AP US Government/Microeconomics Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Upload your partner's presentation for questions 1, 2, and 3. You should answer all the questions on the prompt.
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Complete the following MC questions in the 1hr 10 min time period. You will find the questions on AP classroom under 2018 International Practice Exam MCQ
The assignment is due tonight by 11:59pm.
The assignment is due tonight by 11:59pm.
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Complete the following handout while watching the assigned ed puzzle video.
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Upload a photo of your receipt from Panda Express for Thursday May 6 Fundraiser! Attached you will find the flyer.
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Complete the following Cheat Sheet in groups. You all should upload your own work for the cheat sheet though.
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Submit your 4 essays as hand written papers on Google Classroom. You will have till tonight at 11:59pm to submit your essays.
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Answer the following questions regarding Roe Vs Wade:
What are the facts of the case?
What is the holding?
What is the constituional principle?
What are the facts of the case?
What is the holding?
What is the constituional principle?
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Complete units 4 and 5 progress check FRQ on AP Classroom. Again be sure to complete both Progress Checks.
Do not copy or plagiarized from the internet or from each other.
Your exam will be due Thursday at 8:30am.
Do not copy or plagiarized from the internet or from each other.
Your exam will be due Thursday at 8:30am.
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Complete the following progress check for Unit 6. You will be working in pairs but each of you need to submit your own essay.
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Watch the following video and upload all your notes from the video!
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Watch the following video and upload all your notes from the video!
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Watch the following video and upload all your notes from the video!
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Upload your notes and finish the attached Google form.
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Step 2: Click buy now
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Step 4: Enter coupon code: crespo18
Step 5: Click on enroll now. (Total price will be $10.00)
Upload a photo of your confirmation.
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Edpuzzle - 5.2 Perfectly Competitive Labor Market and Firm: Econ Concepts in 60 Seconds- Advanced Placement
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Upload notes from the two AP Classroom videos for section 5.2. Complete the 5.2 Exit Slip on AP Classroom.
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Please complete the following exit slip Google Form by next week on Tuesday at 8:30am.
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Upload all your notes from the 3 assigned videos on AP Classroom for 4.1 section.
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Edpuzzle - Perfect Competition and Monopolies Practice (with charts)- Microeconomics Unit 4.14 (Project Grade 10pts)
Watch the whole video. Copy down all the charts and answers that should be given based on the problems. So you should be copying notes for the whole video. This will be worth a project grade of 10pts.
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Upload all your notes from the following two videos. You should watch the 4.2 video first followed by the 4.3 video. This is due by 12:30pm today.
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You will need to watch the two following videos. After you will need to upload your notes for both videos. If you do not upload your notes you will get a 0 for the assignment.
Watch the 10min video first!
The video notes are due Tuesday on March 2 at 8:30am.
Watch the 10min video first!
The video notes are due Tuesday on March 2 at 8:30am.
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Upload all your work from the 27 MCQ. Submit one per group. (Have all 3 members names).
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You will submit one per pair. Be sure you complete fill out the questions.Be sure to draw out the graphs.
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You will find the FRQ on AP Classroom. Do not copy any answers online.
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If you submit by tonight, it will go in as a test grade.
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You will complete the 2.3-2.4 Review MC questions assignment on AP Classroom. You will have 15mins to complete the 7 MC questions.
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Complete the following Google Form for homework based on 2.1. Be sure your responses are well written!
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You will just submit one per group. Be sure to include both partner's name on the Google Form.
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There are two main parts for your unit 1 exam.
Part 1 is to watch the following Ed Puzzle video on the link. It is an overview of Unit 1. While you watch the video complete the Micro Unit 1 study guide on the attachment. It is a PDF so if you aren't able to edit the PDF cause of your device you will need to write our your responses. The whole study guide should be completed. This is worth 40pts of your overall exam score. The video will help you out with filling out the study guide so be sure to do the study guide while watching the video.
Part 2 is the 2 FRQ questions on AP classroom. The title is called Unit 1 Progress check FRQ. There are two essays there you should do. You will need to do your work on a separate paper and upload your work. The 2 FRQ questions are worth 60pts for your overall score. DO NOT copy from any sources online or cheat on this portion. Again you will find the essays on AP classroom for Microeconomics.
Part 1 is to watch the following Ed Puzzle video on the link. It is an overview of Unit 1. While you watch the video complete the Micro Unit 1 study guide on the attachment. It is a PDF so if you aren't able to edit the PDF cause of your device you will need to write our your responses. The whole study guide should be completed. This is worth 40pts of your overall exam score. The video will help you out with filling out the study guide so be sure to do the study guide while watching the video.
Part 2 is the 2 FRQ questions on AP classroom. The title is called Unit 1 Progress check FRQ. There are two essays there you should do. You will need to do your work on a separate paper and upload your work. The 2 FRQ questions are worth 60pts for your overall score. DO NOT copy from any sources online or cheat on this portion. Again you will find the essays on AP classroom for Microeconomics.
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Upload your notes from my lecture video that I created for 1.5.
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Submit your group partner's assignment. You only need to submit one with both names on the assignment.
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You only need to submit one per group but include both partners name on the quiz.
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Please upload your notes from the 1.3 lecture video that I made.
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Upload your notes from today's class onto Google Classroom.
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Please upload your notes from 1.2 video lecture once you are completed with watching the video.
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
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Upload your notes from today's 1.1 lecture by the end of class.
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Submit your final exam on a Google Doc. Attach you will also find the chart for question 2 as a photo in case it is hard to see it on the test pdf.
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
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Please complete the Freedom of Speech Argumentative Essay found on AP Classroom. This essay is an argumentative essay,. due Tuesday at 8:30am.
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Attach is the google doc for the project. This will be due November 24th.
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Complete the two exit slips when watching the videos for the two sections. One is on a google doc and the other is on a google form.
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Edpuzzle - Topic 3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety AP Government
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
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Complete the Google Form exit slip by tonight at 11:59pm. Be sure to write out your answers in complete full detailed responses.
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
Peer responses due tonight at 11:59pm.
Peer responses due tonight at 11:59pm.
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Upload all your notes from today's class including discussion question responses.
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There are two parts to this exam that are on AP Classroom. Be sure to have the exam completed by Monday at 8:30am.
1. Part 1 is the Unit 2 Progress Check FRQ. There are 3 essay questions for you to answer on this part.
2. Part 2 is the Unit 2 Exam (Part 2). There is only one long essay for this part.
Be sure to complete all 4 of the essays for your exam.
1. Part 1 is the Unit 2 Progress Check FRQ. There are 3 essay questions for you to answer on this part.
2. Part 2 is the Unit 2 Exam (Part 2). There is only one long essay for this part.
Be sure to complete all 4 of the essays for your exam.
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Complete the timed essay on AP Classroom.
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Complete the two FRQs assigned for Unit 2 on AP Classroom by Thursday at 8:30am.
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Complete the following two Google Forms after watching the lecture videos.
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Aiden's Campaign issue:
A horribly negative campaign ad runs about you in which you are quoted but you feel it was taken totally out of context.
Aiden's Campaign will issue a statement on Flipgrid by Tuesday!
A horribly negative campaign ad runs about you in which you are quoted but you feel it was taken totally out of context.
Aiden's Campaign will issue a statement on Flipgrid by Tuesday!
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Read through the following two articles in the attachment.
Then respond to the following questions in a google doc. Be sure your response is in full detail and you fully answer the questions clearly.
1. Describe Clarence Thomas’ judicial philosophy.
2. Identify 2 opinions Thomas has that are “out of the mainstream” even compared with other conservatives.
3. Describe the difference in ideology between Kavanaugh and the Justice he replaced, Anthony Kennedy.
4. How does Kavanaugh’s appointment change the Supreme Court in terms precedents that are now in jeopardy?
Then respond to the following questions in a google doc. Be sure your response is in full detail and you fully answer the questions clearly.
1. Describe Clarence Thomas’ judicial philosophy.
2. Identify 2 opinions Thomas has that are “out of the mainstream” even compared with other conservatives.
3. Describe the difference in ideology between Kavanaugh and the Justice he replaced, Anthony Kennedy.
4. How does Kavanaugh’s appointment change the Supreme Court in terms precedents that are now in jeopardy?
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Each pair of students will be assigned one of the cases linked to in the above article. For your case, you are responsible for answering the following questions (note: question #3 may not be answered in the article). Each pair will then share their findings with the class.
Describe the basic facts of the case.
Why is/was it controversial?
Who would likely oppose this ruling?
Is this issue particularly controversial today?
Describe the basic facts of the case.
Why is/was it controversial?
Who would likely oppose this ruling?
Is this issue particularly controversial today?
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Michael Coto's Campaign issue:
A decades-old photo of you surfaces in which you are attacking a police offer at a protest rally.
Coto's Campaign will issue a statement on Flipgrid by Thursday!
A decades-old photo of you surfaces in which you are attacking a police offer at a protest rally.
Coto's Campaign will issue a statement on Flipgrid by Thursday!
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If you are not the presidential candidate, you will need to fill out this doc during the debate. You will submit this by the end of class.
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In the follow attachment you will Jefferey's response to Marco's Campaign issue.
All the campaign managers should respond to Jefferey's statement.
All the campaign managers should respond to Jefferey's statement.
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Marcos's Campaign Issue:
Your child (who is not yet 21 years old) is arrested and charged with a DUI.
Marcos's Campaign will issue a response by Monday at 8:30am on Flipgrid.
Your child (who is not yet 21 years old) is arrested and charged with a DUI.
Marcos's Campaign will issue a response by Monday at 8:30am on Flipgrid.
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Anthony's Campaign Issue:
You get accused of sexual harassment by a former employee.
Anthony's Campaign will issue a response by Monday at 8:30am on Flipgrid.
You get accused of sexual harassment by a former employee.
Anthony's Campaign will issue a response by Monday at 8:30am on Flipgrid.
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Complete the complete doc in your groups. Be sure to discuss over with your group when filling it out. Only one group member needs to submit it.
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
Respond to two peers by Thursday at 8:30am.
Respond to two peers by Thursday at 8:30am.
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All the Campaign spokes people from the other groups should respond to Ricardo's resposne by Thursday at 8:30am. You may response through a comment here on the posting.
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Complete the Unit 5 Progress checks for the MCQ and FRQ for unit 5. Be sure to complete the 3 parts for the exam. The exam is worth 100pts. Your exam is due by 11:59pm this Thursday.
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Complete the 15 MCQ on AP classroom for a review on unit 5. You will only have 15 mins to complete all the questions so be sure to be mindful of the time limit. Watch the unit 5 review videos on AP Classroom before completing the assignment on AP Classroom.
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Please fill out the two Google Forms. Be sure to write out your answers in full complete detailed responses.
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Read the following article called Debating ‘Citizens United’.
Then respond the following questions in a 200 min word limit response.
Here are the following questions:
Describe 3 arguments Abrams makes in favor of the holding in Citizens United v. F.E.C.
Describe 3 arguments Neuborne makes against the holding in Citizens United v. F.E.C.
Write one question that you would want each writer to respond to.
Which argument did you find most persuasive?
Then respond the following questions in a 200 min word limit response.
Here are the following questions:
Describe 3 arguments Abrams makes in favor of the holding in Citizens United v. F.E.C.
Describe 3 arguments Neuborne makes against the holding in Citizens United v. F.E.C.
Write one question that you would want each writer to respond to.
Which argument did you find most persuasive?
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Please fill out the Google Doc as you meet with each person.
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Please complete the following Google Doc with the Presidential Debate assignment. This will be due on Tuesday at 8:30am.
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Submit who will be on your team and your team roles. You can submit it as a google doc and just hit submit. Only one per group submission is fine.
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
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Complete the following Google Form exit slip. Be sure to write out your responses in complete full detailed responses.
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Complete the following video prompt on Flipgrid. Be sure to read though the question prompt in order to receive full credit. Please complete this at the start of today's class.
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Please follow the link below to join the conversation in Parlay
Initial post due today, responses to 2 peers due Thursday at 8:30am.
Initial post due today, responses to 2 peers due Thursday at 8:30am.
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Complete the exit slips for 5.6 and 5.7 by Tuesday, October 13 at 8:30am.
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Please complete the following parts for your exam. If you are missing any parts you will automatically lose points.
1. Read Federalist 70 (you will need it for your FRQ long essay)
2. Ed Puzzle Video on Federalist 70 (15pts)
3. Complete the Federalist questions Google Doc. You should do this while reading Federalist 70. (25pts)
4. Unit 2 and 4 FRQ essay exam on AP Classroom. (There are 3 essay questions). (60pts)
Be sure not to plagiarize or copy any work from the internet or your peers. Any form of plagiarizing will result in an automatic 0 with no chance for a retake!
Your exam is due by Thursday at 11:59pm.
1. Read Federalist 70 (you will need it for your FRQ long essay)
2. Ed Puzzle Video on Federalist 70 (15pts)
3. Complete the Federalist questions Google Doc. You should do this while reading Federalist 70. (25pts)
4. Unit 2 and 4 FRQ essay exam on AP Classroom. (There are 3 essay questions). (60pts)
Be sure not to plagiarize or copy any work from the internet or your peers. Any form of plagiarizing will result in an automatic 0 with no chance for a retake!
Your exam is due by Thursday at 11:59pm.
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Read through the following article in the link.
Then design your own scenario (make sure that is different than the ones provided).
Write a 150 word minimum describing your scenario. Why do you believe the scenario you did makes sense for the 2020 election? Your response should be on a google doc, and include the image of your scenario on the Google doc! Do not forget to do this.
Then design your own scenario (make sure that is different than the ones provided).
Write a 150 word minimum describing your scenario. Why do you believe the scenario you did makes sense for the 2020 election? Your response should be on a google doc, and include the image of your scenario on the Google doc! Do not forget to do this.
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Complete the following flipgrid activity. This assignment will be due tonight at 11:59pm and is worth a project grade.
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Please fill out the graphic organizer completely and thoroughly. Be sure to fill out all parts when watching the debate. You may write your responses on a Google Doc if you can not edit the PDF. The last four questions should be well written responses, the middle parts on the charts and be bullet point responses.
This will be worth a project grade for 25pts again since you are being required to watch the debate and fill out the graphic organizer.
If you miss the debate on Tuesday, you can either record it on your TV (it will be on non cable channels), or watch the debate on Youtube or the internet later. You will have till Thursday at 8:30am to complete the project.
This will be worth a project grade for 25pts again since you are being required to watch the debate and fill out the graphic organizer.
If you miss the debate on Tuesday, you can either record it on your TV (it will be on non cable channels), or watch the debate on Youtube or the internet later. You will have till Thursday at 8:30am to complete the project.
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Complete the two essay prompts on AP Classroom. You will have a time limit of 35 min to complete the essay.
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You will write a email message to your representative for Congress based on where you live. This will be worth a project grade. Please following the prompts below.
A. Go to https://www.house.gov/ and find your representative using the zip code lookup feature.
B. Click on the name of your representative, and then click on "on the issues". (If your representative doesn't have tab, then just research their page to find their take on issues)
C. Research your representative's stance on an issue that matters to you.
D. Write a draft of a message to your representative.
1. Your email message should begin with "Dear Representative (Name)"
2. Tell the representative who you are and why you are writing.
3. Explain why the issue is important to you and why you support or oppose your representative's stance on the issue. Be factual and respectful!
4. Get to the point. Limit your message to one typed, double-spaced page.
5. You will submit your email as a google doc first so I can review it. Type a comment on Google Classroom when you are ready for me to review it.
6. Once I review it then you can email it to your representative. (Attach a photo on Google Classroom showing the send email)
A. Go to https://www.house.gov/ and find your representative using the zip code lookup feature.
B. Click on the name of your representative, and then click on "on the issues". (If your representative doesn't have tab, then just research their page to find their take on issues)
C. Research your representative's stance on an issue that matters to you.
D. Write a draft of a message to your representative.
1. Your email message should begin with "Dear Representative (Name)"
2. Tell the representative who you are and why you are writing.
3. Explain why the issue is important to you and why you support or oppose your representative's stance on the issue. Be factual and respectful!
4. Get to the point. Limit your message to one typed, double-spaced page.
5. You will submit your email as a google doc first so I can review it. Type a comment on Google Classroom when you are ready for me to review it.
6. Once I review it then you can email it to your representative. (Attach a photo on Google Classroom showing the send email)
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Complete the following Google Form. Be sure your answers are well written.
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Complete the following flipgrid video during class.
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Should President Trump be able to nominate a Supreme Court Justice to fill in the vacancy before the 2020 election? Explain your answer in a well detailed paragraph response.
This will be 5pts as a warm up discussion.
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Create a slide deck presentation answering the following questions:
Who is the Representative for this congressional district?
Name one of the Senators representing this state.
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
How many Senators are there?
How long is the term for a Representative?
How long is the term for a Senator?
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
Who is the current president of the Senate?
Which is considered the Upper House and which is considered the Lower House of Congress?
Who is the Representative for this congressional district?
Name one of the Senators representing this state.
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
How many Senators are there?
How long is the term for a Representative?
How long is the term for a Senator?
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
Who is the current president of the Senate?
Which is considered the Upper House and which is considered the Lower House of Congress?
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Part one of the Unit 1 exam is short answer questions you should respond on the Google Doc. Be sure to complete the question prompt thoroughly though.
The second part is found on AP Classroom. It consists of 3 FRQ questions under Progress check 1 Part A and Part B.
The second part is found on AP Classroom. It consists of 3 FRQ questions under Progress check 1 Part A and Part B.
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Complete the following questions on a Google Doc.
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Upload your notes from both videos! Due Tuesday at 8:30am.
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Complete the MCQ on AP Classroom. The MCQ will be worth a HW grade.
Then complete the FRQ essay question prompt on Grants. This will be worth an essay grade so please keep that in mind! This will be due Tuesday, Sept 15 at 8:30am.
Then complete the FRQ essay question prompt on Grants. This will be worth an essay grade so please keep that in mind! This will be due Tuesday, Sept 15 at 8:30am.
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Complete the following guide when watching the two ed puzzle videos on the two supreme court cases. All you need to fill out is the holding, but look over the guide when completing it. Submit when you are done.
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1. Watch the daily video for 1.1 Video 3 on AP Classroom. Take notes throughout the video. You can write out your notes or type them, but you must upload your notes to the attachment to receive full credit. Then complete the 3 MCQ on AP Classroom. Both the video and MCQ are found on AP Classroom.
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Complete the two Google Form exit slips. Be sure your answers are well written out.
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Warm Up Question Sept 8 (Classwork 3pts): Two members of the Native American Church ingested peyote as part of a religious ceremony; as a result of this conduct, their employer fired the two men. Should there be religious exemptions to state and federal laws? Suppose that the Supreme Court ruled that there are not religious exemptions to state and federal laws. If Congress disagreed with this ruling, what could they do to limit the impact of this ruling?
Answer the following question in a well written response.
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Read through the following document, Federalist #51. Complete the guiding questions for the document.
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Submit your group response for the in class FRQ. You will be graded as a group.
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Refere to AP Classroom for essay.
Things to consider for your essay in terms of scoring:
The response must correctly articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning.
For Task A, the thesis must make a defensible claim that establishes a line of reasoning about whether the process to amend the United States Constitution should be made easier.
For Task B, the response provides one piece of evidence from the foundational documents listed that is accurately linked to the topic of the question.
For Task C, the response correctly supports the claim or thesis using one piece of relevant evidence from the foundational documents listed.
For Task D, the response correctly supports the claim or thesis using two pieces of relevant evidence.
Things to consider for your essay in terms of scoring:
The response must correctly articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning.
For Task A, the thesis must make a defensible claim that establishes a line of reasoning about whether the process to amend the United States Constitution should be made easier.
For Task B, the response provides one piece of evidence from the foundational documents listed that is accurately linked to the topic of the question.
For Task C, the response correctly supports the claim or thesis using one piece of relevant evidence from the foundational documents listed.
For Task D, the response correctly supports the claim or thesis using two pieces of relevant evidence.
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Complete the two following Google Forms. Be sure to answer the questions thoroughly. The forms will be due on Thursday at 8:30am.
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How the Great Compromise and the Electoral College Affects Politics Today Article/Essay Homework 10pts
Read through the following article in the link. Answer the following questions after. Your response should come out to a minimum of one page. Your essay will be due on Thursday at 8:30am.
Why are small states disproportionately powerful in U.S. politics today? Use evidence from the article to support your claim.
How does the Senate ensure a geographic distribution of political power in the U.S.?
In your opinion, does equal state representation in the Senate help or hinder U.S. democracy?
Why are small states disproportionately powerful in U.S. politics today? Use evidence from the article to support your claim.
How does the Senate ensure a geographic distribution of political power in the U.S.?
In your opinion, does equal state representation in the Senate help or hinder U.S. democracy?
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Please complete the quiz on AP Classroom. There are 9 questions, you will have till 11:55am to finish it.
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Upload the notes and your responses from the Just Mercy novel on the assignment tab.
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Complete the following question prompt on flipgrid. Due by the end of class.
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Answer the following questions with your partner. You just need to submit one doc per group.
1. Identify two powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation.
2. Which level of government was sovereign under the Articles of Confederation?
3.The power to coin money was held by both Congress and the several states. Identify one potential disadvantage to such a policy.
4. In spite of the disadvantage you identified in (3), why do you think states chose to retain the power to coin money for themselves when they agreed on the Articles of Confederation?
1. Identify two powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation.
2. Which level of government was sovereign under the Articles of Confederation?
3.The power to coin money was held by both Congress and the several states. Identify one potential disadvantage to such a policy.
4. In spite of the disadvantage you identified in (3), why do you think states chose to retain the power to coin money for themselves when they agreed on the Articles of Confederation?
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Read through the Articles of Confederation and annotate what you read. You may either highlight or write out notes for your annotations. You must submit your annotations by Monday, August 31 at 8:30am.
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Read through the following article on the PDF, then response to the question prompt on padlet.
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With a partner, create a list of the pros and cons for having a strong central government and create a second list with the pros and cons of having a very weak central government.
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Read through the documents for Brutus No 1 and Federalist 10. As you go through the readings, complete the guiding questions. You may need to read them twice to understand the context of the documents. You will be graded based on the guiding questions and your responses for the questions. This assignment will be due on Thursday at 8:30am.
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Complete the following Google Form for 1.2 exit slip. This will be due by due by 11:59pm tonight!
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Answer the following discussion questions. Your responses should be clear, well thought out, and insightful. Your response should be posted by the end of today's class.
You also most response to two of your peer's posts. You may provide comments or pose additional questions to your peer's responses. Please complete this by 11:59pm.
What type of government does the United States have?
In your opinion, who should be empowered to make policy decisions, the general public or elected representatives?
What advantages could there be from having the public vote directly on policies?
What advantages could there be from having elected representatives make policies?
You also most response to two of your peer's posts. You may provide comments or pose additional questions to your peer's responses. Please complete this by 11:59pm.
What type of government does the United States have?
In your opinion, who should be empowered to make policy decisions, the general public or elected representatives?
What advantages could there be from having the public vote directly on policies?
What advantages could there be from having elected representatives make policies?
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Watch the following YouTube video link. After you watch the video answer the following questions in a one page response! (Your response should be a min of one page!) Cite your sources using APA. You would mainly just be citing the YouTube video.
According to the video, identify the negative consequences of Somalia’s nearly two decades spent without a stable government.
Have there been any positive developments in the country over this time? What might explain these?
According to the video, identify the negative consequences of Somalia’s nearly two decades spent without a stable government.
Have there been any positive developments in the country over this time? What might explain these?
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Complete the following questions by responding in a 150 word response.
1.) What is your initial take on the Declaration of Independence?
2.) What are some of the main findings found within the Declaration of Independence?
3.) In what ways is the Declaration of Independence reflected in today's government (or not).
1.) What is your initial take on the Declaration of Independence?
2.) What are some of the main findings found within the Declaration of Independence?
3.) In what ways is the Declaration of Independence reflected in today's government (or not).
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Read through the whole Declaration of Dependence and complete the questions in the following handout. This will be all due by Thursday at 8:30am.
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In pairs of two you will create a slide deck to answer the following questions. You will present your presentation on Tuesday, August 18 at the start of class after our warm up. Submit your slide deck here on Google Classroom.
Imagine that you have been put in charge of establishing the rules for a new U.S. government. Work with a partner on the following issues:
Identify the 5 main goals of your government.
How much power will your government have?
What limits will be placed on your government?
What will be the role of the people in policymaking?
Based on your knowledge of U.S. government, identify any significant changes you would make to our current system.
Imagine that you have been put in charge of establishing the rules for a new U.S. government. Work with a partner on the following issues:
Identify the 5 main goals of your government.
How much power will your government have?
What limits will be placed on your government?
What will be the role of the people in policymaking?
Based on your knowledge of U.S. government, identify any significant changes you would make to our current system.
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Please read through the Google Doc for details on the Just Mercy Project. The due date for the project will be August 16, 11:59pm. You will be submitting your project on the Google Classroom assignment page here.