AP US Government

AP American Government and Politics (GoPo)

 

NOTE: The textbook handout/assignment meeting

is Monday, January 9th after school in room 165.

 

Textbook: American Government Institutions and Policies

AP Edition, Wilson and Dilulio              ISBN#: 978-0-495-80283-9

 

For Textbook resources, practice quizzes, and study materials on-line, click here:  Textbook Resources

 

AP Test Review Study Guide

 

Here are some practice tests that are much more like the actual AP questions than the textbook questions: http://www.meridian.wednet.edu/~slawrenc/PracticeQuizzes.htm

 

 

Class Materials You Will Need:

 

Pre-class - Jan. 9

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4
Reading Assignments Contributions Editorial Culture Wars Article The Problem With Political Parties  
Chapter 1 Note Sheet Relationship Article New Patriotism Article    
Hail To The Chiefs article The Warming is Global Shunning the Culture War    
Truth or Consequences aticle Historys Greatest Minds The Contraception Culture War    
Readings annotation assgn        
 

 

Introductory Syllabus and reading assignments for the first 3 chapters.

 

 

 

Instructors: Mr. Rocheleau and Ms. Biese

Basics of Government Resources

 

Because you haven't been exposed to American government and politics in a while (at least since 20th Century History) you may need a little refresher. Informational videos on the basics of government are available for you to check out from Mr. Rocheleau in room 165.