Political Compass... again!

Date assigned
Tuesday, May 23


Assignment
Take the test at politicalcompass.org and record your coordinates somewhere you won't lose them (probably your phone).  Email them to me (or post on Google Group) and bring them to class on Thursday.


Due date
Thursday, May 25

Final essay

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jylhYprZAGqoo72thAuHTaxpKqVd_FCl1V0hHgFFh1E/pub

Homework: Income, expenses, and personal budget

Date assigned
Friday, May 5


Assignment
Track your income and expenses for 2 weeks.  Put them into a personal budget spreadsheet.

Example: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XeCr6pE3BI1FQRCmbAZlxOHIgKK7Vv4sgb3r5XSJ5L8/pubhtml


Due date
Friday, May 17

Resume assignment (for graduation)

Example resume: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_kSgccj4zngd8UGO944ZNpDwlrJOKmPZuEbjyq7nkZQ/pub


Follow these instructions from Ms. Kokes and send your resume to me:

So, to get there – students:

-          Log into Naviance using their email address as “username” and then put in their “password” which is either their own special password or their student ID.  If they have problems logging in tomorrow, send them to their counselor who can re-set things.  (I’ll be out tomorrow but back Monday and can help in this regard too).

-          Click on the “My Planner” tab

-          Click on the purple “Tasks Assigned to Me”

-          Click on “Resum” and voila

New this year – they do NOT need to upload their resumes.  Naviance is not talking to Synergy so now all I need is the list from you of who has met the rubric and completed their resume.  Then I will mark them complete in Synergy and their transcript will reflect that a day later.

my tasks > 2017 Resume Requirement

task information

Deadline:

Apr 30-May 15, 2017

Requirement:

graduation

Description:

A resume is a job search tool. Because the purpose of a resume is to help you obtain a job interview, this document should be a positive and accurate presentation of your skills, accomplishments, education and experiences. You may also use a resume in scholarship competitions, college admissions or when asking for a letter of recommendation. All PPS students complete a resume prior to graduation.

You may meet this graduation requirement in one of two ways.

1. Build a resume using Naviance's resume tool.
2. Upload the resume you created on your own, in class or a Resume Workshop into Naviance.

Your one-page resume should include these categories of information:

• Your name and contact information
• Objective
• Education
• Your choice of two or more additional categories such as  Work Experience,Volunteer Service, Skills, Academic Achievement, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, References, Awards, Certificates, etc.

 1. The Naviance resume can be a great way to document your activities, accomplishments, honors, and work experience for teachers and counselors who you may ask for a reference letter.  The Naviance resume meets the PPS diploma requirement. Go to the "about me" tab and open the "resume" tool to get started.

2. Your Government/Economics teachers will assign resume writing in class.  If you already have a resume, this will be the time to add to it/finesse it.  If you don't have one you will craft it then per your teacher's instruction.  If you would like to get a start on it, stop by the College and Career Center for help designing an effective resume for job search and uploading it to Naviance.

Have a resume already? Review it to make sure it includes the necessary categories listed above then upload your document by following these steps.

1. Click on the upload files link in the left-hand column.
2. Browse for your resume document on your computer.
3. In Description include the word resume and the date of your upload.
4. Click upload to attach your resume to your Naviance account.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Your school's Career Coordinator, Mrs. Kokes, will review your resume using the attached scoring guide. They will mark the requirement as complete or let you know if you need to make revisions to meet the resume writing standards. You can upload a revised resume using the same process as above.

AP exam review

Unit 1 - Foundations of government and the Constitution
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/17PkcE7lw7MuZrUP0hUxTMF4ikNCa-0TS8n24vVzySe0/pub

Exam - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1agNHyOrzS0b5qdKN-MSFt376Foo3CVrjFNTlr07Yzro/pub

Slide notes 1 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_4CD6G7mVMa8Hqn9Hqrr6c_C7JRXcRSXQ63qmG2lOGg/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Slide notes 2 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BRAcVxeyPaZxNQbQ7udQIJDIeWgjACV_6WzyI09W6xw/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Slide notes 3 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GUFNvtDl9FGwlNvAoRD256temoXUeD-lFwltrqlz3Qc/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000


Unit 2 - Federalism
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1W8lpINc8yGrzMyhzSrPS7A7kI1iFz-iI4tNXyCZ3GDI/pub

Exam - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ltC-QUQRYAxTumPwqIk51-7vAdH7fIBUYWw8rBJbF8Y/pub

Types of federalism - https://docs.google.com/document/d/17FarI674UEHikEc95iEX5JSzuKRMfrsEZvgyVEhtsPA/pub

Lecture notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1on-APuiemDxr4cEeUQ_-OiRINJHel4mr1FFPnYPGYG8/pub


Unit 3 - Political culture and media
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/10HV_aFTv0oZAGckm-MgXgrorgewS2ZFDIXZLgCOJ3Io/pub

Exam - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1lC7p14jstrthecYhzHfK-WH9qqDY0keaFW4006g8ffM/pub

Links from class: http://grantapgov.blogspot.com/2015/10/unit-3-links-from-class.html

Review of Units 1, 2, and 3 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPNe0O2XlAmcdV3ixLIwXOwtleoDXTEWF0wntJmv-Gs/pub


Unit 4 - Elections
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1911boZH9bCZe3C1m8F_v13_tizMGzAZUsg8pJAEBZzU/pub

Exam - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/16FK5LUeAmhbRKPQNSpcX_tO7ogx5ZHVCIdMUpb2mGb0/pub

Gerrymandering film - http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/gerrymandering

Election links - http://grantapgov.blogspot.com/2014/10/oct-24-links.html


Unit 5 - Political parties and special interests
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1mBYmr4o8KhwraSyWWMvNylPmHwmG9CJY6SKMK7bMCtA/pub

Exam - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jZsoBLjlXnm_W2-tnPWPtYACEugYrTN2-V8NKUy08dM/pub


Unit 6 - Congress
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPnZGcCKFwwfNjfdrxkz6dYbz3OuMJQ7XSLH8SzpiBU/pub

Exam - Not yet taken by everyone

Legislation to know - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CkBAeeZe1BZvI-zegdyplWaRjyCiROBjeV27EHjTwwo/pub


Unit 7 - Presidency
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AU9EUMGYRRDWBU9Cvnv_qc5H-XcWb5yPjM8-8PCUzVQ/pub

Exam - Not yet taken by everyone 

Lecture notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuomvRKWTcQdaarXAvJCNQF391nYYLpK265iVfYBnP8/pub


Unit 8 - Bureaucracy and the budget
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YzFNTQ3eUKLsIrUdeWi1_O4eMPwEZgvt4MK_ghoLnO0/pub

Exam - Not yet taken by everyone

Lecture notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zRz-gSVto4AsJ4kxM80D_iaaMdrjipFFozZBlh6BLkA/pub

Discretionary spending graphic - http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/6150/t/2/assets/Watermark-DeathTaxes-2015.jpg?2684810852230635417

Iron triangle diagram - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/16ES6Vs6lKrXabPFw04NVv5mCkQhUW_c-Bt-rSlw3iMQ/pub


Unit 9 - Judiciary
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yaj6iuTioux1qdfv253C6mKj1FQaqn1ome5FVndx59g/pub

Exam - Not yet taken by everyone

Lecture notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z770EeKCb9B4jrF5dwAZATVAKs5--vmGUlHKVkiTmNs/pub

Supreme Court cases to know: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZAyL2oRbvc-Iw7CYvAFAhoUImqqLFyB8hdOyeWvvxw/pub


Unit 10 - Civil rights and civil liberties
Study guide - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VH7GL3eSFuwMQF1GyWulfCRVOtWNQn2UASNUJSUK1pk/pub

Exam - Not yet taken by everyone 

Lecture notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F6l6t_kWnXZQ6V2BM1AciIX1NFhrGmAY61BQBA1MQDk/pub

CR/CL Supreme Court cases to know: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1IltIbQMi1NiIFFOm6okzl-2Lduo-e2bbYHT3e5i7ptU/pub


General information
How to write an FRQ - https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1lS_Fi-wccBVXeL0vroNxXITpi_A0sRGaQnRno7_e050/pub

Practice FRQs - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1scKmp1OGkWb8sGIeMDr47bt-ubP0dNSe8zXKvtzHRqU/pub and https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1bOPzDAeqowtd-T6MOeu-kO1ldQl_jz5d_cGweXSDFQI/pub

1st semester final exam - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WJwdhVOt63GOBE1Hj2e7ZxappZygT4ePPQQebpsWhmA/pub

C-SPAN 2011 AP Gov review - http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/Video/1040/2011+AP+Government+Exam+Review.aspx

C-SPAN 2012 AP Gov review - http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/Teachable/1352/2012+AP+Government+Exam+Review.aspx

C-SPAN 2013 AP Gov review - http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/Teachable/1558/2013+AP+Government+Exam+Review.aspx

C-SPAN 2014 AP Gov review - http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4498048/2014-cram-exam

Practice tests - http://www.appracticeexams.com/ap-government

Unit 10 lecture notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F6l6t_kWnXZQ6V2BM1AciIX1NFhrGmAY61BQBA1MQDk/pub

Homework: 13th documentary

Date assigned
Tuesday, April 11


Assignment
Watch the documentary 13th either on Netflix or at this link after signing into Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fi6iyst2p0hclx/13th.2016.720p.WEBRip.x264.AAC-%5BeSc%5D.mp4?dl=0

Answer the following questions in at least 250 words:

1) What is the primary thesis of the film?

2) What do you consider to be the most compelling arguments the film makes in support of its thesis?  Why do you consider them to be compelling?

3) What solutions do you believe need to be enacted in America today?

Due date

Wednesday, April 19, beginning of class

Literacy test example

http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/question/feb12/literacytest.pdf

Syrian Civil War explanation video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKb9GVU8bHE

Unit 10 study guide + end of the year schedule

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VH7GL3eSFuwMQF1GyWulfCRVOtWNQn2UASNUJSUK1pk/pub

The Problem With Originalism

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/22/opinion/the-problems-with-originalism.html

Unit 9 lecture notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z770EeKCb9B4jrF5dwAZATVAKs5--vmGUlHKVkiTmNs/pub

Homework: Fed 78 questions

Date assigned
Friday, March 10


Assignment
Read Federalist 78:

1) Why does Hamilton argue that the judiciary is the least dangerous branch?  

2) Why does Hamilton argue that judges need lifetime tenure?  Do you agree or disagree?  Why?

3) Why does Hamilton argue that judicial independence is so important?

Minimum 250 words.  Post to the Google Group.

Due date
Tuesday, March 14

Supreme Court cases to know by now

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZAyL2oRbvc-Iw7CYvAFAhoUImqqLFyB8hdOyeWvvxw/pub

Unit 9 study guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yaj6iuTioux1qdfv253C6mKj1FQaqn1ome5FVndx59g/pub

Bureaucracy lecture notes and graphs

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zRz-gSVto4AsJ4kxM80D_iaaMdrjipFFozZBlh6BLkA/pub

https://image.slidesharecdn.com/week4unit10-federalbureaucracy-111022084430-phpapp01/95/federal-bureaucracy-11-728.jpg?cb=1320587271

https://image.slidesharecdn.com/0205084567ch08-130711174103-phpapp02/95/chapter-8-bureaucracy-10-638.jpg?cb=1373564535

Death and taxes

Date assigned
Wednesday, March 1


Assignment
Take a look at the Death and Taxes infographic about Congress's discretionary spending priorities in regards to the bureaucracy: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/6150/t/2/assets/Watermark-DeathTaxes-2015.jpg?8510675681113200018

In at least 200 words, respond to the following questions:

1) Which of Congress's decisions surprise you the most?  Why?

2) Which of Congress's decisions disappoint you?  Why?

3) Which of Congress's decisions do you agree with?  Why?

Email your response to me or post it on the Google Group.


Due date
Wednesday, March 8, beginning of class

Unit 8 study guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YzFNTQ3eUKLsIrUdeWi1_O4eMPwEZgvt4MK_ghoLnO0/pub

Unit 7 lecture notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZuomvRKWTcQdaarXAvJCNQF391nYYLpK265iVfYBnP8/pub

In class: Executive branch organizational charts

Executive Office of the President: http://images.slideplayer.com/27/8947878/slides/slide_6.jpg

Executive Branch: http://www.bu.edu/lawlibrary/graphics/gov_chart.png

Homework: Shirley Chisholm reflection

After watching "Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed" in class, write a reflection of at least 300 words about one or more of the following prompts:

- What about Shirley Chisholm's run for president made it so revolutionary?  Would it be equally revolutionary today?  Why or why not?

- If Shirley Chisholm from 1972 was transported through time to 2016, could she have won the Democratic primary last year?  Why or why not?  Could she have become president last year?  Why or why not?

- Who are the Shirley Chisholms of 2017?  Research 3-4 women of color in politics and compare their policy positions to those of Shirley Chisholm.

- What effects have Shirley Chisholm's run for president had since 1972?

You can also respond with your own personal reaction to the film if you don't care for any of the prompts above.

Post to the Google Group.  Due Wednesday, February 15.

Unit 7 study guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AU9EUMGYRRDWBU9Cvnv_qc5H-XcWb5yPjM8-8PCUzVQ/pub

AP Test registration

AP exam registration is live!  https://sites.google.com/a/apps4pps.net/grant-ap-test-registration/?pli=1

Sign up anytime between now and Feb. 24.

More details below:

1.       All AP registrations must be complete by February 24^th

2.       Your teachers have access to practice exams through the AP web-site.

3.       Register for ALL your AP exams at the same time. 

4.       You should sign up for any world language tests first (because there will not be a makeup day)

5.       You can only register for ONE test per day because test locations are all over the city.  If you need to take two tests, you need to sign up for the late exam date (at no extra cost).  You will know if that is the case because you will not be able to select the other test.

6.       If you have questions, please talk to the counseling center.  Ms. Parman or April can answer questions.

 

Review the documents that are linked below.

 

AP Test Registration Instructions:  https://docs.google.com/a/apps4pps.net/document/d/1glivh1vhWMZXOUNtBJ_2fKaKG9iuM0cRXd0lektEgsc/edit?usp=sharing

 

AP Test Conflict Registration:  https://docs.google.com/a/apps4pps.net/document/d/1VTlY09wTlMhQ20AKwMGPZ4AzWnkt1r2w-o2rSGIlLZQ/edit?usp=sharing

Unit 6 study guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPnZGcCKFwwfNjfdrxkz6dYbz3OuMJQ7XSLH8SzpiBU/pub

Congressional simulation instructions

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNrGA08YTCai71w-J6QgFxA6-sTzYjSR3QBpLSZkebQ/pub

Don't forget! Final exam TOMORROW

The 1st semester final exam will take place tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 4.