Philosophical Origins of Constitutional Government



Course Outline and Syllabus: Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics (2016-2017) Proposed UnitsPhilosophical Origins of Constitutional GovernmentConstitutional Philosophers of the EnlightenmentDeclaration of Independence, Articles of ConfederationFederalist Papers, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights 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 Efficacy Judicial Branch and FederalismFramers’ Intent Modern Judicial PhilosophySupreme Court and Judicial ReviewCommerce Clause and Civil RightsFederalism and “States’ Rights” Judicial Branch and Civil Liberties14th Amendment - Due Process, Equal ProtectionRight of PrivacyFirst Amendment RightsModern Supreme Court Mock Election ProjectVI. Legislative Branch and Interest GroupsFramers’ Intent - Federalist PapersHouse of Representatives and SenateSeniority, Caucus System, and Committee SystemInterest Groups and LobbyingHow a Bill becomes Law VII. 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.Electoral College Outcome Prediction: 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, must take notes above andbeyond the lecture outlines used in class, and must show evidence of review outside ofclass.Electoral College Prediction Project2016 is a Presidential election year. Therefore, students will be asked to take on the role of political pundit and predict the state-by-state outcome of the Electoral College. Since this assignment is time sensitive, students will be given two months to complete the project. However, NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT since one cannot validly make a prediction after the election takes place. 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 ELECTORAL COLLEGE PREDICTION, 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 Politics2016-2017 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,” “All the President’s Men,” “Inherit the Wind,” and “Bob Roberts.”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 8-1:TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL)T 8-2:TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL)W 8-3:TEACHER PLANNING DAY (NO SCHOOL)Th 8-4:Introduction, Course PoliciesF 8-5:What is Government? What is Politics? text, pp. 3-14; Galles, “Senioritis” and Lewis, “Federalism’ articles. Week IIM/T 8-8/9:Hobbes, “Leviathan,” pp. Curtis, pp. 326-349; Communication Styles Surveys; Signed Parent Letter Due (10 Points)W 8-10:Locke, “Second Treatise,” Curtis, pp. 357-360, 372-389Th 8-11:Montesquieu, “The Spirit of the Law,” Curtis, pp. 412-419, 425-440F 8-12:Rousseau, “Social Contract,” Curtis, pp. 15-34 Week IIIM/T 8-15/16: Adam Smith, “Wealth of Nations,” text, pp. 31-46; Discuss AP Free Response Essay Quizzes and Rubric Grading W 8-17:Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention of 1787, text, pp. 46-53, 734-735Th 8-18:United States Constitution, text, pp. 66-93 F 8-19:Ratification of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Positive and Negative Rights, text, pp. 14-29, 53-65. Week IVM/T 8-22/23:Federalist #10 and #51, text, pp. 736-740; Quiz #1 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 8-24:Burke and Paine, “Revolution and Counterrevolution,” Curtis, pp. 48-68Th 8-25:John Stuart Mill, “On Liberty” F 8-26: Unit #1 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple Choice Lecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 1, 2, and Appendices.Unit II - Elections, Campaigns, and Political PartiesUnit 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 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 V M/T 8-29/30:Constitution Scavenger Hunt (10 Points)W 8-31:Abraham Maslow, Hierarchy of Needs Th 9-1: Erich Fromm, Escape from FreedomF 9-2: Stanley Milgram, Obedience to AuthorityWeek VIM 9-5:LABOR DAY (NO SCHOOL)T 9-6:Lawrence Kohlberg / Kohlberg dilemmas W 9-7: Murray Edelman, “The Political Spectacle” Th 9-8:Movie: “Judgment at Nuremberg” F 9-9:Movie: “Judgment at Nuremberg” Worksheet Due (10 Points) Week VII (Parent-Teacher Conferences – Be prepared for schedule changes) M/T 9-12/13:Electoral College, Constitution, Article II, Section I and 12th Amendment, text, pp. 487- 492; Political Parties and Re-Alignment Elections, text, pp. 419-429; Set upElectoral College Prediction Groups / Discuss Project and Assignment. W 9-14: Voting Blocs and Political Party Structure, text, 461-477; Analysis of recent historical data on demographic groups’ voting patterns. Th 9-15:Delegate Selection: The Primary and the Caucus, text pp. 442-459 F 9-16:Half Day. Penguin Pathways Project Event. Week VIII M/T 9-19/20: Candidate Nominations and National Conventions, text, pp. 429-442; Quiz #2 –AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 9-21:Reforms of the Party Nomination Process, text, pp. 477-487 Th 9-22: Elections, Campaigning, and Public Opinion, text, pp. 492-505; Analysis of data connecting voter demographic groups to significant issues.F 9-23:Campaign Finance, text, pp. 507-516; Analysis of data concerning PAC donationsto major party candidatesWeek IXM/T 9-26/27:Campaign Finance Reform, text, pp.516-534; Analysis of data on “soft” and “hard” money donations; Analysis of data on campaign spending; Quiz #3 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points); Electoral College Prediction GroupsW 9-28:Role of “Third Parties,” text, pp. 389-403Th 9-29:Political Culture, text, pp. 403-417F 9-30:Political Participation, text, pp. 534-543Week X M 10-3: Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Article III, text, pp. 347-356 T 10-4:Unit #2 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 11, 12, 13, and 14. W 10-5: Quiz #4 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) Th 10-6: Federal Court System, text, pp. 371-387 F 10-7: GRADING DAY, END OF FIRST QUARTER (NO SCHOOL) FALL BREAK – October 10 – 14, 2016.SECOND QUARTER Unit III - Federalism and the Judicial BranchUnit Goals. 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 XI (PSAT Testing – Be prepared for schedule changes)M 10-17/18:Four Modern Theories of Judicial Review: Use news articles to illustrate applications of judicial review theories to current cases and controversies; Stare Decisis Exercise (10 Points); Electoral College Prediction GroupsW 10-19:Master Lecture in Auditorium. Judicial Review, text, pp. 356-371; Introduction to Mock Election Project; Senior Issues – Senior Class Advisor. Th 10-20:Precedent of Judicial review, Barrett, Marbury v. Madison F 10-21:Implied Powers and Affectation Doctrines, Barrett, McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden Week XIIM/T 10-24/25: 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 10-26:Impact of the New Deal, NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin, U.S. v. Darby, Barrett, pp. 220-229Th 10-27: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 10-28:Scope of State Regulatory Power, text, pp. 123-139 Week XIIIM/T 10-31/11-1: Post-Civil War Interpretation of 14th Amendment, Slaughterhouse Cases, “Bill of Rights” Barrett, pp. 511-527; Mock Election Project/Selection of Party LeadersW 11-2: Quiz #6 - Sample Case Written Opinion (20 Points)Th 11-3:Modern Federalism, text, pp. 95-121 Electoral College Prediction Projects Due (100 Points)F 11-4:Barron v. Baltimore, "Bill of Rights" Barrett, pp. 507-511, 14th Amendment; Week XIVM/T 11-7/8:Economic Due Process, Barrett, pp. 552-565, Lochner v. N.Y., Nebbia v. N.Y., U.S. v. Carolene Products; Quiz #7 - Sample Case/Written Opinion (20 Points)W 11-9: Quiz #8 – Federal and State Powers (20 Points)Th 11-10: Unit #3 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 3, 4, and 10. F 11-11:VETERANS’ DAY (No School) Unit IV - Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and the JudiciaryUnit Goals. Through the study of selected Supreme Court cases, students will understand theconcepts behind and the manner in which civil rights and civil liberties are protected. Studentswill understand the Court “tests” for the Constitutionality of legislation and will distinguish “dueprocess” from “equal protection” cases. Students will understand the importance of the 14th Amendment and the Doctrine of Selective Incorporation to the protection of 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 XVM 11-14/15:Civil Rights, Due Process, Equal Protection, 14th Amendment, text, pp. 571-581 of Education, Bolling v. Sharpe, Brown II; Work on Mock Election Project W 11-16:Racial Classifications, Barrett, pp. 727-739, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. BoardTh 11-17:Public School Desegregation, Barrett, pp. 739-747, Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg; Analysis of data regarding desegregation of public schools from1954-1971 and from 1971-1990 F 11-18:Ascertaining a Suspect Classification, text, pp. 197-205, 207-218Week XVIM 11-21:Gender Classifications, text, 206-207, 218-237W 11-23:T 11-22:Gender Discrimination Cases, Reed v. Reed, Frontiero v. Richardson, Craig v. Boren, Barrett, pp. 759-774W 11-23:Civil Liberties, First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments, Miranda v. Arizona, Mapp v. Ohio, and Gideon v. Wainwright, text, pp. 176-187 Th 11-24:THANKSGIVING RECESS (NO SCHOOL) F 11-25:THANKSGIVING RECESS (NO SCHOOL) Week XVIIM/T 11-28/29: Right of Privacy, Griswold v. Connecticut; Work on Mock Election ProjectW 11-30:Abortion, Roe v. Wade, Abortion Cases since Roe, text, pp. 187-195Th 12-1:“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., Brandenburg v. OhioF 12-2:Overbroad Statutes and Defamatory Speech, Barrett, pp. 1252-1259, 1266-1273,Near v. Minnesota, N.Y. Times v. SullivanWeek XVIIIM/T 12-5/6:Obscene Speech and Offensive Speech, Barrett, pp. 1300-1310; Quiz #9 – Sample Case Written Opinion (20 Points) W 12-7:Access to the Public Forum, Barrett, pp. 1347-1367Th 12-8:Speech in Public Schools, Barrett, pp. 1402-1410, Tinker v. Des MoinesF 12-9: Penumbral First Amendment Rights, Barrett, pp.1436-1442, O'Brien v. U.S.; Spence v. Washington; Texas v. JohnsonWeek XIX M/T 12-12/13: Time, Place, and Manner Regulations, text, pp. 166-176; Work on Mock Election ProjectW 12-14:Quiz #10 – Due Process and Equal Protection (20 Points)Th 12-15:Free Exercise Clause, text, pp. 157-162F 12-16:Establishment Clause, text, pp. 162-166Week XXM/T 12-19/20: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 12-21/22: Unit #4 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 5, 6, and Selected Supreme Court Cases in Appendix.F 12-23:GRADING DAY (NO SCHOOL)Winter Recess - December 26, 2016 to January 6, 2017Second 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 1-9/10:Work on Mock Election ProjectW 1-11:Work on Mock Election ProjectTh 1-12:Work on Mock Election ProjectF 1-13:Work on Mock Election ProjectWeek XXIIM 1/16:MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (NO SCHOOL)T 1/17:Work on Mock Election Project, Position Papers Due; Bibliographies and footnotes require use of contemporary news analyses to support policy positions.W 1-18:Work on Mock Election ProjectTh 1-19:Work on Mock Election ProjectF 1-20:Work on Mock Election ProjectWeek XXIIIM/T 1-23/24:Post Platforms; Practice Debate - Foreign PolicyW 1-25:Practice Debate - Domestic PolicyTh 1-26:Teach Platforms in AP US History ClassesF 1-27:Town Hall - AP English ClassesWeek XXIVM/T 1-30/31:Practice Debates/Final Debate PreparationW 2-1:Mock Election DebateTh 2-2:Evaluations /Election Day. Voter Registration. F 2-3:Re-Introduction; Constitution, Article I, text, pp. 239-243Unit VI - Legislative Branch and Interest GroupsUnit Goals. 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 XXV(Parent-Teacher Conferences – Be prepared for schedule changes)M/T 2-6/7: Caucus System, text, pp. 243-251; Discuss A.P./Final Exam Review Assignment.W 2-8:Committee System, text, pp. 251-260Th 2-9:How a Bill Really Becomes Law, text, pp. 260-271F 2-10:Half Day. Reforming Congress, text, pp. 271-277Week XXVIM/T 2-13/14: Interest Groups, text, pp. 581-595; Analysis of data on PAC donations and Voting Records; Quiz #12 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 2-15:Structure of Interest Groups, text, pp. 595-613 Th 2-16: Types of Policy-Making, text, pp. 615-627F 2-17: Education Policies, text, pp. 627-642Week XXVII M 2-20:Budget and Taxation, text, pp. 657-675; Analysis of recent data on budget trends T 2-21: Environmental Policy, text, pp. 675-691 W 2-22:Social Welfare Policies, text, pp. 642-655 Th 2-23:RODEO BREAK (No School) F 2-24: RODEO BREAK (No School) Week XXVIII M/T 2-27/28:Constitution, Article II, Sections 2, 3, 4; Quiz #13 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 3-1:Framers’ Intent, President and Cabinet, text, pp. 279-294 Th 3-2:Unit #6 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple Choice Lecture Notes Due (10 Points); Text Chapters 7, 16, 17, and 18. F 3-3:Office of the President, text, pp. 294-302Unit 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 the curriculum.AP CR-9: This course requires students to answer analytical and interpretive free-responsequestions on a frequent basis.Week XXIX M/T 3-6/7:Executive Bureaucracy, text, pp. 317-331; Quiz #14 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 3-8: Presidential Power and Succession, text, pp. 302-313, 315-317Th 3-9: Congressional Oversight, text, pp. 332-345F 3-10:Foreign Policy, text, pp. 693-713 Week XXX M/T 3-13/14: Military Policy, text, pp. 714-724; Quiz #15 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 3-15:Impact of Media on Politics, text, pp 545-566; Review foreign and domestic policy issues through news editorials. Th 3-16:Watergate Scandal, text, pp. 566-579F 3-17:GRADING DAY (No School)March 20 - 24 - SPRING BREAK (No School)FOURTH QUARTERWeek XXXIM/T 3-27/28:Iran-Contra Scandal; Quiz #16 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 3-29:Quiz #17 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) Th 3-30:Clinton’s ImpeachmentF 3-31:Bush Administration, text, pp. 724-733Week XXXIIM/T 4-3/4:Study Groups, Unit 6 Terms and Chapters 7, 16, 17, 18; Unit 7 Terms and Chapters 8, 9, 15, 19; Quiz #18 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 4-5:Quiz #19 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) Th 4-6:Obama Administration and Impact of 2016 Presidential ElectionF 4-7:Unit #7 Exam (100 Points) – Multiple ChoiceLecture Notes Due (10 Points) Text Chapters 8, 9, 15, and 19Unit VIII - Preparation for A.P./Final ExamAP CR-1: This course provides instruction in the constitutional underpinnings of the U.ernment.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-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 XXXIIIM/T 4-10/11:Study Groups, Unit 1 Terms and Chapters 1, 2; Unit 2 Terms and Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14; Quiz #20 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) W 4-12:Quiz #21 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)Th 4-13:Quiz #22 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points) F 4-14:SPRING HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL) Week XXXIV M/T 4-17/18:Study Groups, Unit 3 Terms and Chapters 3, 4, and 10; Unit 4 Terms and Chapters 5, 6; Quiz #23 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)W 4-19:Quiz #24 - AP Free Response Essay (20 Points) Th 4-20:Quiz #25 – AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)F 4-21:Quiz #26 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)Last Day to Earn Credit for Unit and Text Chapter Terms (100 Points)Week XXXV M/T 4-24/25:Quiz #27 –AP Free Response Essay (20 Points); Quiz #28 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)W 4-26:Quiz #29 – AP Free Response Essay (20 Points)Th 4-27:Quiz #30 - AP Multiple Choice Practice Test (20 Points)F 4-28:Unit #8 Exam (100 Points) – AP Multiple Choice Test-CumulativeMAKE-UP WORK DUE!!! Last Day to earn credit for any make-up work!Week XXXVI (A.P. Exam Week #1)M/T 5-1/2:AP Review SessionW 5-3:AP Review SessionTh 5-4:US Government and Politics AP ExamF 5-5:Discuss AP ExamWeek XXXVII (A.P. Exam Week #2)M/T 5-8/9:Movie: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” W 5-10:Movie: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” conclusion; Movie Worksheets Due (10 Points)Th 5-11:Movie: “The Candidate”F 5-12:Movie: “The Candidate,” conclusion; Movie Worksheets Due (10 Points)Week XXXVIII M/T 5-15/16:Movie: “Inherit the Wind”W 5-17:Movie: “Inherit the Wind,” conclusion; Movie Worksheets Due (10 Points)Th 5-18:Movie: “Bob Roberts”F 5-19:Movie: “Bob Roberts,” conclusion; Movie Worksheets Due (10 Points)Week XXXIX M/T 5-22/23:Course and Teacher EvaluationsW 5-24:(1/2 Day, Periods 2,4,6): Final Preparation for GraduationTh 5-25:(1/2 Day, Periods 1,3,5): Graduation Practice. F 5-26:GRADING DAY (No Classes)End of 4th quarter and 2nd Semester! ................
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