AP Gov study web page

Check out this link for last minute help on the AP Test

http://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/ewood/amergov/USGov5th/contents.htm

March 1, 2012

AP Gov

Read "The Imperial Presidency" by Schlesinger--explain what the "Imperial Presidency" is--do you agree with Schlesinger when he says the President should “take unto himself the final judgments of war and peace”? Why or why not?

Monday Feb. 27, 2012

AP GOV

Read Presidential Power and the Modern Presidents by Richard
Neustadt (from the Lanahan Reader)--write a one page reflection on the article about
Presidential Power. What argument does Neustadt make about this
power? Be sure to include information about a presidents ability to
use persuasive skills, the "fourth branch of the government," how the
office of the president has gained power over the years, and examples
of how the job can be frustrating for presidents.

January 3, 2012

Humanities 10

Due Wed, Jan. 4th:
Double Entry Journal Notes
Cause and Effect Chart
Thesis Statement for Balzac Essay
Nine CDs for entire essay--you should have three CDs for each paragraph--it is a three body paragraph essay

November 18, 2011

Humanities 10

Finish presentations



AP Gov

Be ready to present your political parties in class. Make sure all the stances on the issues match. Bring in a completed paper at the beginning of class.

Study Guide for AP Gov Test on Thursday

Study guide for Political Parties, Nomination and Campaigns, and Elections and Voting Behavior Test

·         Be able to read and analyze charts and tables

·         Be sure to understand why we have a two party system in the US—what are the advantages and disadvantages of such a system

·         Understand what is important about third parties

·         Understand why political parties play an important role in democracy

·         Understand the concept of “ticket splitting” and who does this

·         Understand the differences between the caucus, the primary, and the national convention

·         Why is it a good thing that we have a divided govt?

·         Know the history of political parties—they were strongest when the party machine controlled the large cities

·         Know the about the Federal Election Campaign Act

·         Know which states receive the most attention during elections: Iowa and New Hampshire—why?

·         What are the criticisms of the nomination process?

·         How do PACs work during an election?

·         What important things happen at the national convention?

·         How is money spent during an election by the candidates?

·         What are the differences between the US and European campaigns?

·         What does the media focus most of their attention on during elections?

·         How does the Electoral College work?

·         Know about voter turnout—who votes?

·         Who can and cannot vote?

·         Why is voter turnout lower in the US than in other places around the world?

·         Know political efficacy

·         What is the Motor Vehicle Act?

·         Look up how Oregon’s elections are different from most other elections in the US

FRQs:

One question is about the Electoral College, one question is about Iowa and New Hampshire, and the last question is about how political parties serve as linkage institutions by making public preferences into governmental action

November 4, 2011

Humanities 10

Work on the 6 Ws. We will finish this up in class on Monday

AP Gov
-Turn in the "Why turnout in the US is so low compared to other countries" assignment
-Study for the test on Political Parties and Nominations and Elections on Thursday