🏛️ AP Government 2022/23 Assignments

Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product (could be the answers to your 3 questions)

Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.

Present to class!

Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product (could be the answers to your 3 questions)

Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.

Present to class!

Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2- 3 Questions
Slide 3- Skills you have gained
Slide 4- Sources
Slide 5- Final product (could be the answers to your 3 questions)

Each slide should have at least 1 appropriate picture.

Present to class!

Every slide should have content and pictures / images.

Slide 7- Include an article about a major WORLD event from newspapers.com

Please take notes in class on each lessons review day.

Click the links at the top of each slide. When you find artifacts from one of the websites, place them on the correct slide with a CAPTION explaining what you found.

Ex: Death Certificate would go on Ancestry Classroom slide. Include a caption naming the person, include the year, and how they are related to you.

Include captions! (who, what, when)

In the event, you cannot find something on your family on one of the websites, include a screenshot of something local (Johnstown).

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.

Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.


PRESENT!

Choose one of the states that have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls. 
Show voting by demographic groups (race, age, education) in a general election prior to the id law.
Show voting by demographic groups (race, age, education) in a general election after the id law.


Include a 4-5 sentence summary of your findings.

Upload your screenshot of completion to Google Classroom.

No sharing slides

Each slide should have the following:
-Name & picture of the justice
-birth year
-education
-legal experience (MOST IMPORTANT)
-president who appointed them
-year they joined the Supreme Court


*ADD Yes / No vote from icivics

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.

Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.


PRESENT!

Make sure you include the YES & NO vote for everyone, but the Vice President. Also, include a picture for each.

We will complete together in class.

In class assignment.

1st slide- Title

2nd slide- Information from website: cite pro/con
3rd slide- Your Two Cents

4th slide- Should cell phones be allowed in school? Explain!

Pictures on each slide!

Upload a screenshot of completion to Google Classroom.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.

Read an interesting article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-How might my article relate to Social Studies
-Type a 3 sentence summary.

Choose either the Republican or Democratic Party. Find an article online and a POLL which explain WHY the party needs to be responsive to the demographic changes in our country.

Using the attached websites and textbook (7-1) make a comparison explaining what makes one poll reliable and another poll unreliable. Explain how public policy is affected by the accuracy and reliability of polls.
-Use specific examples

Choose either the Democratic or Republican Party Platform.
Explore 1 issue (ex: education, defense, entitlement spending, etc.)
Explain the party's policy on this issue.
Research public opinion polls on this issue. (Include at least 1 poll in your presentation) cite
Explain how the American public feels about this topic.
Evaluate how the party you chose reflects the American public.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats' website to choose an article.

Read an article about Government from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-The level of government your article relates to.
-Type a 3 sentence summary.


After you "Turn in" your summary, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION about their article.

We will watch the film and answer the questions in class.

The purpose of this analytical paper is to allow students to explore the recent actions by many states that may have a negative impact on the right to vote in those states. In this analytical paper, students write a THESIS and defend it with information from the article, the course, and recent political and social events. 


You must SAY the following bulleted items in your paper.
Summarize the reading
Connect to Unit 3 (Civil Liberties and Civil Rights)
Make a connection to a current political issue
Paper must be at least 500 words and no more than 1,000 words.
Submit to Paper Tutoring by February 5th!

Take your time while you answer the 16 questions on the Pew Research Center's website. Afterwards, answer the 1 question Google Form.

Go to Canva to create your brochure. When finished upload to Google Classroom.

Requirements:
Each page must have notes and at least 1 picture. 
Requirements
Page 1- Title “U.S. Constitution”
Page 2- Article I
Page 3 - Article II
Page 4- Article III
Page 5- Articles IV-VII (brief description for each)
Page 6- Amendments (do NOT list all of the amendments)

Students will write five hypothetical scenarios regarding civil liberties. Each scenario should be clearly tied to one of the amendments found in the Bill of Rights. 
Identify the amendment the scenario involves. 
The REQUIRED Supreme Court case that incorporated or clarified the application of the amendment in question EXPLAIN the case.
Finally, link the REQUIRED case to a non-required, contemporary case that deals with the same constitutional issue EXPLAIN the case.
Look over the REQUIRED cases first to make sure the amendment is covered.

Complete assignment on Canva and upload to Google Classroom.

Choose either Viewpoint 1 or 2. On the attached Google Slides explain your reasoning while including information from the website.

Fill out out the attached Video Guide, while we watch the video in class. 
Please change the color of your answers.

*Research other recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. 
-Add their name & the conflict or war to the bottom of the Video Guide.

Take notes while students present.

Students will be assigned one of the AP required Supreme Court Cases.
Be sure to include:
Name & Year 
Docket number
Facts of the case
Legal concept
Conclusion 
Newspapers.com - Picture of the article. (include name of the paper, & date)


At least 1 picture on each slide!

The purpose of this analytical paper is for the students to examine the growth of presidential power and how the other two branches may attempt to check presidential power. 

You must SAY the following bulleted items in your paper.

Summarize the reading
Connect to Unit 2 (Interactions Among Branches of Government)
Compare to Federalist No. 70
Make a connection to a current political issue
Paper must be at least 500 words and no more than 1,000 words.
Submit to Paper Tutoring 72 hours prior to the due date of the paper.

*In addition, include your thoughts on loan forgiveness?

Go to https://districtr.org/

Refer to the attached directions.

When you are finished creating your map, go to the attached Google Slides. On your assigned slide include a screenshot and link.

In groups of 2 or 3, prepare a current event presentation. Your group's presentation must include a story that links one of the Big Ideas to Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government. You must include at least 1 visual. 

Big Idea 1 - Constitutionalism 
Why are there debates about the balance of power between the federal and state governments?
Big Idea 2 - Liberty and Order
Is the Bill of Rights necessary? Why or why not?
Big Idea 3 - Civic Participation in a Representative Democracy
 Popular sovereignty, individualism, and republicanism are important
considerations of U.S. laws and policy making and assume citizens will
engage and participate.  

Big Idea 4 - Competing Policy-Making
How does the Constitution affect you and the choices you make?
Big Idea 5 - Methods of Political Analysis
 Using various types of analyses, political scientists measure how U.S. political
behavior, attitudes, ideologies, and institutions are shaped by a number of
factors over time.

1. Complete Google Form "How much do you know about Veterans Day"
2. Complete Veterans Day Lesson (Google Slides)

Select your preferred candidate for U.S. Senate and PA's Governor. 

Each slide presentation should have the following:
1st slide- Create a Poster (include a slogan)
2nd slide- Biography- experience, age
3rd slide- Your candidates stance on 2 important issues.
4th slide- Why you chose to support this candidate, and why they are the best choice for Pennsylvania.

All slides should have pictures!

In class assignment.

Requirements:
Name & Year 
Docket number
Background
Facts of the case
Legal concept
Conclusion

After researching the topic defend your position on this issue.

In groups, students will be assigned either Federalist No. 51 or Brutus No. 1. 
You will be responsible for discussing the main points found in your RFD (Required Foundational Document). Cite examples from the document.

Include a picture!

Put your group member names on the 1st slide.

The purpose of this analytical paper is to allow students to examine criticisms of how the U.S. Constitution operates in modern America. Student papers must connect issues the author explores to arguments made by the Anti-Federalists, in particular, Brutus No. 1. (Explain the complaints they both have).The Paper is no more than 4 pages in length. 
Summarize the reading
Connect to Unit 1 (Foundations of American Democracy)
Explain the complaints they both have

Make a connection to a current political issue
*Submit rough draft of your paper to Paper Tutoring 5 pts.

1. What incentive could the school offer to encourage more students to take AP classes?
2. What incentive could the school offer to encourage more students to take the AP exam?

Leave a positive reply, or question on at least 1 classmates post.

Should the US Senate Keep the Filibuster?

Students, in teams of three (8 teams of 3), will participate in the debate. Each team will get a 1 minute opening statement, a 1 minute cross examination period, and a 1 minute closing statement. Students must also have a visual that helps support their main arguments. This visual can be a chart, graph, table, political cartoon, or infographic. Students will analyze the visuals presented by other teams as part of the debate. Finally, each team is responsible for providing an annotated works cited page of the resources used to develop their arguments and questions.

To be completed in groups.

Discuss three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and solutions found in the new Constitution.

Include a picture!

Read and discuss as a class on Google Classroom.
Do you agree with the author? What strikes you about this article?

Need to make 1 post and 1 reply.

We will complete in class on Friday!

In groups of 2 or 3, prepare a current event presentation. 

Your group's presentation must include a story that links one of the Big Ideas to Unit 1 Foundations of American Democracy. You must include at least 1 visual. 

Big Idea 1 - Constitutionalism 
Why are there debates about the balance of power between the federal and state governments?
Big Idea 2 - Liberty and Order
Is the Bill of Rights necessary? Why or why not?
Big Idea 3 - Civic Participation in a Representative Democracy
 Popular sovereignty, individualism, and republicanism are important considerations of U.S. laws and policy making and assume citizens will engage and participate.  
Big Idea 4 - Competing Policy-Making
How does the Constitution affect you and the choices you make?
Big Idea 5 - Methods of Political Analysis
 Using various types of analyses, political scientists measure how U.S. political behavior, attitudes, ideologies, and institutions are shaped by a number of factors over time.

“States have exceeded their authority in legalizing recreational marijuana use, and the federal government should reassert its national supremacy over drug policy.”

Students, in teams of three (8 teams of 3), will participate in the debate. Each team will get a 1 minute opening statement, a 1 minute cross examination period, and a 1 minute closing statement. Students must also have a visual that helps support their main arguments. This visual can be a chart, graph, table, political cartoon, or infographic. Students will analyze the visuals presented by other teams as part of the debate. Finally, each team is responsible for providing an annotated works cited page of the resources used to develop their arguments and questions.

Read and discuss as a class on Google Classroom.
Do you agree with the author? What strikes you about this article?

To receive full credit you MUST make at least 1 post and 1 reply.