" Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country."
- Franklin Roosevelt
This semester long course will guide students through an introductory examination of the political structures that form the foundations of the government of the United States. Through an analysis of the different ideas, beliefs, groups, and institutions students will become more familiar with the structure and function of the country's government. By examining different theoretical approaches, and examples of prior political procedures students will gain a better understanding of the methods and reasoning for the operation of the United States Government. Throughout the course of the semesters students will be examining the United States Government by examining its constitutional underpinnings, the different political beliefs and behaviors, how it is influenced by special interest groups, the institutions of the national government, the formation and implementation of public policy, and the civil rights and liberty issues that form the foundations of our government. Upon completion of the course students will be given the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement test for the possibility of earning college credit.
Week 18 - Test Preparation
(Dec 11-15)
Monday : No Class "A" Day
Tuesday : Final Exam
- Units V-VI Test: Public Policy, Civil RIghts and Civil Liberties
HW: Test Corrections due next class
Wednesday : No Class "A" Day
Thursday : Unpacking the MC
- Practice FRQ
+ Make list of concepts you need to study based on exam
Friday : No Class - Zoo Project Day
Week 19 - Test Preparation
(Dec 18-22)
Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: Unpacking the FRQ
- Practicing FRQs (Assignment)
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: Semester Finals
- Class Wrap-Up
- End of Course Survey
- All Homework and Assignments need to be submitted
- Citizenship Challenge (Assignment)
Friday: No School - Winter Recess
