AP U.S. Government & Politics
Monday, October 20, 2008 - C Day ~ Mentorship Morning!
Homework Due:
- Aaron will present his Supreme Court case today!
- Quizzes will be returned today from last week...
- Any remaining time may be spent preparing/discussing topics for the unit test on Wednesday: Unit 3!
- Consult the case brief schedule for your presentation dates: You must be prepared to present on your assigned date!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - B Day
Homework Due: None!
- Take the Unit 3 test.
- The newsmaker reports will be discussed and scheduled...
- Case Brief Presentations - Schedule!
- Begin reading Chapter 12 of Edwards, pp. 352-364 for Thursday.
Friday, October 24, 2008 - B Day
Homework Due: Read pp. 352-364 for Thursday, Chapter 12 of Edwards.
- Reading quiz on pp. 352-364 of Edwards.
- Discuss the first part of Chapter 12, and discuss the focus question...
- Unit 4 Focus Question: Does the system of checks and balances produce an effective federal government, or an ineffective federal government?
- Case Brief Presentations - Schedule!
- Ensure the newsmaker assignments are understood. They begin next week!
- Read pp. 365-378 for Monday, Chapter 12 of Edwards.
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