AP U.S. Government & Politics

Monday, October 20, 2008 - C Day ~ Mentorship Morning!

Homework Due:

  1. Aaron will present his Supreme Court case today!
  2. Quizzes will be returned today from last week...
  3. Any remaining time may be spent preparing/discussing topics for the unit test on Wednesday: Unit 3!
  4. 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!

  1. Take the Unit 3 test.
  2. The newsmaker reports will be discussed and scheduled...
  3. Case Brief Presentations - Schedule!
  4. 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.

  1. Reading quiz on pp. 352-364 of Edwards.
  2. 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?
  3. Case Brief Presentations - Schedule!
  4. Ensure the newsmaker assignments are understood. They begin next week!
  5. Read pp. 365-378 for Monday, Chapter 12 of Edwards.

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