APGOPO

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FINAL EXAM REVIEW There will also be about 35 questions on the Constitution to get us to 100 overall questions. These 35 should be easy for you.

WINTER BREAK WORK Here are the pages to read along with questions that you are responsibile for. The questions will be checked for credit on Monday, Jan. 3. We will also have a quiz and test on the material.



How well would you do??????

Textbook Link for quiz questions, flashcards and other learning resources. []

Additional resources are available!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to [] Make sure that you have selected American Government from the subject list on the left hand side of the page. Next, under the "Browse American Government" heading, select "Textbooks". Choose the Sabato book. This is a newer version of our edition. Page numbers may not align.

Reading for Wednesday Nov. 17: pg 224-226 + 798 - 800 (US Const. Art I up to section 9)
Outline already posted has the important items to know. Overall, what are the powers of Congress? How are the House and Senate different? Reading for Monday, November 15: Pages 223-224 & 512-514. Use the file below you help you organize the information from pages 223-224. Read the other pages to assist you in the activity we will be taking part in during class. Tuesday's Lab Activity - Due by Wednesday. [|The Redistricting Game]

Practice Worksheet on Article I - Congress

Links to some political websites [|Politico.com] [|RealClearPolitics.com]

Check out this blog. It is produced by the Stevenson H.S. APGOPO teachers. They have a very good approach to the study of American Government and Politics. There is even a link to an APGOPO Facebook page. [|APGOPO Blog]

NEW UPDATES!!!!!
Parties, Elections, and Campaigns Review List. Test will be Tuesday.

Updated with page references.

Help with the campaign finance reading and worksheet.
Some of the blanks need additional resources to be able to find the correct answer. Here is some assistance.
 * 2: PAC's
 * 1) 4 & #5: corporations and unions
 * 6: PAC's
 * 7: $5,000
 * 8: national party
 * 9: presidential
 * 10: 5
 * 11: congressional


 * 20: national party

Most others can be found after reading the handout. Sorry for the lack of info!

There are also pages in the book to provide further info. (552-564)

[|Political Ad Discussion]media type="custom" key="7429669"

[|The Bartlett Address Ballot] This is a ballot generated by the school's address. It is from the Chicago Tribune website. To see the candidates for your home address follow the links on the Tribune's page.



Reading Assignments
Due 10/19 - 477-482 What do 3rd parties do for our system? Why do they remain minor? You should have a list of 4-5 items for each question.

Also review pgs. 510-516 on incumbency advantage and midterm elections.

Due 10/20 491-496; 496-504 What are the purposes of elections? How do can voters judgement play a role? What are the different types of elections?

What is the purpose of a presidential primary? How do states operate their primaries? Why have we evolved into this system? What are the criticisms of this system? What role do delegates to national conventions play? What are superdelegates?

Unit 4 – Parties, Elections, and The Media Roles of parties || Federalist #10 || 436-447 text || Give response on class bog || Broder article || Elections as examples of FEDERALISM Presidential nomination process || V.O. Key “//A Theory of Critical Elections”// || 491-497 text Key article || Electoral college discussion ||  || 496-507 text || 552-564 text ||
 * Day ||  Class Topics  ||  Articles/Charts/Work  ||  Reading Due for this Day  ||
 * 1 || What is a political party?
 * 2 || Do parties still matter? || David Broder - “//The Party’s Over”//
 * 3 || The role of 3rd parties || Practice FRQ – 3rd party influence/barriers || 476-480 text ||
 * 4 || Party goal = electoral victory ||   ||   ||
 * 5 || Types of elections
 * 6 || Critiques of the primary system ||   ||   ||
 * 7 || President
 * 8 || Campaign structure & finance || // Citizens United v. F.E.C., Buckley v. Valeo, BCRA 2002 //CR8 || 540-545 text
 * 9 || The media and campaigns ||  View campaign ads from [[file://hbacl_hbaad_server/HBAAD/DATA/ADMINIST/CHRISPEMBERTON/APGOPO/www.thelivingroom candidate.org |www.thelivingroom candidate.org]]// || 592-598 text ||
 * 10 || Reforming the electoral system || “A More Perfect Constitution” selections || Sabato excerpts ||
 * 11 || Discussion of reforms and ||   ||   ||
 * 11 || Review for exam ||   ||   ||
 * 12 || Unit 4 Exam - Multiple Choice and Free Response ||   ||   ||

 Unit 3 Political Participation
Pages to review in the unit 22-29 Culture and Ideology 185-188; 191 Voting Rights 399-403 Public Opinion 404-418 Socialization and beliefs 418-425 Polling 519-533 Voting Behavior    [|Push Polling Article]   [|Exit polling Data]  

UNIT 2 - FEDERALISM
Due Thursday, September 9.
 * Review the powers granted in the Constitution on pages 51-54.
 * Read pages 71-74 and be sure to know the catagories of powers.
 * Use the study guide for specific// questions and terms.
 * You may also want to look at the actual Constitution in the back of your book.

Due Monday Sept 13. Pages 76-80 Same study guide with additions for the class on Monday.

Due Wednesday September 15 p.80-85 -other forms of Federalism

Here is a video link that may help with some more examples. [|Federalism Video]

Look at the new questions and terms for review.

UNIT 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL UNDERPINNINGS
   [|VIDEO: The Declaration of Independence]