Midterm Preparation

Class, I have posted our jeopardy game on my website. Just copy the label below....
Check yesterday's post for info on the FRQ's. Good luck on the midterm.

Midterm Preparation

I just spent the last two hours putting a PowerPoint Jeopardy review together for the mid-term. Unlike last time, I will not put the review on my website until after the game (and before the midterm) tomorrow. I can tell you that the midterm FRQ's will be on the following topics of which you may select TWO:

(A) Low Voter Turnout
(B) Presidential Primaries and National Party Conventions
(C) PAC's and influence on national policy making, and
(D) Congress and the War Powers Act and Budget Impoundment Control Act

See you tomorrow.

Wednesday

For tomorrow, pages 250-54 in Subato. There will be a quiz.
Following that, there be a short video on the Congress from the 1940's.
Then there will be a reading (solo reading) on Congress with questions of its "lack of effectiveness."

Subato Reading

The Subato reading for tonight is pages: 242 to 250. I believe I told you as you exited class today to read the next 10 pages. If people who don't have access to the blog do that, they will be fine for tomorrow. Also, strap yourselves in for a lecture tomorrow on the Congress.

Hi Guys. Remember, the reading for tomorrow is Subato Chapter 7 (pages 239-242). There will be a quiz. I will also be showing you a video on Checks and Balances with associated questions. There might be something else, but I'm not sure. Laters. MTB

Chapter 10 Uploaded

Chapter 10 on the Media with questions can be found in the Workspace of my website.

FRQ 3 Follow Up

If you go to my web page, in the APGOPO Workspace link, you will find the Unit 3 PowerPoint. Look at the last 4 slides of the presentation. That information lays out the answer for the FRQ.

Here's some additional info on how CANDIDATES use the media during elections (to hopefully win the election)

*seeking contributions
*leaking information
*candidate creating choreographed opportunities
*use of Internet to disseminate information
*sound bites

Here's some additional info on how the MEDIA uses candidates during elections (to make money):

*talk shows/TV debates
*candidate sound bites
*convention coverage
*investigative reporting/scandals
*focus on candidate gaffes (mistakes)

I hope this is helpful...