AP U.S. Government & Politics

Monday, November 3, 2008 - C Day

Homework Due: Read pp. 400-416, Chapter 13 of Edwards: The Presidency.

  1. Reading quiz on pp. 400-416 of Edwards.
  2. Newsmaker report!
  3. Discuss the main reading topics and answer questions.
  4. Review comments about Congressional effectiveness.
  5. Read pp. 416-432 of Chapter 13 of Edwards: The Presidency.

Unit 4 Focus Question: Does the system of checks and balances produce an effective federal government, or an ineffective federal government?

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - B Day

Homework Due: Read pp. 416-432, Chapter 13 of Edwards: The Presidency.

  1. Reading quiz on pp. 416-432 of Edwards.
  2. Vocabulary quiz on Chapter 13.
  3. Newsmaker report and case brief presentations!
  4. Discuss reading content and additional questions about the Presidency - ELECTION!
  5. Read pp. 434-444 of Chapter 14 of Edwards: The Congress, the President, and the Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

Unit 4 Focus Question: Does the system of checks and balances produce an effective federal government, or an ineffective federal government?

Friday, November 7, 2008 - B Day

Homework Due: Read pp. 434-444 of Chapter 14 of Edwards: The Congress, the President, and the Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

  1. Reading quiz on pp. 434-444 of Edwards.
  2. Newsmaker report and case brief presentations!
  3. Complete reading guide for next Wednesday, November 12th. (It really is an assignment!) It will involve answering questions about what you have already read, and what is left to read of the chapter.
  4. Know there will be a reading quiz and a vocabulary quiz next Wednesday.
  5. Read pp. 444-463 of Chapter 14 of Edwards: The Congress, the President, and the Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending.

Unit 4 Focus Question: Does the system of checks and balances produce an effective federal government, or an ineffective federal government?

 

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