Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics 2nd Semester—2015-2016 Eagle’s Landing High School—McDonough, GA

Teacher Ms. Stacy Rieke Email [email protected] Class Website http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us//Domain/6274 Remind! Texts: Text to 81010 with message @heconapgov 2016 AP Test Date: Tuesday, 10 May 2016 (morning session)

Course Description

Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics is a semester-long college level course designed to prepare students to take the AP examination, administered by the College Board and the Educational Testing Service in May. For students who achieve a score of 3, 4, or 5, some universities grant college credit for taking a one-semester introductory college course in United States Government and Politics. Students are encouraged to check with the universities they are considering attending to determine whether or not that particular school accepts AP credit. The course is designed to teach students something about how people behave politically and about the design of the American political system: how the system is structured and how it functions as a pluralistic system of various individual and group interests, all promoting their own agendas as to what they claim is important and beneficial for the country. The major purpose of this course is to help students gain and display an understanding of American politics and the processes of government that help shape our public policies. Students should begin to learn about the methods of studying political behavior and political institutions. The course is not meant to be a debate of personal political beliefs.

Resources  American Government (Houghton-Mifflin, 9th edition)—Wilson & DiIulio © 2004  United States Government & Politics (Amsco School Publications, Inc.)—Wolfford © 2015  American Government: Readings and Cases (Longman, 13th edition)—Woll, editor © 1999  The Lanahan Readings in American Polity (Lanahan, 5th edition)—Serow & Ladd, editors © 2011

At home resources, including publications from 5 steps to a 5, Barron’s, Princeton Review, Kaplan, Cliff Notes, etc. may be purchased individually and may be helpful in preparing for the AP exam in U.S. Government & Politics.

Topics of Study

(CR-1) Constitutional Underpinnings Constitutional Outline Wilson (ch. 1, 2, 3) Changing the Constitution (formal & informal) Woll (ch. 1, 2) Checks and Balances Lanahan (readings #4, 5, 10, 14, 15, 18, 21) Federalism Foundations of Government o Necessity of Government (CR-2) Political Beliefs and Behaviors o Historic Events Wilson (ch. 4, 5, 6) o Constitutional Convention Lanahan (readings #59) o Articles of Confederation Trust in Government Federalist Papers Political Ideologies Ratification Political Socialization Political Participation Public Opinion (CR-3) Political Parties, Interest Groups and the Mass (CR-4) Institutions of National Government—Judicial Media Branch Wilson (ch. 7, 8, 9, 10) Wilson (ch. 14) Woll (ch. 4, 5) Woll (ch. 9) Lanahan (readings #63, 64, 70, 74, 80) Lanahan (readings # 43, 46) Political Parties Powers of Judicial Branch o Goals and Functions Politics of Judicial Nominations o Party Organization Structure of Federal Courts o Third Parties Jurisdiction of Federal Courts Interest Groups Court Procedures o Goals Courts as policy-makers o Strategies Mass Media (CR-5) Public Policy Elections & Campaigns Wilson (ch. 15, 17, 16, 20, 21) Electoral College Lanahan (reading #85) Policy-making process (CR-4) Institutions of National Government— Economic policy Legislative Branch Social Welfare Wilson (ch. 11) Foreign & military policy Woll (ch. 8) Environmental policy Lanahan (readings # 22, 23, 24, 28, 29) Powers of Congress (CR-6) Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Congressional Elections Wilson (ch. 18, 19) Congressional Apportionment Woll (ch. 3) Organization of Congress Lanahan (readings #50, 51, 52) Congressional Committees Bill of Rights How a bill becomes a law Incorporation Congress vs. President Due Process Freedoms (Religion, Expression, Assembly) (CR-4) Institutions of National Government—Executive Right to Bear Arms Branch Right to Assemble and Petition Wilson (ch. 12, 13) Rights of Defendants Woll (ch. 6, 7) o Rights of Accused vs. Rights of Society Lanahan (reading # 35) Right to Privacy Powers of Presidency Rights of Minorities Roles of President Rights of Women Federal Bureaucracy Rights of Other Groups o Implementers o Regulators Accountability for Federal Bureaucracy Supplies  1 three ring binder (at least 1”— 2”) – dedicated to this class only  Writing utensils (pens and/or pencils – no red, pink or orange ink!)  Loose leaf notebook paper (college ruled)  Highlighters (optional)  Index Cards (optional) Class Procedures Grades The Course Final average in this class consists of 2 parts: the Semester Average and the Final Exam. The grade in this class is calculated as follows:  Semester Average (80% of the Course Final Average) o The Semester Average (or “in-progress grade”) is consists of 2 parts: . Assessments (including tests, FRQs, quizzes, projects, etc.) – 50% . Classwork (including homework, readings, in-class assignments, notebook checks, etc.) – 50%  Final Exam (20% of the Course Final Average) – this exam is a comprehensive, AP-style, multiple choice exam

Student Work Product & Cheating Each student is expected to do his/her own work. When working on group assignments, all students are expected to contribute to the group effort and pull their own weight when producing a group project. Any form of copying, plagiarism or cheating on any assignment, including on tests and quizzes will result in a grade of zero (0) for all involved.

Classwork, Homework and Projects All assignments may be written in ink or pencil, however do not use red, pink or orange ink. Put your name and class period in the top right hand corner of the first page of each assignment. Put your last name in the top right hand corner of each subsequent page of the assignment. If you are present at school on the day an assignment is due, you are expected to submit that assignment on time.

Quizzes Quizzes may be given at any time and may cover lectures, discussions, readings, videos and/or other classwork or homework assignments.

Tests Tests will be given at the end of each unit of study and will cover all in and out of class work and readings, standards, concepts and essential questions related to that unit. All unit tests will consist of a multiple choice and free-response component.

Notebook Each student will be required to procure a three ring binder (at least 1”) for the class. All work, notes, etc. will go into the notebook.

Make up Work  It is your responsibility to get any class notes missed during your absence from another student in your class.  It is your responsibility to collect any missed classwork or homework assignments upon your return to school.  Tests or Quizzes - If you are absent on the day of a test or quiz, you must schedule an appointment with me to make up that assessment. You will have ONE WEEK to make up a missed test or quiz.

Tardies If you are tardy to class without a pass, you will be required to sign the tardy log. Your tardy will also be noted in Infinite Campus. Excessive tardies will be handled through the administration. Class Rules These rules are in addition, and/or supplementary, to the rules and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. 1. Promptly follow all instructions given. 2. Keep all body parts and belongings to yourself. 3. Arrive on time and be in your seat when the bell rings. 4. Bring your notebook, paper, writing utensil(s) and other required course supplies to class every day. 5. Use only appropriate language in class. 6. Do not talk while the teacher or other students are talking. 7. Each student will be treated as a young adult and will be expected to act accordingly. The rules of common sense, civility and courtesy will be followed by all. OTHER COMMON SENSE THINGS TO REMEMBER: No cell phones, iPods, iPads, electronic readers, head phones, ear- buds and/or any other digital device out/on in class unless we’re using individual technology as part of a lesson.

Consequences for failure to follow any classroom rule outlined above or any instruction given include, but are not limited to: verbal warning, parent contact, removal from the situation, afternoon detention and/or office referral. These consequences may be applied in any order at the teacher’s discretion, depending on the nature and/or severity of the offense. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE (ONLY) BY Friday, 8 January 2016

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