Daily lessons and Assignments:

 

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Day 16: Friday, October 10
 Homework: Read the first half of Chapter 7 (Public Opinion) pp.155-167. Also , be sure to begin working on your proposition presentation (slated for next Thursday.)  Here are some links to help you prepare for  your proposition presentation:  The California  State Proposition site (Click Here)   Link to the LA Times "Back Stories on the Propositions (Click Here) A GREAT site which links you to multiple opinions on all propositions (CLICK HERE)                  


Past Assignments 

 Day 15: Wednesday, October 8
 Homework:ReadSeymour Lipset " American Exceptionalism: A Double-Edged Sword", and  Michael Nelson " Why Americans Hate Politics and Politicians"
 
Day 14: Monday, October 6
 Homework:Read last half of Chapter 4, and read Louis Hartz "The Liberal Tradition in America" in the reader.
 
 Day 13: Thursday, October 2
 Homework:Read first half of Chapter 4.  Try one of the 
links with flashcards to check on your knowledge:) 
Handout of Chapter 4 questions to answer before you read:
Download Here 
 
Day 12: Tuesday, September 30
 Homework: Study for Unit I Exam
Download FRQs for Unit I Exam

 

Day 11: Friday, September 26
 Homework: Study for Unit I Exam NEW DATE FOR TEST : THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 !!!!!
Download FRQs for Unit I Exam

 

Day 10: Wednesday, September 24
 Homework: Prepare FRQ's for class on Friday.  Be ready to discuss the content to be included in answering each of the questions.
Download FRQs for Unit I Exam

 

Day 9: Monday, September 22
 Homework: Read "The Price of Federalism" in reader p.113.  Also read and understand the Dual Federalism cases. Download Here.

 

Day 8: Thursday, September 20
 Homework: Read last half of Chapter 3 of the Wilson book (pp. 59 to end.) AND read article #12 in reader - Federalist #10

 

 Day 7: Tuesday , September 16
 Homework: Read first half of Chapter 3 of the Wilson book (pp. 49-59.)

 

 Day 6: Friday, September 12

In the Reader. Suggested in this order:

 Article #16 What the Anti-Federalists were For,

 #11 Hofstadter The American Political Tradition,

 #5 Mills The Power Elite,

#6 Dumhoff, Diversity in the Power Elite.

oWrite a 1-2 paragraph reaction to each of the

 four articles, (e.g. what was important that you

 agreed or disagreed with, or made  you think

 and make connections - historically, politically

 or otherwise.)

 

 Day 5: Wednesday, September 10

Read pages 94-99 (Beard and Brown essays) and write a position paper taking a side on the issue of the role the Founding Fathers’ Economic Self Interest played in the writing of the Constitution.  Be sure to address the other side’s arguments in your paper. Two pages in length – typed. (40 points.) 

Day 4: Monday, September 8

Read Federalist #51 and Mee
Article (Reader articles #8 and 9,)

Day 1 / Thursday, August 28

Homework: Read Chapter 1 of the Wilson book.  and be ready for your first Sparkle Quiz of the year. 

 Day 2 / Tuesday, September 2

Homework: Read first half of Chapter 2 of the Wilson Book. Quiz next time (with notes.)  BE SURE TO BRING MONEY ($3.60) FOR THE READER. THANKS :) 

Day 3/ Thursday, September 4

Homework: Read LAST half of Chapter 2 of the Wilson Book. Quiz next time (with notes.)  BE SURE TO BRING MONEY ($3.60) FOR THE READER. THANKS :)