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Day 1 - Collection and discussion of summer assignment - Political Convention Quiz: Gail Collins, New York Times - Textbook distribution Day 2 Topic: Course introduction; overview of American government Format: - PowerPoint presentation - Distribute Unit Terms - Distribute Political Glossary - Citizenship test Homework: Read Chapter 1, Introducing Government in America Day 3 Topic: Government in America Format: - Distribute The West Wing cast of characters - View Episode 1 of The West Wing - Discuss Chapter 1 of textbook Homework: Read People of Paradox, by Michael Kammen Day 4 Topic: Government in America Format: - Discuss People of Paradox. In groups, students will discuss reading and answer questions. Class discussion will follow. - View Introduction: Crash Course U.S. Govt & Politics 6:47 Day 5 Quiz, Chapter 1 Discussion of FRQ format and strategies from AP Exam: PowerPoint and Handout Homework: Read The American Political Tradition, by Richard Hofstadter Day 6 Topic: The Constitution Format: - Discuss The American Political Tradition. In groups, students will discuss the reading and answer questions from worksheet, The Constitution. - Show Constitution visuals and graphics with class discussion Homework: Read Chapter 2, The Constitution Day 7 Topic: The Constitution Format: - Distribute Summary of the United States Constitution - Distribute Constitution Practice Sheet. Using a copy of the Constitution, students will answer questions to become familiar with the structure of the document. Day 8 Topic: The Constitution Format: - Discuss Constitution Practice Sheet - View Crash Course Separation of Powers and Checks & Balances 8:31 Day 9 Topic: The Constitution Format: - Complete discussion of Constitution Practice Sheet - View The West Wing, Season 6 Episode 124 The Wake Up Call Homework: Read Marbury vs. Madison Day 10 Topic: The Constitution, The Federalist Papers Format: - Distribute The Federalist Papers summary - Distribute Constitutional Change worksheet, which transitions to a discussion of Marbury vs. Madison and the Amendment process. - View Crash Course Judicial Review #21 8:01 Day 11 Quiz, Chapter 2. Multiple choice questions and 1 FRQ Homework: Read McCulloch vs. Maryland Day 12 Topic: Federalism Format: Distribute Federalism worksheet, which transitions to discussion of McCulloch case. Homework: Read U.S. vs. Lopez Day 13: Topic: Federalism Format: - Distribute National Supremacy worksheet, which transitions to discussion of Lopez case and Obamacare opinion. 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