Homework - PAPER IS DUE ON MONDAY!
Today in class we discussed the reasons for the differences in voter turnout rates in presidetial v. congressional elections. We also discussed the presidential nomination process. BE SURE TO GET THESE NOTES FROM A FRIEND. We also finished the notes from yesterday.
Homework - PAPER IS DUE ON MONDAY! Today in class we discussed the influences of third parties and the obstacles they face. We also discussed reasons for the decline of political party power. Finally we started our notes on campaigns and elections. Be sure to get the notes from a friend.
Remember: Extra credit is due tomorrow. Also be sure to continue with the reading. Paper is due 3/1/10. Today in class we discussed the influences on voting and started our study of political parties. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. Also, please read Chapter 8 by Thursday and Chapter 10 by Wednesday 3/3.
Today in class we:
1. Discussed the free response section of the test. 2. Discussed last night's homework assignment. 3. Discussed voter turnout rates and took notes on characteristics of regular voters. Remember: EC Political Cartoon is due on Friday. Paper is due on Monday. You should have finished reading Chapter 5 and 6. You need to read Chapter 7 by tomorrow. Today in class we:
1. Finished our study of public opinion and public opinion polling, including the pros of polling, other methods used to measure opinion, why opinion doesn't always reflect policy development. 2. Took notes on voting/participation. 3. Worked to identify reasons for low voter turnout and suggested reforms for increasing voter turnout. The homework is: 1. AP Test payments are past due. Please submit your payment ASAP. 2. Answer the following in complete sentences: Is public opinion polling good for democracy? If yes, why might it be bad for democracy? 3. Test EC is due tomorrow. 4. Political Cartoon Analysis EC is due on Friday. 5. Supreme Court paper is due on Monday, March 1st. 6. Continue with reading -- you should be done reading Chapter 5. Read Chapter 6 and 7 by Wednesday. Chapter 6 Vocab Terms to Know: Split ticket voter Straight ticket voter Cannot voter Cross pressured voter Ballot fatigue Absentee Ballot Coattail Effect Non-voter Today in class we:
1. Discussed the opinion of elites (and how it differs from the opinion of others) 2. Took notes on the public opinion polling 3. Identified the steps and rules of public opinion polling 4. Discussed polling methods AND limits of public opinion polling HOMEWORK: Test EC is due on Tuesday Political Cartoon EC is due on Friday Paper is due March 1st Read Chapter 6 by Monday (you should have already read Chapter 5). Also read Chapter 7 by Wednesday Today in class we:
1. Discussed the gender gap and reviewed polling data from 2004 and 2008. 2. Finished the notes on political socialization. 3. Watched a video -- Polling and Statistics Homework: Complete the poll by tomorrow Test EC due on Tuesday EC Political Cartoon due on Friday, 2.26 Paper due March 1st. Today in class we:
1. Took notes on political socialization 2. Discussed the gender gap The homework is to: 1. Finish reading Chapter 5 2. Complete the public opinion poll by Friday. 3. Paper is due March 1st 4. Make-up / Extra Credit Cartoons are due Friday, February 26th. Today in class we took the free response section of the test.
HW: Reads 103-111 by tomorrow; Read 111-124 by Thursday. Today in class we took the MC section of the test, as well as one of the essays. We will complete the remainder of the free response/essay section tomorrow.
HW: AP Test payments are past due! Reading for week -- Read p. 103-111 by Wednesday; 111-112 by Thursday; All of Chapter 6 by Monday. |
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