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Questions of the Day AP GOPO. 2013-2014. What is the main difference between theory and practice with leadership in the Senate?. 12-10 QOD. What are some of the problems with the Articles that you came across in your research?. 9/18 QOD. 9/12 QOD.
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Questions of the DayAP GOPO 2013-2014
What is the main difference between theory and practice with leadership in the Senate? 12-10 QOD
What are some of the problems with the Articles that you came across in your research? 9/18 QOD
9/12 QOD Explain what the cartoonist’s opinion is by analyzing this political cartoon. How did you come to that conclusion? What were the clues? *Think about your thinking
What/ Who’s work did Jefferson use to guide him as he wrote the Declaration of Independence? Why do you think he chose to use that work? 9/16 – Q.O.D.
Which of the following documents best describes a government based on unity, natural rights, and the social contract theory? • A. Articles of Confederation • B. Declaration of Independence • C. Mayflower Compact • D. The Constitution • E. Petition of Rights 9/17 QOD
Explain why the founding fathers wanted to simply amend the Articles when they met at the Constitutional Convention. Why is that significant? 9-23 QOD
Quiz- • 1. From your state’s perspective, explain what their interests were during the convention. What did they want? Why? • 2. Give 2 weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and provide reasons why these were weaknesses. Quiz- Check on reading and project
All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPT • A. presidential veto • B. impeachment of the president • C. appointment of Supreme Court Justices • D. ratification of treaties • E. declaration of war by Congress 9-24 Q.O.D.
Compared to government under the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution • I. can more easily be amended • II. Created a federal republic • III. called for separation of powers among the three branches of government • IV. Created a league of friendship among the states A. I only B. I and III only C. II and IV only D. I, II, and III only E. I, II, III, and IV 9-25 QOD
How are you doing with your “One Word” • What questions do you have about this unit so far? 9-26 QOD
Quiz over Constitution and reading 56-66 • What is the most common way used to amend the Constitution? • Article 1 section 8 clause 1 • Article 2 section 1 clause 1 • Article 3 section 2 clause 1 9-26 Quiz
Regarding the Founding Fathers- I used to think that .... After reading “The American Political Tradition” I now think …. 9-30 QOD
What to you know, think you know, want to know/ learned about political ideology, polling and culture? 10/8 QOD
Grab another students’ sticky note from yesterday. What were things they saw? Thought? Heard? Discuss this at your tables. 10/10 QOD
Reading quiz: pgs. 3-12 1st hour- Explain and provide an example of the difference between majority rule and popular sovereignty Reading quiz chapter 1
In your own words, define conservative and liberal 10-17 QOD
What are the shortcoming of polling? Why is that significant to politicians? 10-22 QOD
How could you use this picture as a metaphor for federalism?
Why is federalism important? How does federalism connect to the first two units of study on Foundations and public opinion, political socialization, and political culture? How is federalism different from separation of powers? QOD 11/12
1. What is the difference between a unitary and a federal system of government? • 2. How did the 16th and 17th amendment limit the power of the states? 11/13 QOD
Look at your book definition from last week and write a new, more in depth explanation of federalism from what you have learned. 11/20 QOD
Write down all you know/ think you know and questions you have about Congress in a concept map. 12/2 QOD
Reinstating smoking in restaurants that have outdoor seating is being debated in Michigan, what do you think? Should we make it legal or not? (Only for outdoor spaces) QOD 12/3
1/31 Political party unit • What do you know about political parties?