AP U.S. Government & Politics

Monday, October 27, 2008 - C Day

Homework Due: Read pp. 364-378, Chapter 12 of Edwards.

  1. Reading quiz on pp. 364-378 of Edwards.
  2. Discuss the reading for today.
  3. Mr. E & Debs v. US
  4. First Newsmaker report!
  5. Read pp. 378-387 for Wednesday, Chapter 12 of Edwards. Expect a vocabulary quiz on Congress (no reading quiz Wednesday)!

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

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - B Day

Homework Due: Read pp. 378-387, Chapter 12 of Edwards.

  1. Vocabulary quiz on Congress.
  2. Newsmaker report and case brief presentations!
  3. Discuss the closing of the Congress chapter.
  4. Congress simulation...Lab 150, and in-class write: Effectiveness of Congress....
  5. Read pp. 390-400 for Friday, 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?

Friday, October 31, 2008 - B Day

Homework Due: Read pp. 390-400, Chapter 13 of Edwards: The Presidency.

  1. Reading quiz on pp. 390-400 of Edwards.
  2. Newsmaker report!
  3. Discuss the first part of Chapter 13, the Presidency.
  4. Video Debate and discussion on topics about the Presidency...
  5. Case brief presentations!
  6. Read pp. 400-416 for Monday, 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.

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