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

October 31, 2011

Humanities 10
Homework:
1. Japan has denied what happened during the Second World War. Why do
you think Japan has denied these events? What do you think Japan
should do to compensate the "Comfort Women" for the trauma they
endured during the war?
2. Bring a SSR book with you to class.

AP Gov
Campaign visits paper

October 28, 2011

Humanities 10
Extra credit assignment--do the 30 day writing challenge on nanowrimo.org

AP Gov

Homework: Read the packet about election spending and answer the questions

Extra Credit opportunity--Measure L Precinct Walk
Saturday Oct. 29
9:30-12-30
Meet at the Oceana Market
200 Eureka Square

October 19, 2011

Humanities 10

Finish thank you letter for Dora Sorell

AP Gov

Complete the handout on the Democratic Party and the Republican Party from 2008. Look up three issues and find out what the current stance is on these issues. Feel free to use http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm or other web pages to find the party stance on the issues.

For Senior Exhibition:
You must set the bottom margin of the paper at .8" to end up with an inch margin. this is becasue the computer makes the marglin larger after it places the number on the bottom.

For the first draft of paper:
       1) It must be brought to Ms. Hughes room by 8AM. A minute late and you will lose 1000 points. You can turn it in earlier to Ms. Hughes.
        2) You must combine the background and the first point of view into one paper. when you end the background, the next line should read:  First Point of View and the next line should be the first sentence of your Point of View.

October 17, 2011

Humanities 10

Night Quote project is due on Wed.


AP GOV

Look at a few advertisements on this website: 

http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/