AP United States Government and Politics - 3rd-Chapman Assignments

HW: AMSCO, IN 287-292
Roe to Dobbs - Overturning Precedent (Attached)

Topic 3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
LOR-3- Protections of the Bill of Rights have been selectively incorporated by way of the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause to prevent state infringement of basic liberties.
LOR-2.D Explain how the Supreme Court has attempted to balance claims of individual freedom with laws and enforcement procedures that promote public order and safety 
GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT (1963) -guaranteed right to an attorney for poor or indigent in a state felony case
HW: AMSCO, IN 287-292

Roe to Dobbs - Overturning Precedent (Attached)

Read the directions.

This assignment requires you to explore one element of the federal bureaucracy.  You will be assigned one part of the EOP, Cabinet Department, Independent Regulatory Agency, or Government Corporation based on your birthday! (the day) You can also make an argument for why you should be able to explore another department or agency. (Maybe one that is relevant to your civic action project!) Just let me know.
Helpful Hints: Use the website of the organization. Use congress.gov for legislation.
The DATE of your birthday will determine which one! If you feel really strongly about one, e-mail me. (For example, my b-day is 3/27, so I would have to learn about #27 HUD, but I am super interested in the EPA, so I would email myself and ask to do that. Weird. 🙂

Read the directions.

This assignment requires you to explore one element of the federal bureaucracy.  You will be assigned one part of the EOP, Cabinet Department, Independent Regulatory Agency, or Government Corporation based on your birthday! (the day) You can also make an argument for why you should be able to explore another department or agency. (Maybe one that is relevant to your civic action project!) Just let me know.
Helpful Hints: Use the website of the organization. Use congress.gov for legislation.
The DATE of your birthday will determine which one! If you feel really strongly about one, e-mail me. (For example, my b-day is 3/27, so I would have to learn about #27 HUD, but I am super interested in the EPA, so I would email myself and ask to do that. Weird. 🙂

In your assigned committee, learn about your senator, make a name tent, read the legislation, discuss the legislation, vote on what you can!
The chair will conduct business.
Follow instruction in the document.

In your assigned committee, learn about your senator, make a name tent, read the legislation, discuss the legislation, vote on what you can!
The chair will conduct business.
Follow instruction in the document.

In your assigned committee, learn about your senator, make a name tent, read the legislation, discuss the legislation, vote on what you can!
The chair will conduct business.
Follow instruction in the document.

Hi! Follow the instructions for the mock Congress prep. I will upload a little instructional video to help. If you are not on the chart, please let me know! Let me know if you have any questions! This is individual prep for Tuesday.
Remember: you care about these issues. :)

Hi! Follow the instructions for the mock Congress prep. I will upload a little instructional video to help. If you are not on the chart, please let me know! Let me know if you have any questions! 
Complete all parts for both pieces of legislation.
This is individual prep for Tuesday.
Remember: you care about these issues. :)

We are ready for Unit 4. I like to think of this as the time when everything starts to make sense magically. It's time. 
The last part of this is not due until Thursday, but please complete I-IV. 
I would like you to do the first part in preparation for Rep. Guerrero Cuellar's visit.
Two things to do:
1. Look at her background and write a good question or 10.
2. Begin work on the Explore the Legislature assignment - it is not due Friday (it is due Tuesday), but you should get started on it. Last assignment before the end of the semester. You will have some time in class on Friday and I will explain the 2nd part.)
Let me know if you need help!

We are ready for Unit 4. I like to think of this as the time when everything starts to make sense magically. It's time. 
The last part of this is not due until Thursday, but please complete I-IV. 
I would like you to do the first part in preparation for Rep. Guerrero Cuellar's visit.
Two things to do:
1. Look at her background and write a good question or 10.
2. Begin work on the Explore the Legislature assignment - it is not due Friday (it is due Tuesday), but you should get started on it. Last assignment before the end of the semester. You will have some time in class on Friday and I will explain the 2nd part.)
Let me know if you need help!

Topics 5.6: Interest Groups Influencing Policy Making & 5.7: Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes
PMI-5.E Explain benefits and potential problems of interest-group influence on elections and policy making.
PMI-5.F Explain how variation in types and resources of interest groups affects their ability to influence elections and policy making.
PMI-5.G Explain how various political actors influence public policy outcomes.
Interest Group Study - Part 2 of Civic Action Project
HW: IN, R & R, Ch. 12, p. 270-277 (12.1)  Lanahan (Scala and Boatright), IN p. 471-486
Also, make sure to answer these questions after you have taken notes on Scala and Boatright.

Why does Scala think New Hampshire is an unfitting location to determine who will be the presidential nominee?
What does Scala reveal about the importance of primaries?
What role does the media play in primaries, according to Scala?
What is Scala’s overall thesis? How do you know?
What do you think about the New Hampshire primary, its role in presidential elections, and the primary process in general?
According to Boatright, how are primaries influenced by outside groups?
What is Boatright’s thesis and how do you know?
After reading both excerpts, what new understanding do you have about primaries? Be specific.
Write 2 GOOD discussion questions from the readings.

Topics 5.6: Interest Groups Influencing Policy Making & 5.7: Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes
PMI-5.E Explain benefits and potential problems of interest-group influence on elections and policy making.
PMI-5.F Explain how variation in types and resources of interest groups affects their ability to influence elections and policy making.
PMI-5.G Explain how various political actors influence public policy outcomes.
Interest Group Study - Part 2 of Civic Action Project
HW: IN, R & R, Ch. 12, p. 270-277 (12.1)  Lanahan (Scala and Boatright), IN p. 471-486
Also, make sure to answer these questions after you have taken notes on Scala and Boatright.

Why does Scala think New Hampshire is an unfitting location to determine who will be the presidential nominee?
What does Scala reveal about the importance of primaries?
What role does the media play in primaries, according to Scala?
What is Scala’s overall thesis? How do you know?
What do you think about the New Hampshire primary, its role in presidential elections, and the primary process in general?
According to Boatright, how are primaries influenced by outside groups?
What is Boatright’s thesis and how do you know?
After reading both excerpts, what new understanding do you have about primaries? Be specific.
Write 2 GOOD discussion questions from the readings.

Objectives:
  5.10: Modern Campaigns
PRD-2- The impact of federal policies on campaigning and electoral rules continues to be contested by both sides of the political spectrum. 
PRD-2.D Explain how campaign organizations and strategies affect the election process
Agenda:
- Current events 
- Campaigns
- Campaign Study
HW: Case - Citizens United, IN AMSCO, p. 503-511
(Links to connected cases and Current Event attached)

Choose ONE third/minor party and learn about it. Be prepared to share!HW: IN, Ch. 14 (R&R), p. 334-354 or AMSCO, 519-549,

HW: Make finishing touches, practice your speech

HW: Make finishing touches, practice your speech

HW: Make finishing touches, practice your speech

You are going to improve your plan, get feedback, and work on a draft today.

Please make sure to read the directions and complete all parts.
Review the rubric. :)

You are going to improve your plan, get feedback, and work on a draft today.

Please make sure to read the directions and complete all parts.
Review the rubric. :)

You are going to improve your plan, get feedback, and work on a draft today.

Please make sure to read the directions and complete all parts.
Review the rubric. :)

You are going to improve your plan, get feedback, and work on a draft today.

Please make sure to read the directions and complete all parts.
Review the rubric. :)

We just finished a unit on political ideology and public policy. Now, I want you to apply what you have learned in order to focus on an issue of importance to you. Please think carefully about this

We just finished a unit on political ideology and public policy. Now, I want you to apply what you have learned in order to focus on an issue of importance to you. Please think carefully about this

We just finished a unit on political ideology and public policy. Now, I want you to apply what you have learned in order to focus on an issue of importance to you. Please think carefully about this

HW: Guided Notes 
The idea here is that you have a general sense of how ideology affects policy debates.
We will discuss in class.
Some of these sections are review (hopefully)!

You will complete this study of polls today with a partner. 
Please make sure that you both upload the final copy!

You will complete this study of polls today with a partner. 
Please make sure that you both upload the final copy!

You will complete this study of polls today with a partner. 
Please make sure that you both upload the final copy!

You will complete this study of polls today with a partner. 
Please make sure that you both upload the final copy!

Chapter 15: Social and Economic Policy (Roots & Reform 358-370) 
Objective: To explain the connection between ideology and policy.
Directions - Guided notes are meant to guide you through a more dense section of reading! It isn’t a vocabulary assignment! Please make sure to use your note-taking format - shortened ideas in your own words!!!!

Chapter 15: Social and Economic Policy (Roots & Reform 358-370) 
Objective: To explain the connection between ideology and policy.
Directions - Guided notes are meant to guide you through a more dense section of reading! It isn’t a vocabulary assignment! Please make sure to use your note-taking format - shortened ideas in your own words!!!!

Podcasts - Choose one of the article sets or podcasts - highlight the one you choose - complete the note catcher. 
Make sure your notes and reactions are in your own words. :)
Make connections to class content.

Podcasts - Choose one of the article sets or podcasts - highlight the one you choose - complete the note catcher. 
Make sure your notes and reactions are in your own words. :)
Make connections to class content.

Podcasts - Choose one of the article sets or podcasts - highlight the one you choose - complete the note catcher. 
Make sure your notes and reactions are in your own words. :)
Make connections to class content.

HW: p. 231-239 (in the doc) and Intro to Political Ideology (short) - this won't take long. I recommend reading the pages in Ch. 10 first.

This is an optional space for you to add to the discussion from yesterday in case you didn't get a chance to add an idea or you want to say more. Keep the same guidelines in mind - refer to course readings, whenever possible and make connections to others' ideas. It can contribute to your seminar grade. :)
Some reminders from discussion: Does our federal system control the power of faction? What is the role of the "mob" as it relates to the internet? What is the solution?

This is an optional space for you to add to the discussion from yesterday in case you didn't get a chance to add an idea or you want to say more. Keep the same guidelines in mind - refer to course readings, whenever possible and make connections to others' ideas. It can contribute to your seminar grade. :)
Some reminders from discussion: Does our federal system control the power of faction? What is the role of the "mob" as it relates to the internet? What is the solution?

This is an optional space for you to add to the discussion from yesterday in case you didn't get a chance to add an idea or you want to say more. Keep the same guidelines in mind - refer to course readings, whenever possible and make connections to others' ideas. It can contribute to your seminar grade. :)
Some reminders from discussion: Does our federal system control the power of faction? What is the role of the "mob" as it relates to the internet? What is the solution?

One of the battles between Federalists and Antifederalists was connected to state v. local power. Think about where these issues should be decided/controlled. 
Federalism: Whose power should it be? - Explain which level of government should control the following issue and why. If you want to argue for municipal (city), you can do that too!
Work with your group in one doc.

One of the battles between Federalists and Antifederalists was connected to state v. local power. Think about where these issues should be decided/controlled. 
Federalism: Whose power should it be? - Explain which level of government should control the following issue and why. If you want to argue for municipal (city), you can do that too!
Work with your group in one doc.

One of the battles between Federalists and Antifederalists was connected to state v. local power. Think about where these issues should be decided/controlled. 
Federalism: Whose power should it be? - Explain which level of government should control the following issue and why. If you want to argue for municipal (city), you can do that too!
Work with your group in one doc.

After discussing the Madison case, write any lingering thoughts, reactions, or concerns.

What is his diagnosis?
Why does he think they need a stronger government?
What is a tyrannical majority?
Focus on his solution: Why does Madison think the federal negative is the solution?
Where do you see evidence of Madison’s position? 
Why was it rejected?
What was used instead?
HOW MUCH POWER SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAVE?
If you had been a delegate at the Constitutional Convention, what reforms would you have wanted? (what powers does the government need? What else might be needed?)

After discussing the Madison case, write any lingering thoughts, reactions, or concerns.

What is his diagnosis?
Why does he think they need a stronger government?
What is a tyrannical majority?
Focus on his solution: Why does Madison think the federal negative is the solution?
Where do you see evidence of Madison’s position?
Why was it rejected?
What was used instead?
HOW MUCH POWER SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAVE?
If you had been a delegate at the Constitutional Convention, what reforms would you have wanted? (what powers does the government need? What else might be needed?)

And NOW: Write a public letter!
You are writing a letter to the local newspaper to defend your position on whether or not to accept to vote for ratification.
What are your three main arguments for or against the Constitution? (Use direct quotations or specific references to the Constitution or arguments from Fed and Antifeds!)
Explain your reasoning. Remember, you are making an argument.
Remember, you are passionate about your position! 
Please type directly into the document. Thanks!
Guidelines:
Use sources from class - Federalist and Anti-federalist Sources and Chart
Chapter 2
Pocket Constitution - Interactive Constitution - Annotated Constitution
If you use a quote, use it sparingly - paraphrase and cite 
500 words :)
Try to be creative.

And NOW: Write a public letter!
You are writing a letter to the local newspaper to defend your position on whether or not to accept to vote for ratification.
What are your three main arguments for or against the Constitution? (Use direct quotations or specific references to the Constitution or arguments from Fed and Antifeds!)
Explain your reasoning. Remember, you are making an argument.
Remember, you are passionate about your position! 
Please type directly into the document. Thanks!
Guidelines:
Use sources from class - Federalist and Anti-federalist Sources and Chart
Chapter 2
Pocket Constitution - Interactive Constitution - Annotated Constitution
If you use a quote, use it sparingly - paraphrase and cite 
500 words :)
Try to be creative.

And NOW: Write a public letter!
You are writing a letter to the local newspaper to defend your position on whether or not to accept to vote for ratification.
What are your three main arguments for or against the Constitution? (Use direct quotations or specific references to the Constitution or arguments from Fed and Antifeds!)
Explain your reasoning. Remember, you are making an argument.
Remember, you are passionate about your position! 
Please type directly into the document. Thanks!
Guidelines:
Use sources from class - Federalist and Anti-federalist Sources and Chart
Chapter 2
Pocket Constitution - Interactive Constitution - Annotated Constitution
If you use a quote, use it sparingly - paraphrase and cite 
500 words :)
Try to be creative.

And NOW: Write a public letter!
You are writing a letter to the local newspaper to defend your position on whether or not to accept to vote for ratification.
What are your three main arguments for or against the Constitution? (Use direct quotations or specific references to the Constitution or arguments from Fed and Antifeds!)
Explain your reasoning. Remember, you are making an argument.
Remember, you are passionate about your position! 
Please type directly into the document. Thanks!
Guidelines:
Use sources from class - Federalist and Anti-federalist Sources and Chart
Chapter 2
Pocket Constitution - Interactive Constitution - Annotated Constitution
If you use a quote, use it sparingly - paraphrase and cite 
500 words :)
Try to be creative.

Hello! I'd like you to continue the discussion of the role and purpose of government here. (I encourage you to push your thinking on this. If you say we need laws for safety, what do you mean?)
What are the most important functions of government? Why are they the most important?

Format for post:
1. Introduce yourself. What year are you in school? Options: What activities are you involved in? What is one interesting fact about you? Best piece of advice for people?
2. Write your response to the prompt. (Minimum of 100 words - about 5 sentences - recommend drafting in a Google doc, but you do what you need to do!)
3. Respond to two other people. (Go to "Classmate Answers" for this - it's at the top.) Look at the replies of others and see if you can add something.
Bonus: Respond to one more person, and get a good thread going that makes other people want to continue the discussion!

Norms:
Just be respectful. :)
We are going to grade ourselves on Friday. I'll explain.

Hello!
1st: Complete the Course Intro Survey 
2nd: Read the syllabus and keep track of your questions - complete your part of the Course Expectations form
3rd: Show parents/guardians and have them include contact info
4th: Find your supplies:) Let me know if you need any help with this. 
Have a great day!