AP Government Claudia Alfaro
A.P. Government Calendar
Unit I: August 26th – October 11th, 2016
CH 1-4
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Homework |
Quiz over pages: |
Friday, 8/26
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Distribute Syllabus and Policies How to succeed in A.P. Government… (First Day Schedule) |
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N/A |
Monday, 8/29 |
What is Power? Discussion Political power – Types of political systems vs. economic systems.
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Island Government Simulation |
N/A |
Tuesday, 8/30 |
How Political Power is Distributed – Elitism vs. Pluralism Characteristics and Origins of the State The Social Contract Theory - Locke vs. Hobbes
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Wednesday, 9/1
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Finish the Social Contract Theory – Locke vs. Hobbes
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Thursday, 9/2 |
Key Constitutional Concepts Read Federalist #51,10,78 – Due Thursday
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N/A |
Friday, 9/3 |
Foundations Power Point |
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Monday, 9/5 |
No School – Labor Day |
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N/A
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Tuesday, 9/6 |
Review the Key Constitutional Concepts Discuss Federalist #51
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Complete Vocab and foundations Readings |
Vocab Quiz
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Wednesday, 9/7
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Cornell Notes/ Homework Packet
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foundations Readings |
N/A
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Thursday, 9/8
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Google Classroom Federalist 10,51,78 John Locke “Second Treaties of Government” |
Federalist 10,51,78 Reading |
Cornell Notes
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Friday, 9/9 |
Group Activity Presidential Candidate Research
Distribute Homework and FRQ Packets |
Federalist Papers Google Classroom Submit online |
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Monday, 9/12
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Chapter 1 Notes/ Lecture |
Read Chapter 1: Introducing Gov’t in America (pp. 2-13) |
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Tuesday, 9/13 |
Chapter 1 Notes/ Lecture |
Ch 1 Homework Packet/ Vocab
Reading p. 14-25 |
Reading Quiz p.2-13 |
Wednesday 9/15 |
Cornell Notes Review |
Presidential Candidate Research Poster Due
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Reading Quiz p.14-25 |
Thursday 9/16 |
Google Classroom Campaign Finance Webquest |
FRQ 2009#1 |
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Friday 9/17 |
Google Classroom Campaign Finance Webquest |
Ch 1 Test |
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Monday, 9/20 |
Chapter 2 Notes/ Lecture |
Chapter 2 Homework Packet/ Vocab |
Reading Quiz p.30-40 |
Tuesday, 9/21 |
Chapter 2 Notes/ Lecture |
Ch. 2 Practice FRQ 2007#4 |
Reading Quiz p.40-51 |
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Google Classroom
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CH 2 Homework Packet |
Reading Quiz p.51-67 |
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Wednesday, 9/22 |
Cornell Notes FRQ Practice |
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Thursday, 9/23 |
Federalism Panel Discussion Group work |
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Vocab Quiz
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Friday 9/24 |
Ch 2 Test |
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Ch 2 Test |
Monday, 9/26 |
Ch 3 Lecture/ Federalism |
CH 3 Homework Packet
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Tuesday, 9/27 |
Ch 3 Lecture/ Federalism |
Readings 68-81 |
Vocabulary Quiz |
Wednesday, 9/28 |
Federalism Issues Federalism: Federal Grants and Federal Mandates
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Reading 82-96 |
Reading Quiz 68-81 |
Thursday, 9/29 |
Origins and Structure of American Federalism The Supreme Court and American Federalism (McCulloch v. Maryland, Barron v. Baltimore, Gibbons v. Ogden)
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FRQ 2005#2 |
Reading Quiz82-96 |
Friday, 9/30
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How to answer a FRQ (Free Response Question) Check FRQ Test over Chapters 1 – 3, in-class readings and notes.
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Study Guide p.51 FRQ Booklet |
Extra Credit #1 AP Exam Study Guide p.51 |
Monday, 10/3 |
California Proposition Reasearch Project |
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Tuesday, 10/4 |
California Proposition Reasearch Project |
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Wednesday, 10/5 |
Campaign Finance |
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Thursday, 10/6 |
Campaign Finance |
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Friday, 10/7 |
Campaign Finance |
/ Federalism Panel Discussion Due October 17,18,19 Debates |
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Monday, 10/10 |
Mock Election Group Review Preparation Day |
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Tuesday, 10/11 |
Mock Election Day |
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Wednesday, 10/12 |
Ch4 Civil LibertiesLecture Notes |
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Thursday, 10/13 |
Ch4 Civil Liberties Lecture Notes |
Reading p. 100-120 |
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Friday, 10/14 |
Cornell Notes |
Homework Packet ch 4 Reading p.120-136 |
Reading Quiz p.100-120 |
Monday, 10/17 |
Civil Liberties Outline Scenarios |
Vocab |
Reading Quiz 120-136 |
Tuesday, 10/18 |
Court Cases/ FRQ |
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Vocab Quiz Ch 4 |
AP U.S. Government and Politics explores the political theory and everyday practice that direct the daily operation of our government and shape our public policy. This course will familiarize students with various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics.
The express purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the AP Exam for U.S. Government and Politics. As a college level course, it requires students to take on a substantial amount of reading and preparation for every class.