US/AZ Government Blog

Unit 3 Exam Review

2008-11-19T14:44:33Z

This podcast covers Unit 3. The Unit 3 exam is in four parts and will be all essay. Be sure to listen the podcast and then review the readings. The readings are very important for this exam.

US/AZ Government Unit 3 Exam Review (audio)

Discussion Post #5

2008-11-06T17:11:41Z

The 2008 election is over. One question to answer is why was the voter turnout at 64%? What can be done to increase voter turnout? Is there anything that the parties can do to increase turnout? Should voting be required? Find examples of voter turnout among groups for your answer. Example would be voters by age, gender, occupation, race.

This post will close on November 18, 2008 at 5:00 PM.

Unit 2 Exam Review

2008-10-28T22:24:20Z

This podcast covers Unit 2. The Unit 2 exam is in six parts and will be all essay. Be sure to listen the podcast and then review the readings. The readings are very important for this exam. Be sure to listen to the Stephen Beyer speech on the website.

Unit 2 Exam Review (audio)

Executive Branch Review

2008-10-16T22:55:50Z

This podcast covers the Executive Branch for the Unit 2 Exam. A key for the Executive section of the exam is to read Article II of the US Constitution. If you have any questions, let me know.

US/AZ Government - Executive Branch Review (audio)

Guest Speakers

2008-10-13T19:37:58Z

Time is running out for Guest Speakers. Period 1 and 6 have had one each and Period 5 has had two speakers. Period 1 had a police officer, Period 6 has had a city councile member while Period 5 has had a lawyer and state representative. The list is below. If you need any assistance let me know.

Guest Speaker list

Discussion Post #4

2008-10-13T15:20:45Z

The United States Supreme Court began their new term on Monday, October 6. The links below offer a quick preview of the upcoming term. What are the important issues facing the court this term? Which cases will have the biggest impact? This discussion will close 10/23.

NPR Morning Edition's preview of US Supreme Court

The Online Newshour has a preview and a recap of the first day of the new term of the US Supreme Court.

Congress Review

2008-09-24T21:45:46Z

This podcast covers Congress for the Unit 2 Exam. A key for the Congress section of the exam is to read Article I of the US Constitution. If you have any questions, let me know.

Congress Review (audio)

Discussion Post #3

2008-09-19T14:53:28Z

For this post you will read George Washington's Farewell Address.

How does Washington's Farewell Address hold up today? What did he envision for America? How can what he wrote be applied today?

George Washington's Farewell Address

This post will close on September 26 at 5:00 PM

Discussion Post #2

2008-09-05T14:39:51Z

With the conventions over, both parties said many things. The link will take you a graphic representation of the words that were spoken at the conventions. What can you make from the words spoken? What is the message of the candidates? What is the focus of the campaigns?

Words Spoken

This discussion post will close on September 14 at 5:00 PM.

Discussion Post #1

2008-09-04T16:07:07Z

To recieve full credit, use the rubric provided. This discussion post will close on Monday, September 8.

After reading the Constitution, is the document outdated? Should it be changed? Should it stay the same? Is there anything that needs to be added? What are the most important principles outlined in the Constitution?

Readings and Reading Notes

2008-08-21T16:24:23Z

I have noticed that some of you are not reading, nor are you taking reading notes. Several lost points on the notebook check for a lack of reading notes. Even though we do not have a textbook, you still need to read. Not every podcast will talk about the exam in great detail; some items will not be mentioned in podcast or in class. It is important to read, to take notes on the readings and use those notes to the fullest. If you need help with the readings or taking reading notes, stop by during academic lab.

Guest Speakers-Period 6

2008-08-21T16:18:46Z

When you have arranged your guest speaker, place a comment on the date of your speaker. Be sure to check here when confirming your speaker.

Guest Speakers-Period 5

2008-08-21T16:18:05Z

When you have arranged your guest speaker, place a comment on the date of your speaker. Be sure to check here when confirming your speaker.

Guest Speakers-Period 1

2008-08-21T16:17:19Z

When you have arranged your guest speaker, place a comment on the date of your speaker. Be sure to check here when confirming your speaker.

Exam Review for Unit 1

2008-08-16T20:00:17Z

This podcast covers Unit 1. The Unit 1 exam is in five parts and will be all essay. Be sure to listen the podcast and then review the readings. The readings are very important for this exam.

Unit 1 Exam Review (audio)