GORDON'S AP GOVERNMENT



Visit the following page and click on “Interactions among branches of government” to begin II: CongressSection 1 – Congress: The Senate and House of RepresentativesWATCHArticle I of the ConstitutionOutline key points from the videoREADCongress: The Senate and House of Representatives – Lesson OverviewSummarize key ideas and note important vocabularyAnswer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPRACTICE: Congress: The Senate and House of Representatives – Take the QuizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score Section 2 – Structure, Power, and Functions of CongressWATCHHow a bill becomes a lawOutline key points from the videoWATCH The House in comparison with the Senate – Outline key points from the videoWATCH Senate filibusters, unanimous consent and cloture– Outline key points from the video WATCH Earmarks, pork barrel, and logrolling– Outline key points from the videoREADStructure, Powers, and Functions of Congress – Lesson OverviewSummarize key ideas and note important vocabularyAnswer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPRACTICE: Structure, Powers, and Functions of Congress Take the QuizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score Section 3 – Congressional BehaviorWATCHRepresentatives as delegates, trustees, or politicoOutline key points from the videoWATCHGerrymanderingOutline key points from the videoWATCHBaker v CarrOutline key points from the videoREADShaw v RenoAnswer “check for understanding” in complete sentencesAnswer “thought questions” in complete sentencesWATCH Divided Government and gridlock in the United States Outline key points from the videoREADLesson OverviewAnswer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPractice: Congressional BehaviorTake the QuizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score QUIZ #1Take the QuizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score UNIT II: Executive/POTUSSection 1 – Roles and Powers of the PresidentWATCHArticle II of the Constitution Outline key points from the videoWATCHFormal and Informal Powers of the US PresidentOutline key points from the videoWATCHExecutive OrdersOutline key points from the videoWATCHFormal and Informal Powers of the US PresidentOutline key points from the videoLesson Overview – Roles and powers of the US PresidentAnswer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPractice: Roles and powers of the US presidentTake the Quiz If you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score Section 2 – Checks on the Presidency WATCHSenate checks on Presidential appointmentsOutline key points from the videoLesson Overview: Answer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPractice: Checks on the Presidency Take the quizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score Section 3 – Expansion of Presidential PowerWATCHExpansion of Presidential PowerOutline key points from the videoWATCHChanges to the role of the PresidencyOutline key points from the videoREADFederalist 70Summarize main ideas in each passage and note important vocabularyWATCHMultiple points of influence due to separation of powers and checks and balancesOutline key points from the videoLesson Overview: Expansion of Presidential PowerAnswer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPractice – Take the quizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final scoreSection 3 – Presidential CommunicationWATCHThe Presidents Bully PulpitOutline key points from the videoWATCHTechnology and Presidential CommunicationOutline key points from the videoREADLesson Overview: Presidential CommunicationAnswer “Review Questions” in complete sentencesPractice – Take the quizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final scoreQuiz #2Take the quizIf you respond incorrectly to a question, note why you thought that was the answer and why the correct answer is more correct.Note your final score ................
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