Questions of the Day AP GOPO

Questions of the DayAP GOPO2013-201412-10 QODWhat is the main difference between theory and practice with leadership in the Senate? 9/18 QODWhat are some of the problems with the Articles that you came across in your research? 9/12 QODExplain what the cartoonists opinion is by analyzing this political cartoon. How did you come to that conclusion? What were the clues? *Think about your thinking

9/16 Q.O.D.What/ Whos work did Jefferson use to guide him as he wrote the Declaration of Independence? Why do you think he chose to use that work? 9/17 QOD Which of the following documents best describes a government based on unity, natural rights, and the social contract theory? A. Articles of ConfederationB. Declaration of IndependenceC. Mayflower CompactD. The ConstitutionE. Petition of Rights 9-23 QODExplain why the founding fathers wanted to simply amend the Articles when they met at the Constitutional Convention. Why is that significant? Quiz- Check on reading and projectQuiz-1. From your states 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. 9-24 Q.O.D.All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPTA. presidential vetoB. impeachment of the presidentC. appointment of Supreme Court JusticesD. ratification of treatiesE. declaration of war by Congress9-25 QODCompared to government under the Articles of Confederation, the ConstitutionI. can more easily be amendedII. Created a federal republic III. called for separation of powers among the three branches of governmentIV. Created a league of friendship among the statesA. I only B. I and III only C. II and IV only D. I, II, and III only E. I, II, III, and IV 9-26 QODHow are you doing with your One WordWhat questions do you have about this unit so far? 9-26 QuizQuiz over Constitution and reading 56-66

What is the most common way used to amend the Constitution?Article 1 section 8 clause 1Article 2 section 1 clause 1Article 3 section 2 clause 1 9-30 QODRegarding the Founding Fathers-

I used to think that ....

After reading The American Political Tradition I now think .10/8 QOD What to you know, think you know, want to know/ learned about political ideology, polling and culture? 10/10 QODGrab another students sticky note from yesterday. What were things they saw? Thought? Heard? Discuss this at your tables. Reading quiz chapter 1 Reading quiz: pgs. 3-121st hour- Explain and provide an example of the difference between majority rule and popular sovereignty 10-17 QODIn your own words, define conservative and liberal10-22 QODWhat are the shortcoming of polling? Why is that significant to politicians?

10-24 QOD

10-24 QOD

How could you use this picture as a metaphor for federalism?

QOD 11/12Why 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

11/13 QOD1. 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? 11/14 QODGet out your homework and compare your answers. 11/20 QODLook at your book definition from last week and write a new, more in depth explanation of federalism from what you have learned. 12/2 QODWrite down all you know/ think you know and questions you have about Congress in a concept map. QOD 12/3 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)1/31 Political party unitWhat do you know about political parties?