AP Government (Culver City High School) //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Class Name: AP Government Instructor(s): Lucas Plotnik en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 01/14/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3729027 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ FRQs for final exam. 
]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:56:34 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/14/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3728775 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Club Reports Due 
]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2015 10:50:05 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/14/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3728172 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Study guide for final exam. 
]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2015 15:06:10 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/14/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3727677 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Final Exam Study Guide 
]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:14:36 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/09/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3724087 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Taking the Hill: Inside Congress. 
 
Please watch any segments of the documentary you missed in class and answer the appropriate questions. 
 
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/30892505/#43965764

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:35:52 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/09/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3721757 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Recommended Reading: Formers Senators who did not return in 2013 are now eligible to become lobbyist. What should be done, if anything to address the revolving door of politics? 
 
 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/wp/2015/01/06/meet-the-former-senators-who-can-start-lobbying-today/

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:57:08 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/07/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3717950 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Congress Internet Research 
]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:04:32 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/06/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3717949 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Chapter 12 discussion Questions 
 

 

1) Describe some of the frustrations and challenges that members of Congress experience. If you were a member of Congress, which of these would be the most frustrating to you?

 

 

 

 

 

2) What are some of the perks of being a congressperson? Do you think the perks outweigh the frustrations of being a congressperson?

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) The authors of the textbook make the following argument: “Members of congress are not typical or average Americans.” What types of people typically enter Congress? Why do you think Congress is not an accurate representation of the nation?  

 

 

 

 

 

4) According to the textbook, what is the best thing a candidate can have going for him or her in a congressional election. Should we impose term limits on members of Congress?

 

 

 

 

 

5) What are the three primary activities that members of Congress engage in to increase the probability of their reelection?

 

 

 

 

 

6) How is the structure of the House different from the structure of the Senate?


]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:01:53 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/05/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3718102 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Recommended Reading: Gun Control Groups, Blocked in Washington, Turn Attention to States.
 
How does this article relate to our discussions on federalism?
 
It is ok to use this as one of your extra credit articles.
 
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/03/us/gun-control-groups-blocked-in-washington-turn-attention-to-states.html?_r=0

]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:27:46 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/05/2015]]> //cchs.ccusd.org/homeworkItem3717833 //cchs.ccusd.org/apps/classes/633254/assignments/ Recommended Reading: Great Article on the invisible primary. You may use this for one of your extra credit assignments. 
 
http://www.vox.com/2014/12/29/7450793/invisible-primary

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