying theories of judicial review and how federal power has developed through the commerce and spending powers clauses. Periodic quizzes will ask student to assume the role of Supreme Court Justice to deliver an opinion on a hypothetical case. AP CR-1: This course provides instruction in the constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. Government.AP CR-4: This course provides instruction on the institutions of the national government.AP CR-6: This course provides instruction on civil rights and civil liberties.AP CR-7: This course provide students with practice in analyzing and interpreting data and information relevant to U.S. government and politics. AP CR-8: This course includes supplemental readings, including primary source materials and contemporary news analyses that strengthen student understanding of the curriculum.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-response questions on a frequent basis.Week IXM/T 9-25/26:Judicial Review, text, pp. 356-371; Quiz #4 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Pts) W 9-27:Precedent of Judicial review, Barrett, Marbury v. MadisonTh 9-28:Unit #2 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 7, 16, 17, and 18.F 9-29:Implied Powers and Affectation Doctrines, Barrett, McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. OgdenWeek X M/T 10-2/3: Scope of Federal Regulatory Power, Barrett, pp. 202-220, U.S. v. E.C. Knight, Shreveport Rate case, CBQ Rate case, Hammer v. Dagenhart, Schechter Poultry U.S., U.S. v. Butler; Quiz #5 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 10-4: Impact of the New Deal, NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin, U.S. v. Darby, Barrett, pp.220-229Th 10-5: Modern Federal Regulatory Power and Civil Rights, Barrett, pp. 229-243, Wickard v. Filburn, Heart of Atlanta Motel v. U.S., Katzenbach v. McClung F 10-6: GRADING DAY, END OF FIRST QUARTER (NO SCHOOL)FALL BREAK – October 9 - 13, 2017.SECOND QUARTER Week XI M/T 10-16/17: Scope of State Regulatory Power, text, pp. 123-139; Quiz #6 - Sample Case Written Opinion (20 Points) W 10-18:Introduction to Moot Court Exercise/Set up Moot Court GroupsTh 10-19:Barron v. Baltimore, "Bill of Rights" Barrett, pp. 507-511, 14th Amendment F 10-20:Modern Federalism, text, pp. 95-121Week XII M/T 10-23/24: Post-Civil War Interpretation of 14th Amendment, Slaughterhouse Cases, “Bill of Rights” Barrett, pp. 511-527; Quiz #7 - Sample Case/Written Opinion (20 pts)W 10-25:Master Lecture in Auditorium. Economic Due Process, Barrett, pp. 552-565, Lochner v. N.Y., Nebbia v. N.Y., U.S. v. Carolene Products; Introduction to Mock Election Project Th 10-26:Quiz #8 – Federal and State Powers (20 Points)F 10/27:Unit #3 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 3, 4, and 10.Unit IV - Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and the JudiciaryGoals. Through the study of selected Supreme Court cases, students will understand the concepts behind and the manner in which civil rights and civil liberties are protected. Students will understand the Court “tests” for the Constitutionality of legislation and the difference between “due process” and “equal protection” cases. Students will understand the importance of the 14th Amendment and the doctrine of selective incorporation in protecting civil rights and civil liberties.AP CR-1: This course provides instruction in the constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. Government.AP CR-4: This course provides instruction on the institutions of the national government.AP CR-6: This course provides instruction on civil rights and civil liberties.AP CR-7: This course provide students with practice in analyzing and interpreting data and information relevant to U.S. government and politics. AP CR-8: This course includes supplemental readings, including primary source materials and contemporary news analyses that strengthen student understanding of the curriculum.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-response questions on a frequent basis.Week XIIIM/T 10-30/31: Civil Rights, Due Process, Equal Protection, 14th Amendment, text, pp. 571-581; Work on Mock Election Project/Selection of Party LeadersW 11-1:Racial Classifications, Barrett, pp. 727-739, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Bolling v. Sharpe, Brown II Th 11-2:Public School Desegregation, Barrett, pp. 739-747, Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg; Analysis of data regarding desegregation of public schools from1954-1971 and from 1971-1990F 11-3:Ascertaining a Suspect Classification, text, pp. 197-205, 207-218Week XIVM/T 11-6/7:Gender Classifications,text, 206-207, 218-237; Work on Mock Election Project. W 11-8: Gender Discrimination Cases, Reed v. Reed, Frontiero v. Richardson, Craig v. Boren, Barrett, pp. 759-774Th 11-9: Civil Liberties, First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, Miranda v. Arizona, Mapp v. Ohio, and Gideon v. Wainwright, text, pp. 176-187 F 11-10:VETERANS’ DAY (No School) Week XVM/T 11-13/14: Right of Privacy, Meyer v. Nebraska and Griswold v. Connecticut; Quiz #9 – Sample Case Written Opinion (20 Points)W 11-15:Abortion, Roe v. Wade, Abortion Cases since Roe, text, pp. 187-195Th 11-16:“Radical Speech,” Barrett, pp. 1205-1238, Schenck v. U.S., Abrams v. U.S., Gitlow v. N.Y., Whitney v. California, Dennis v. U.S., Yates v. U.S., Brandenburg v. OhioF 11-17:Overbroad Statutes and Defamatory Speech, Barrett, pp. 1252-1259, 1266-1273,Near v. Minnesota, N.Y. Times v. SullivanWeek XVIM/T 11-20/21: Obscene Speech and Offensive Speech, Barrett, pp. 1300-1310; Work on Mock Election Project W 11-22:Access to the Public Forum, Barrett, pp. 1347-1367Th 11-23:THANKSGIVING RECESS (NO SCHOOL) F 11-24:THANKSGIVING RECESS (NO SCHOOL) Week XVIIM/T 11-27/11-28: Speech in Public Schools, Barrett, pp. 1402-1410, Tinker v. Des Moines; Work on Mock Election ProjectW 11-29: Penumbral First Amendment Rights, Barrett, pp.1436-1442, O'Brien v. U.S., Spence v. WashingtonTh 11-30: Time, Place, and Manner Regulations, text, pp. 166-176F 12-1: Establishment Clause, text, pp. 162-166Week XVIIIM/T 12-4/5:Free Exercise Clause, text, pp. 157-162; Stare Decisis Exercise (20 Points)W 12-6:Quiz #10– Due Process and Equal Protection (20 Points)Th 12-7:Work on Mock Election ProjectF 12-8: Work in Moot Court Groups / Final Preparation for Moot Court ExerciseWeek XIX M/T 12-11/12: Moot Court Exercise: U.S. v. Lopez ; Roe v. WadeW 12-13:Moot Court Exercise; Obergefell v. HodgesTh 12-14: Moot Court Exercise: Texas v. JohnsonF 12-15:Moot Court Exercise: Edwards v. AguillardWeek XXM/T 12-18/19: Quiz #11 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points); Work on Mock Election Project. Finalize preparation of position papers through reviews of “conservative” and “liberal” news editorials on current controversies to be covered in senior debate. W/Th 12-20/21: Unit #4 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 5, 6, and Selected Supreme Court Cases in Appendix.F 12-22:GRADING DAY (NO SCHOOL)Winter Recess - December 23, 2013 to January 3, 2014Second SemesterUnit V - Mock Election Unit Goals. Students will understand the process of nominating and electing candidates to national office through a student-focused, hands-on simulation culminating in a debate of current controversies during a school-wide assembly. Each section of Senior Government classes forms a political party. Members of the respective parties elect their candidates who will be the spokespersons for the party. Rank-and-file members write position papers that the leaders edit into a party platform. The party then runs a campaign for the votes of the underclassmen. The culminating event is a school-wide debate among the party leaders with the vote of the underclassmen determining the winning party. Students will apply the knowledge learned in previous units and understand that politics is a combination of popularity, knowledge of issues, and framing the arguments on the major issues.AP CR-2: This course provides instruction in political beliefs and political behaviors.AP CR-3: This course provides instruction in political parties, interest groups, and mass media.AP CR-4: This course provides instruction in institutions of the national government.AP CR-5: This course provides instruction in public policy.AP CR-7: This course provides students with in analyzing and interpreting data and information relevant to U.S. government and politics.AP CR-8: This course includes supplemental readings, including primary source materials and contemporary news analyses that strengthen student understanding of the curriculum. THIRD QUARTERWeek XXIM/T 1-8/9:Work on Mock Election ProjectW 1-10:Work on Mock Election ProjectTh 1-11:Work on Mock Election ProjectF 1-12:Work on Mock Election ProjectWeek XXIIM 1-15:MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (NO SCHOOL)T 1-16:Work on Mock Election Project, Position Papers Due; Bibliographies and footnotes require use of contemporary news analyses as support for the policy.W 1-17:Work on Mock Election ProjectTh 1-18:Work on Mock Election ProjectF 1-19:Work on Mock Election ProjectWeek XXIIIM 1-22/23:Post Platforms; Practice Debate - Foreign PolicyW 1-24:Practice Debate - Domestic PolicyTh 1-25:Teach Platforms in AP US History ClassesF 1-26:Town Hall in AP Junior English ClassesWeek XXIVM/T 1-29/30:Practice Debate/Final Debate PreparationW 1-31:Mock Election Senior DebateTh 2-1:Evaluations /Election Day/Voter Registration F 2-2:Re-Introduction; John Stuart Mill, “On Liberty”Unit VI - Elections, Campaigns, and Political Parties Unit Goals. Students will learn the framers’ philosophy behind elections and the current reality of modern elections and campaigns. Students will understand the psychology behind political campaigns as well as the reality of modern campaign strategy. Students will understand the roles of political parties, PACs, and independent campaign organizations and attempts to regulate them. Students will understand the difference between the Presidential election and all other elections. Students will understand the party nomination process and the Electoral College.AP CR-2: This course provides instruction in political beliefs and political behaviors.AP CR-3: This course provides instruction in political parties, interest groups and mass media.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free response questions on a frequent basis.Week XXVM/T 2-5/6:Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs; Discuss A.P./Final Exam Review AssignmentW 2-7:Erich Fromm, Escape from Freedom Th 2-8:Stanley Milgram, Obedience to Authority F 2-9:Lawrence Kohlberg / Kohlberg dilemmas Week XXVI(Parent-Teacher Conferences – Be Prepared for Schedule Changes)M/T 2-12/13: Murray Edelman, “The Political Spectacle;” Movie: “All the King’s Men” W 2-14: Electoral College, Constitution, Article II, Section I and 12th Amendment, text, pp. 487- 492 Th 2-15:Political Parties and Re-Alignment Elections, text, pp. 419-429 F 2-16: Voting Blocs and Political Party Structure, text, 461-477; Analysis of recent historical data on demographic groups’ voting patterns Week XXVIIM/T 2-19/20: Delegate Selection: The Primary and the Caucus, text pp. 442-459; Quiz #12 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 2-21:Candidate Nominations and National Conventions, text, pp. 429-442Th 2-22: RODEO BREAK (No School) F 2-23: RODEO BREAK (No School) Week XXVIII M/T 2-26/27: Reforms of the Party Nomination Process, text, pp. 477-487; Quiz #13 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 2-28: Elections, Campaigning, and Public Opinion, text, pp. 492-505; Analysis of data connecting voter demographic groups to significant issues. Th 3-1: Campaign Finance, text, pp. 507-516; Analysis of data concerning PAC donations to major party candidates F 3-2: Campaign Finance Reform, text, pp.516-534; Analysis of data on “soft” and “hard” money donations; Analysis of data on campaign spending on media Week XXIX M/T 3-5/6:Role of “Third Parties,” text, pp. 389-403; Quiz #14 – AP Free Response Essay(20 Points) W 3-7: Political Culture, text, pp. 403-417Th 3-8: Political Participation, text, pp. 534-543F 3-9: Unit #6 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 11, 12, 13, and 14. Unit VII - Executive Branch and the MediaUnit Goals. Students will understand the historical development of the office of the President from the Framers’ intent to the modern day. Students will understand the varying roles of the executive bureaucracy and the differences between independent regulatory agencies and agencies thatprovide government programs. Students will also understand theinterrelationship between Congressional Committees, Interest Groups, andExecutive Agencies. Through the study of modern presidential scandals, students will understand the roles of the media as a check and balance on governmental authority.AP CR-3: This course provides instruction in political parties, interest groups, andmass media.AP CR-4: This course provides instruction in institutions of the national government.AP CR-5: This course provides instruction in public policy.AP CR-8: This course includes supplemental readings, including primary source materials and contemporary news analyses that strengthen student understanding of (AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-responsequestions on a frequent basis.Week XXX M/T 3-12/13: Constitution, Article II, Sections 2, 3, 4; Quiz #15 – AP Free Response Essay(20 Points) W 3-14: Framers’ Intent, President and Cabinet, text, pp. 279-294Th 3-15:Office of the President, text, pp. 294-302 F 3-16:GRADING DAY (NO SCHOOL)March 19 – 23: SPRING BREAK (No School) Week XXXIM/T 3-26/27:Executive Bureaucracy, text, pp. 317-331; Quiz #16 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 3-28:Presidential Power and Succession, text, pp. 302-313, 315-317 Th 3-29:Congressional Oversight, text, pp. 332-345 F 3-30:SPRING HOLIDAY (No School)Week XXXIIM/T 4-2/3:Foreign Policy, text, pp. 693-713; Quiz #17 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Pts) W 4-4:Military Policy, text, pp. 714-724 Th 4-5: Impact of Media on Politics, text, pp. 545-566; Review foreign and domestic policy issues through news editorialsF 4-6:Watergate Scandal, text, pp. 566-579Week XXXIIIM/T 4-9/10:Iran-Contra Scandal; Quiz #18 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 4-11:Clinton’s Impeachment Th 4-12:Bush and Obama Administrations, text, pp. 724-733F 4-13:Unit #7 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple Choice Lecture; Notes Due (10 Points)Text Chapters 8, 9, 15, and 19. Unit VIII - Preparation for A.P./Final ExamAP CR-1: This course provides instruction in the constitutional underpinnings ofthe U.S. Government.AP CR-2: This course provides instruction in political beliefs and political behaviors.AP CR-4: This course provides instruction in institutions of the national government.AP CR-5: This course provides instruction in public policy.AP CR-6: This course provides instruction on civil rights and civil liberties.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-responsequestions on a frequent basis.Week XXXIV M/T 4-16/17:Study Groups, Unit 1 Terms and Text Chapters 1, 2, Key Terms; Unit 2 Terms and Text Chapters 7, 16, 17, 18 Key Terms; Quiz #19 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 4-18:Study Groups, Unit 3 Terms and Text Chapters 3, 4, and 10 Key terms; Unit 4 Terms and Text Chapters 5, 6 Key Terms.Th 4-19:Quiz #20 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) F 4-20:Quiz #21 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) Week XXXV M/T 4-23/24:Study Groups, Unit 6 Terms and Text Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 Key Terms; Unit 7Terms and Text Chapters 8, 9, 15, 19 Key Terms; Quiz #22 - AP MultipleChoice Practice Test (20 Pts); Unit Terms and Text Chapter Key Terms Due(100 Points) W 4-25:Quiz #23 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)Th 4-26:Quiz #24 – AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)F 4-27:Quiz #25 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)Week XXXVIM/T 4-30/5-1:Quiz #26 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points); Quiz #27 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)W 5-2:Quiz #28 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)Th 5-3:Quiz #29 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)F 5-4:Unit #8 Exam (100 Points) – AP Multiple Choice Test-CumulativeALL MAKE-UP WORK DUE!!! NO MAKE-UP WORK FOR CREDITWILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 4th.Week XXXVII (A.P. Exam Week #1) – Be Prepared for Schedule ChangesM/T 5-7/8:AP Review W 5-9:AP ReviewTh 5-10:AP United States Government and Politics ExamF 5-11:Discuss AP ExamWeek XXXVIII (A.P. Exam Week #2) – Be Prepared for Schedule ChangesM/T 5-14/15:Movie: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”W 5-16:Movie: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” conclusion; Movie Worksheet Due (10 Points)Th 5-17:Movie: “The Candidate”F 5-18:Movie: “The Candidate,” conclusion; Movie Worksheet Due (10 Points)Week XXXIX M/T 5-21/22:Course and Teacher EvaluationsW 5-23:(1/2 Day, Periods 1,3,5)Th 5-24:(1/2 Day, Periods 2,4,6): Graduation Practice: F 5-25:GRADING DAY. (No Classes)End of 4th quarter and 2nd Semester! ................
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