AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Unit 1

AP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Unit 3: Congress 9/20 - 10/14
UNIT 3 CONTENT MAP
VOCABULARY
IDEOLOGICAL PARTY CATCH-ALL PARTY BIG TENT COALITION LINKAGE INSTITUTION DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN LIBERTARIAN PLATFORM/PLANK CROSSOVER VOTING REALIGNMENT PLURALITY SYSTEM PROPORTIONAL SYSTEM CLOSED PRIMARY OPEN PRIMARY		PARLIAMENT CENSUS REAPPORTION/REDISTRICT GERRYMANDER SAFE SEAT INCUMBENT REPRESENTATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL ATTITUDINAL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER WHIP COMMITTEES QUOROM	EARMARK CAUCUS FILIBUSTER IMPEACHMENT INTEREST GROUP LOBBYING HARD/SOFT MONEY PAC 527 ORGANIZATION Court Cases: CITIZENS UNITED v FEC TRAIN v NEW YORK CITY BAKER v CARR
WEEK 6 9/20 - 9/23
LESSON	IN CLASS			HOMEWORK
THURSDAY Lesson 1	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What Political Parties exist in the United States? Political Parties Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Greens, Constitution, and Socialists Activity: Political Party Research			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 9 pp. 190-201 (This is 9-1 thru 9-3 in the Online Edition)
FRIDAY	NO SCHOOL
WEEK 7 9/26 - 9/30
LESSON	IN CLASS			HOMEWORK
MONDAY Lesson 2	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are political parties? Types of Political Parties Ideological Catch-All Activity: Political Party Presentation			WATCH: The 1^st Presidential Debate 9:00 pm, September 26, 2016 The debate from the Hofstra University will be broadcast live on all the major networks. Assignment: watch and consider what the candidates are saying about national security, economic policy, immigration, civil rights, and other important issues. Consider how they respond to these questions and be prepared to discuss both content (WHAT they say), appearance (HOW they say it), and most importantly intent (WHY they say it) in class tomorrow
TUESDAY Lesson 3	DISCUSSION: The Presidential Debate, Episode I Candidates Issues Content Appearance Intent Powers Harkness: In a graded class group discussion, you will review and discuss the main highlights of the debate based on your scorecard. Addressing the following questions: Who won? Why? Why is this important? How might this outcome affect the election?			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 9 pp. 202-212 (This is 9-4 and 9-5 in the Online Edition)
WEDNESDAY Lesson 4	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why are political parties important? The Two-Party System Third Parties Pluralist vs Proportional Election Systems Party Realignments The structure of Political Parties Leadership Conventions Platforms Quick Notes: Unit 3 Part 1 Political Parties			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 13 pp. 296-312 (This is 13-1, 13-2 and 13-3 in the Online Edition) Homework: Bring Electronic Device tomorrow for Article I GRQ!
THURSDAY Lesson 5	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the constitutional powers and functions of Congress? Breakdown of the US Constitution Article I Assignment: GRQ Unit 3 A great reference is the official US Senate Annotated Constitution linked here! Answers must be *InYour Own Words.* This is a 3 point (FNC) which WILL be checked during the GRQ Quiz.			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 13 pp. 312-318 (This is 13-4 in the Online Edition)
FRIDAY Lesson 6	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Who is in Congress? Parliament and Congress Congressional Elections Demographic Discussion The Incumbent Advantage Political Polarization Socrative: Quicknotes 3.1-3.3 Quiz (FC) Room #239536 Quick Notes: Unit 3 Part 2 Congress			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 10 pp. 229-243 (This is 10-5, 10-6 in the Online Edition) Flip Assignment: Watch Gerrymandering
WEEK 8 10/3 - 10/7
LESSON	IN CLASS			HOMEWORK
MONDAY	*Rosh Hashanah* NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY Lesson 7	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is gerrymandering important? The Redistricting Game Activity: Complete *The Redistricting Game. Answers must be* In Your Own Words. This MUST be turned in BEFORE the end of class today--any assignment turned in late will be penalized 1 point.			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 13 pp. 319-330 (This is 13-5 and 13-6 in the Online Edition)
WEDNESDAY Lesson 8	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does Congress work? The structure of Congress Leadership Committees Caucuses Passing Laws Earmarks Log Rolling Pork Barrel Spending Filibusters New York City v Clinton Line Item Veto Train v New York City Presidential Impoundment Activity: I’m Just a Bill Quick Notes: Unit 3 Part 3 Congress			WATCH: The 1^st Vice Presidential Debate 9:00 pm, October 4, 2016 The debate from the Longwood, VA, will be broadcast live on all the major networks. Assignment: watch and consider what the candidates are saying about national security, economic policy, immigration, civil rights, and other important issues. Consider how they respond to these questions and be prepared to discuss both content (WHAT they say), appearance (HOW they say it), and most importantly intent (WHY they say it) in class tomorrow
THURSDAY Lesson 9	DISCUSSION: The Vice Presidential Debate Candidates Issues Content Appearance Intent Powers Harkness: In a graded class group discussion, you will review and discuss the main highlights of the debate based on your scorecard. Addressing the following questions: Who won? Why? Why is this important? How might this outcome affect future campaign activities?			Read: West Wing: The Stackhouse Filibuster
FRIDAY Lesson 10	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the purpose of a filibuster? Watch: West Wing The Stackhouse Filibuster Be prepared to answer a short quiz based on the questions listed during the video, and discuss the answers. Video Questions: What are the rules to filibustering? Name at least 5. What was the original purpose of the filibuster rule in the Senate? Does the House have filibusters? Why or why not? What bill caused Senator Stackhouse to filibuster? What was the intent of the bill? What did Senator Stackhouse want to attach to the Act? Why didn’t the President's Assistant Josh Lyman agree to Stackhouse’s request? What is a Christmas Tree Bill? (Hint: think about what happens on a Christmas tree.) What does the President discover about the motivation behind Stackhouse’s filibuster? Is this attitudinal, organizational, or representational behavior? What was Donna’s suggestion to allow Stackhouse to yield the floor? How did the filibuster end? Should the Senate revise the rules on floor debate? Why or why not? Answers must be In Your Own Words. This MUST be turned in BEFORE the end of class today--any assignment turned in late will be penalized 1 point			WATCH: The 2^nd Presidential Debate 9:00 pm, October 9, 2016 The debate from the Washington University will be broadcast live on all the major networks. Assignment: watch and consider what the candidates are saying about national security, economic policy, immigration, civil rights, and other important issues. Consider how they respond to these questions and be prepared to discuss both content (WHAT they say), appearance (HOW they say it), and most importantly intent (WHY they say it) in class on Monday. Makeup: Watch Democracy in American #6: The Legislative Process. Answer the assigned questions on the worksheet in complete sentences. Answers must be In Your Own Words. This MUST be turned in within 24 hours of your absence--any assignment turned in late will receive 50%.
WEEK 9 10/10 - 10/14
LESSON	IN CLASS			HOMEWORK
MONDAY Lesson 11	DISCUSSION: The Presidential Debate, Episode II Candidates Issues Content Appearance Intent Powers Harkness: In a graded class group discussion, you will review and discuss the main highlights of the debate based on your scorecard. Addressing the following questions: Who won? Why? Why is this important How might this outcome affect future campaign activities?			Read: Wilson 15th, Chapter 11 pp. 255-267 (This is 11-4 and 11-5 in the Online Edition) as well as "The Scandal of Lobbyists" and "Good Lobbying, Good Government"
TUESDAY Lesson 12	ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are special interest groups? Interest groups Single Instance Groups Single Issue Advocacy Social Movements Economic Interests Intra-government Lobbying Influence Expert Testimony Protest Movements Mobilize Voters Donate Money Citizen’s United v FEC Activity: I’m Just a Bill (Lobbyists) Quick Notes: Unit 3 Part 4 Special Interests			Review: Unit 1, 2 and 3 using online chapter notes, GRQs, and Textbook site practice section quizzes.
WEDNESDAY	*Yom Kippur* NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY Lesson 14	Review for Unit 3 Test Unit 3 AP Essays Assignment: In groups, *Read for the Rubric, Organize your Essays, and OUTLINE the possible ideas and conclusions which would receive credit under the COMPLETE-CORRECT-CONNECT* guidelines. You will be responsible for one of the following three essays: Congressional reapportionment and redistricting are conducted every ten years. Define congressional reapportionment and explain one reason why it is important to states Define congressional redistricting Explain two goals of gerrymandering Describe two limits placed on congressional redistricting Over the last several decades, the composition of the Democratic and Republican parties has changed in important ways. In particular, a major partisan shift has occurred in the South. Identify one specific trend evident in party voting in the South since 1980. Define each and explain how each would affect party realignment s. Incumbency advantage Gerrymandering Closed Primaries Identify whether changes in party composition would be reflected more quickly in presidential or congressional elections, and explain the structural reasons for this Members of Congress are charged with three primary duties—writing laws, overseeing the implementation of laws, and serving the needs of their constituents. Describe the role of each of the following in lawmaking Senate filibuster Speaker of the House Conference committees Define casework and explain how it affects incumbent members of congress Identify and describe one method by which Congress checks the Executive branch			Review: Unit 1, 2 and 3 Unit 1 Review Unit 2 Review Unit 3 Review Chapter 1 Notes Chapter 2 Notes Chapter 3 Notes Chapter 4 and 7 Notes Chapter 9 Notes Chapter 11 Notes Chapter 13 Notes Unit 3 Review Questions ALL UNIT 3 FORMATIVE REASSESSMENTS ARE DUE; NO MORE REASSESSMENTS FROM UNIT 3 WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TODAY.
FRIDAY Lesson 16	Unit 3 Test This test will consist of 45 multiple choice questions in 35 minutes (summative), and one 10 minute FRQ (formative) from the material and concepts in Units 1, 2, and 3. Time will be called at the completion of the multiple choice section and that section will be collected; you will be expected to move on to the essay when time is called. The test will be counted out of 50 points.			Bring: Pencil for Unit 3 test
WEEK 10 10/17 - 10/21
LESSON	IN CLASS			HOMEWORK
MONDAY Lesson 17	Debrief Unit 3 Test Activity: In groups, go over each question on the multiple choice section of the test. Using the review packet, discuss the different alternatives in order to determine the correct answer. The key will be reviewed at the end of class. Assignment: ALL essays below 7/10 SHOULD be reviewed, revised, and rewritten. ALL rewrites MUST be done on Turnitin.com. Password is APGOV Period 2 8617790 Period 3 8617804 Period 5 8617818 Period 7 8617825 ALL rewrites MUST be completed by ONE WEEK from the date the original essay grade is posted, NOT one week from the date YOU discover the grade. Rewrite grades may be LOWER than the original, and will count. It is expected you will conference, review, reflect, and revise BEFORE you submit your essay to Turnitin, and will READ the comments and rubric score on Turnitin after it is graded.			Watch: Article II for Dummies Homework: Bring Electronic Device Tuesday for Article II GRQs!