Tacky Day II

Tacky Day--2013 Homecoming Week!! Yes, very tacky!!

Prom 2013---Very classy students! You guys looked fantastic! These will not embarass anyone I hope....

AP Review Powerpoint Link

Hi All,

http://mlynde.wikispaces.com/AP+Gov%27t+Review+Page


If you need help with major vocabulary---go to this link and then scroll down to #14.

The rest of the information on the page is very important as well.......

See you Friday and then Monday----please be in class if you can unless you are on a fieldtrip.

Mr. P

Tutorials for AP Gov

1. Do the Diagnostic Test #1 in front of workbook.
2. See how many of those you miss and what kind of questions you are missing.
3. Focus on the BRANCHES.
4. Study the "Top Ten List Packet" that I gave you a few weeks ago.
5. Bring your questions for review on Friday!!!!!!!
6. I am staying Thursday after school and Monday.

Study!  Study!  Study!

Blog for April 29th

Based on our readings and discussions, what are "three" court cases that you found interesting and why?

Blog for April 22-28

Miranda v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright were two huge cases in the 1960's. Answer the following discussion questions.

1). What is your position of the Miranda warnings? Does this help or hinder police law enforcement
       officials?

2). In assessing Gideon v. Wainwright, what does "the Assistance of Counsel" mean? In what sense was Gideon permitted to have the "Assistance of Counsel"? In what sense was he denied it?

NO Blog This Week!!  (April 15-21)

Blogs will resume next week--Points will still be added up accordingly at the end of the nine weeks.

Blog for 4/8-4/14

What would the Founding Father's think of the modern presidency?

Is the President the most powerful person in the world or is the President not as powerful after all?  Support your answer!!

Chapter 13 President's Powerpoint/Notes & Chapter 14 Supreme Court are now posted on download page......

Remember President's Powerpoint Notes are DUE this Wed!!! (Quiz grade)

I will give you the Chapter 14 Judicial Branch tomorrow OR you can download them off the site.

Chapter 14 Judicial Branch PP Notes are due this Friday. (Quiz grade)

See you all tomorrow---try NOT to miss anymore classes----time is becoming very crucial.

Blog for 4/1---4/7

In your opinion, is America ready for the 1st woman President of the U.S?  Why or why not?  You will need to give factual historical evidence as well (no sexism). In this exercise, you will need to learn to "agree" to "disagree." Do we as a country elect a female just to "elect a female" or are we actually ready for this? 

Tutorial from Citizen U (AP Government Teachers) Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/user/MyCitizenU

Fantastic site for review and learning material!!

Nine Weeks Study Guide (Exam is next Tuesday--So I can get them graded)

                                        Chapter 12 Only!!
*Congress is the only thing that is on your 9 weeks exam.
* Study these terms/concepts. If it is NOT on the Study Guide it is NOT on the exam.
* Look at your Workbook (Chapter 12) and Text (Chapter 12). READ!  READ! READ!

There will be 20-25 multiple choice + One FRQ.
FRQ will be something about the powers of the House and powers of the Senate. If you KNOW how they are alike and different you will be just fine! Personally, I would know the legislative tactics they employ in the Senate.


filibuster
17th Amendment
cloture
reapportionment
Powers and special  priviledges of the Senate--How many?  Term?  Age to become Senator? 
Powers and special priviledges of the House-- Same thing as Senate.....
Incumbency effect
pork barrel politics
logrolling
riders
bicameral
congressional districting
gerrymandering
How A Bill Becomes A Law

Blog for March 18-Last Blog for Nine Weeks!

Answer the following (2) questions and respond to another AP student.


(1) In your opinion, "if" you had the power to "change" Congress, what major changes would you make? Why?

(2)  In your overall assessment, did the Founding Fathers give way too much power to the legislative branch?

** For Chapters 9 & 11--Powerpoint Notes are already done!! See note below....

Good Evening--

After I passed out "Chapter 9 & 11" Powerpoint Notes---I realized that I HAD already done them for you!!  Because these chapters have alot of information in them, I now remember they are completed. So there isn't anything you need to do for these powerpoints---you have them. No grade will be taken--but your quiz this Friday will come off of that handout. 

Sorry for the confusion--
Mr. P

Oh Snap! Shhhhhh...It's the SBBB---aka Spring Break Blog Bonus....

For an  extra 100 points!!!! You have until Sunday night to do this.

Yep, Master P has struck again.  


All this requires is one response to the question AND to someone else.

So far from our discussions and in class, what would be 1-2 things that you have learned up until now that you didn't realize or know about American Government/Politics? How has this changed your line of thinking?

Blog for March 4-10th (Due Sunday 3/10/13)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAjxNC-NW_E

After viewing the link and your current knowledge of politics, do you agree or disagree with the video?

Is it true that interest groups are taking over our electoral system?  Explain your position.

Readings for Next Week (Feb 25-March)

                                                  Read!  Read!  Read!

Monday--Financial Workshop--We still have readings- WB Chapter 10 p. 118-123, Text Chapter 10,
p.303-307

Tuesday-- Same readings as Monday--Be ready to discuss!!!

Wed--WB pp. 119-123,  Text p. 308-316

Thursday--B 119-123, WB p. 129-131, Text-p. 321-328

Friday WB p. 119-123 & 129-134,  Textbook p. 339-348

BLOG #4 (Due Sunday Feb 2/24/13 (midnight) Worth 150 points this week!!!!

Based on your political socialization and your opinion, what are (three) purposes of political parties? In your line of thinking, how do they work? 

AP Readings for Feb 18-22

Because of field trips and it being a three day weekend, here are the required readings for next week:

I will pass out Chapter 8 Powerpoint Notes on Friday (2/15/13)---IF you want to download them now, they are on the website....everything is there for you.

*** Stay close to the powerpoint notes and WB 9.*****

Monday--Off
Tuesday-- WB 9, Text pp. 247-253, PP Notes
Wed- WB 9, Chapter 8 Powerpoint Notes
Thurs-Same
Fri-Same  

***Handouts due are: (1) Chapter 8 Powerpoint Notes   AND (2) Chapter 3 & 6 Reading Textbook Questions

Blog #3 (You have until Feb 17th--midnight)

View the following Youtube video 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHSYSIX4s7I

Did you inherit your parent/guardian's political beliefs or are you opposite of theirs?  Why or why not? Using the information from the video and our classroom discussions and readings, how do you base your political ideas? Does this video portray your views of political socialization?

Tutorial Links to sites if you need help with concepts, terms, etc....

If you ever need help and I'm not around----other than some classmates, check these out:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeKnrdv5Itk     (Crazy guy but great and funny stuff)




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYgp-7gtkTc  (Very short and to the point if you work that way)

Major Hints for Quiz on Feb 8th ...BIG Brother of the BLOG has posted some relevant information.....Shhhhhh who is checking the BLOG?

There is a 100% chance this will be on the quiz Friday--is this all of it? Almost.
Peace.

McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
U.S. v. Lopez (1995) will cover in class on Thursday (in text as well)
10th Amendment
Block vs. Categorical grants
inherent powers
delegated powers
Federalism


More hints in class tomorrow---Shhh....

Gun Control ( Due Feb 9, 2013)

Should gun control laws be changed state wide? Do you believe in the right to bear arms? Why or why not?

If you need the notes or powerpoints for now....go to this link:

Thank you all for your birthday wishes today! I appreciate it.

Hope you are enjoying the course so far!


**Until I can get Edmodo up and running, here is where you can download powerpoints and notes. I have everything for Chapters 1-3.

http://schools.aldine.k12.tx.us/webs/dpyle/home.htm

1. Once you have accessed this site, go to the downloads tab. This site is password protected.
     user: masterp
     pass: masterp

2. Scroll down and you will see the notes and powerpoints for your studying purposes etc.

I hope this helps...
Mr. P

Blog #1----If you were President of the United States.....

You are President of the United States, what are three (3) areas of concern you have for the country? What policies would you like to enact? Explain your choices and reasoning. Respond and to someone else. If the responses are not adequate, will receive no points for your entry. You have until Sunday Feb 3, midnight to post.

Welcome to AP Government, Spring 2013! Watch for more information!!!

 



Here we go!!  Hang on!!!!