Here are the notes from the Federalism lecture.
Federalism Lecture Notes (pdf)
Federalism Lecture Notes 2020 (pdf)
Here are the notes from the Federalism lecture.
Federalism Lecture Notes (pdf)
Federalism Lecture Notes 2020 (pdf)
Here is the reading and a study guide for chapter 3. This chapter looks at federalism and how the state and national governments interact.
Ch 3 Reading
Ch 3 Study Guide
Here is Brutus #1. This is a reply of the Anti-Federalists to the Federalists and the Federalist Papers. Brutus #1 is in response to Federalist #10. Please read Brutus #1 and answer the questions below.
Questions to Consider
The Articles of Confederation was the form of government that was used during and after the Revolutionary War. Below you will find the Articles of Confederation and guided reading questions.
Articles of Confederation
Questions
How united were the states under the Articles of Confederation?
What were two flaws in the Articles of Confederation?
Why don’t we still have the Articles of Confederation as the US Constitution?
Would we be better off if the USA were bound less tightly, the states had most of the power, and the federal government had little power?
Read the Declaration of Independence and answer the following questions:
1. What original or novel thoughts were presented by Jefferson in the Declaration?
2. Compare the theory of government defended in the Declaration with the doctrines of Locke.
3. Who does the Declaration give more rights to the state or national government?
4. What is the proper function of government, according to the Declaration, and why had George III violated his right to rule over the American colonies?
Here is chapter 2. This reading deals with three documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.
There are several documents to know, and Federalist #10 is one of them. Madison discusses factions and how to deal with them. You will find Federalist #10 and a series of questions to help you understand the document. These questions are due at the beginning of the next class period.
Here are a few key links for the first quarter.
Daily Attendance Form
Period 2 Lecture -Class meets from 9:00 am to 9:55
Period 3 Lecture – Class meets from 10:00 am to 10:55 am
Schoology
Ac Lab
Office Hours– T-TH, 7:25 am to 7:55 am
Welcome to the AP US Government and Politics website. We will be using this site in conjunction with Schoology, be sure to look at both. This site is very fluid and active. Have a great year.