If you were absent, be sure to get the Chapter 8 notes from a friend.
If you would like to work ahead, read the Kesselman Chapter on Russia.
March 31-April 9th - Spring Break
March 30th
If you were absent, be sure to get the Chapter 8 notes from a friend. If you would like to work ahead, read the Kesselman Chapter on Russia. March 31-April 9th - Spring Break Monday:
Today in class we discussed the political party/interest group questions from Friday AND shared our research on interest groups. Tuesday: Today in class we completed the multiple choice section AND the first response question for the Unit Test. Wednesday: Today in class we completed the Unit Test (3 Free Response questions and extra credit). Reminders:
Today in class we finished our notes for the unit. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.
If you were absent, you also need to answer these questions in your notebook:
1. Interest Group research is due on Monday. 2. Read Wilson Chapters 9 and 10. 3. Test is Tuesday and Wednesday. 4. Cartoon is due 3/30. 5. Extra Credit is due before Spring Break. 6. Read O'Neil Chapter 8 by Thursday. Today in class we watched "Taking on the Kennedys" and completed a short writing reflection on it.
Homework: 1. Research your interest group before MONDAY. 2. Read Chapters 9 and 10 3. Cartoon due 3/30. 4. Extra Credit due before Spring Break. 5. Test Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. 6. Payments!! Today in class we finished our study of campaign finance reform.
If you were absent: 1. Get the notes regarding the campaign finance articles OR read the articles in the packet (see Tuesday folder). It is highly recommended that you read the three articles about the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. 2. Read the "What is a SuperPAC article?" 3. Make sure you understand the following about campaign finance reform:
Homework: The interest group questions are due tomorrow. Finish reading chapters 9 and 10. Cartoon is due 3/30. Extra Credit is due before Spring Break. Test is next Tuesday and Wednesday. Payments are due!!! Today in class we continued our study of campaign finance reform. If you were absent:
1. Get the notes (2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act) from a friend. 2. Read the two articles about McConnell v. FEC (see Tuesday folder). 3. Answer questions 1-10 on the Campaign Finance Reform packet. Homework: 1. Read your assigned article. 2. Answer questions 12-15 on the Campaign Finance Reform Packet. 3. Read Chapters 9 and 10. 4. Cartoon due 3/30. 5. Extra Credit due before Spring Break. 6. Test is Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. 7. Have you submitted your payment for the AP:test? Today in class we completed the Chapter 8 notes and started our study of Campaign Finance. If you were absent, get the notes from a friend. Also - complete the Campaign Finance Review, which is in the Monday folder.
Reminders: Read Chapters 9-10. Cartoon is due 3/30. Extra Credit is due before Spring Break Test will be before Spring Break. Today in class we reviewed delegates/superdelegates AND went over the remainder of the last unit test.
Reminders: Read Chapters 9 and 10 Test week of 3/27 Cartoon due 3/30 Today in class we:
1. Discussed the advantages and disadvantages of caucuses and primaries. 2. Identified problems/criticisms of the presidential nomination process. 3. Identified reform ideas for the presidential nomination process. 4. Started notes for Chapter 8. 5. Identified differences between presidential campaigns and congressional campaigns. 6. Identified influences on campaigns/election outcomes. Reminders: Next cartoon is due 3/30. Test before Spring Break Today in class we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of open and closed primaries and watched several video clips about caucuses. If you were absent, it is highly recommended that you watch at least one of the caucus videos available on Moodle.
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