Weeks of 9/28 to 10/2

Weeks of 9/28 to 10/2:

Things we will be discussing these weeks:

A. The concept of limited government by design in the US Constitution.
B. James Madison's theory on factions.
C. The concept of Federalism as described by the Constitution.

Assignments:

A. Weekly News Discussion--Due Tuesdays
B. FRQ 2009 #1--Due Tuesday, 10/6
C. Chapter 1 and 2 Exam--Friday, 10/2

Things to Watch for this Week:

A. The reaction to the Papal visit to the United States.
B. The upcoming debate over funding Planned Parenthood in the federal budget.
C. The resignation of House Speaker John Boehner.

Weeks of 9/16 to 9/25

Weeks of 9/16 to 9/25:




Things to be discussed:


A. What are the political values of the early US and how do they appear in the US Constitution?
B. How did James Madison's view on factions shape our political system?
C. What are the burdens on government that grow out of our fear of authority?




Assignments:


1. Weekly News Discussion (You may substitute a discussion of the CNN Republican Debate, if you'd like)


2. AP Exam Question 2009 #1--Due Friday, 10/2


3. Chapter 1 and 2 Exam--Wednesday, 9/28




Things to watch for this week:


A. The ongoing refugee crisis in Europe


B. The ongoing drama of the Republican and Democrat pre-primary positioning.