GCP Campaign Ad-President Rachel Collins

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The American Conservative Party Social Media links

Brandon's Twitter: @real_keane

Brandon's Instagram:@realbrandonkeane

Our Website: acpacp.tk

The American Inclusive Party

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Liberty Party Ads

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Patriot Party Social Media Account Links: Vice President

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Twitter- @THolderbach

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Patriot Party Social Media Links For President

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The American Conservative Party

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Modern Progress Party Twitter Links

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Follow the best twitter out there, stay tuned for the best news! https://twitter.com/ariana_istrefi

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Vote for a president you can trust, don't make exceptions. 

Helpful Links for the Campaign Project

Presidential Campaign Project

2016 Exit Polls
CNN Exit Polling
Washington Post Exit Polling

Stump Speech Materials
The Perfect Presidential Stump Speech
The Perfect Republican Stump Speech
The Perfect Democratic Stump Speech

Democratic and Republican Platforms
Democratic Party Platform
The Republican Party Platform
Libertarian Party Platform
Green Party Platform

Campaign Finance Links
How much money is behind each campaign? 
Open Secrets 2016 Presidential Campaign
Tracking the 2016 Presidential Money Race

Political Advertisements
The Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2016
What Makes a Campaign Ad Effective: Rubric

Candidate Biographies from the Last Two Elections
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump

Hi everyone, in class, Balanda pointed out that we do not use the blog much, so here are some not really funny, kind of class related memes that I just found, like 5 minutes ago.

C-SPAN'S Cram for the Exam 2018

The tradition continues! Every year C-Span (Cable TV's version of public television, covering the proceedings of the federal government) holds a live show with 2 AP Gov teachers. The program works as a national Q & A session, with students from around the country calling in and asking the veteran teachers questions about the upcoming exam. It's great review, and functions a lot like our after school review sessions - happy viewing!

From C-SPAN:
High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics Exam. They discussed the content and structure of the exam and previewed sample questions and what students should be studying. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from high school students.

Cram for the Exam 2018

AP Gov Exam Study Guide

Stephen Cho's AP Exam Study Guide

Crash Course US Government Review

Below you will find a playlist of every crash course video on every topic covered in US Government & Politics. I think you will these videos an excellent review for the test. HOWEVER, be advised that these videos do not "teach to the test" and condense a "huuuuge" amount of information into a short amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you view a video more than once in order for it to be useful as a study tool.

Additionally, I have posted some review materials on the class materials page - happy studying!

The Bureaucracy of...Pizza?

Part I Resources:
Question 1: 
Navigate to the Proposed Rule for the Elimination of the Pizza Standard that appeared in the Federal Register on Friday, November 2, 2001.

Question 2:
Letter submitted by the National Frozen Pizza Institute
Letter submitted by Schwan’s Sales Enterprises, Inc.

Question 3:
“SUMMARY” section of the Federal Register entry from July 31, 2003, Definitions and Standards of Identity or Composition: Elimination of the Pizza with Meat or Sausage Standards.

Question 4:
The Latest Symbol of Government Waste: Pizza


Part II Resources:
Cardboard Box
Tomato Sauce
Crust
Cheese
Mushrooms
Anchovies
Pepperoni
Onions
Delivery Vehicle
Diet Soda

Snow Day Assignment

No, this is not an April fools joke...it's really snowing outside...and you do have a snow day assignment...try to contain your enthusiasm. See the details below on what it due for class on Tuesday and the block day.

Due Tomorrow: Presidency Take Home FRQ
First, your test scheduled for Monday is cancelled - or at least the format we were going to use is cancelled. Instead of taking the 20 question multiple choice questions and writing the 1 FRQ in class, you will write a different FRQ at home for an assessment grade and take the 20 question multiple choice quiz at the beginning of the block day (Wednesday/Thursday). Below is a link to the presidency FRQ which is due for class tomorrow!!

Presidency Take Home FRQ

When writing the FRQ remember what goes into good FRQ writing! Look at the FRQ Writing Guide if you need help!

Due on Block Day: Bureaucracy Crash Course Note Sheet:
Tomorrow in class, we will be starting a mini-unit on the federal bureaucracy. Some of you are probably wondering what the bureaucracy is, some of you are thinking about your negative experiences with the bureaucracy (DMV I'm looking at you), and none of you are daydreaming happily of the day you are hired as a bureaucrat (I don't think). However, in order to cover this unit speedily, and to guarantee a level knowledge base for all of you AP Govers, I'm assigning you three crash course videos to watch and answer questions about for class on block day. Below you will find both the assignment and the videos. Happy viewing!

Bureaucracy Crash Course Note Sheet

And just for fun...

Presidential Administration Job Descriptions

Here are some helpful sites for you to use when describing the function of the various positions within a presidential administration:

Each of these links provides job descriptions for more than just the EOP or the WHO.
Executive Office of the President
The White House Office

The Modern Presidency: Tools of Power

Below is a link to the video needed to complete the homework assignment:

The Modern President: Tools of Power

Impeachment Research

ASSIGNMENT:

Each student in each group will complete a brief for their impeachment case. 

The brief must follow the following format:

1. Background of the case
• What happened?
2. Societal factors at work in the case
• What was happening in the country at the time that had an impact on the case?
3. Important "actors" in the case
• Who was involved in the case? (names and descriptions of roles)
4. Popular conceptions of the case
• Polls, public opinion, critical interpretation, etc
5. Political dimensions of the case
• What role did politics play in the impeachment process?
6. Resolution of the case
• Was the president impeached? Why or why not?
• Was the impeachment justified?

SOURCES:

The Case of Richard Nixon (Source 1) 
The Case of Richard Nixon (Source 2)

The Case of William Clinton (Source 1)

The Case of William Clinton (Source 2)

Implied Powers & Checks & Balances

Use the link below for the homework tonight:

Implied Presidential Powers & Checks & Balances

Presidential Speed Dating Research

The Assignment:
You will research one of the modern presidents in order to find out how they used the powers of the presidency to fulfill the roles of the president and give them a grade based on their performance. After researching and grading your president, you will participate in speed dating to create a list of qualifications/characteristics voters would like to have in a president.

Presidential Speed Dating Assignment

Helpful Websites for Research:
History.com
A great starting point for research on your president. The site features pages and videos for each president.

The White House President's Page
Another good starting point for your research, and this one comes for the official source of presidential information - the White House!

The Miller Center
This is one of the best, in-depth websites available for information on the presidency and its occupants. The site is described as "specializing in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history ".

Party divisions of United States Congresses

This Wikipedia page is a great place to see the impact of presidents on party in terms of Congressional elections.

Don't forget to create an appropriate pick-up line for your president!

Legislative Process Helpful Links

Below you will find a list of links that should help you both in your research about the legislative process and in the creation of your short story or comic strip.

Researching the Legislative Process:
Legislative Process Step-by-step from Congress.gov
Legislative Glossary from Congress.gov

General News Websites:
Congress.gov - great for looking up bills

GovTrack - Great for looking up and tracking bills

New York Times
Politico
The Washington Post
Wall Street Journal
CNN
Fox News

The Federal Budget Process Resources

Use the following links to complete the Federal Budget WebQuest.

National Priorities: Federal Budget 101

• Answer the questions for each section of the "federal budget 101" guide.

Trump’s 2019 budget: what he cuts, how much he cuts, and why it matters

• Use the article to answer the questions about Trump's budget proposal and it's likelihood of passage.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IN OUR POLL!

Congressional Madness Research

Use the following sites to research your member of Congress and to complete the scorecard as well.

Search for Your Member of Congress:
GovTrack.us - Member Search
Congress.gov - Member Search
Wikipedia - Members Page

Good Links for Committee Descriptions:
House Committee Descriptions
Senate Committee Descriptions

Campaign Finances:
OpenSecrets.com - Member Search

Election Results:
For the best results do a google search for the following:
your member of congress + election results (the Wikipedia results are a good place to look)

Congressional Action:
GovTrack.us - Member Search
search for your member of congress, click on their name, and then click on 2017 report card

Gerrymandering Fishbowl Discussion Prep Assignment

Part I: CGP Grey Explains Gerrymandering
Our favorite videographer is back! This time Mr. Grey is here to educate us on gerrymandering, as well as some possible solutions to this unpopular electoral reality.

In this video Mr. Grey poses 4 possible reform proposals to solve our gerrymandering problem:

• A Bi-Partisan Redistricting Committee
• An Independent Redistricting Commission
• The Shortest Split-Line Method of Redistricting
  (Be sure to watch the bonus video on this topic! Fascinating stuff!)
• Proportional Gerrymandering

For each reform proposal

• Describe the gerrymandering reforms proposed
• Explain the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Part II: Reform in Action
Many proponents of reform point to one state as an example of reform that works: Iowa. 
Use the website Ballot-o-pedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics to research Iowa’s redistricting process and its results.

Trump's State of the Union

Below is a list of links - some will give you excerpts of tonight's speech and others include information about recent events that Trump is likely to touch on.

State of the Union: Trump Declares ‘New American Moment’ While Democrats See ‘Chaos’
Trump's State of the Union address: Live updates
President Donald Trump Will Deliver His First State of the Union. Read Excerpts Now.

Interest Group Research Sources

General Research:
The sites below are excellent resources for general research about interest groups:

Open Secrets
Project Vote Smart
Wikipedia

Going Further:
The best way to get more specific research about an interest group or a piece of specific information about a group (like membership of the National Beer Wholesalers Association) is to do a google search with the following terms:

• interest group name + question/topic
• For example, a google search with for "who are the members of the National Beer Wholesalers Association" will send you to a great resource here: National Beer Wholesalers Association Membership

   

   

  

  

 

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My extra credit video starring Donald Trump for background music :)

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McConnelling Extra Credit- Kay Lawlor

McConnell Extra Credit--Brooke Tracey

this was time-consuming

https://youtu.be/68fUhm1KXWE

McConnell Extra Credit

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McConnell Video