AP Government 2024-25 Assignments

When finished, turn in Stock Market Project packet to Mr. George

Watch the review videos on AP College Board

Using AI and the results of your practice test, create a personalized study assistance plan.  Copy and paste into a Google doc to submit.  Include the questions you asked and the process you went through to complete this

Take 3 topics you need more knowledge about for the AP  test (based on the practice test).  Using AI, create a tutorial, learning experience, or practice test.  Demonstrate the ability to use AI on your own to improve your personal learning.

For EACH required Supreme Court Case complete the following
1. What is the case known as:
2. Who was the plaintiff:
3. Who was the defendant:
4. What year was the case heard:
5. What was the instigating issue or event:
6. On what grounds did the Supreme Court hear the case?
7. Which part of the Constitution or Bill of rights was applied to this case?
8. What was the majority decision?
9. Was there a dissenting opinion?
10. Why is this case important?

Make a graphics organizer with the Bill of Rights, which of the required Supreme Court cases apply to that Amendment, and which current cases involving President Trumps Executive Orders apply to that Amendment

Using 2 different media sources identify 3 pieces of information regarding President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport the Venezuelans.  Chart facts given, then look for any important information that was not reported by that outlet.

Name__________________________
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Read each scenario carefully. Determine which amendment from the Bill of Rights applies. Write the amendment number in the space provided and explain why it applies or if a right is being violated.

Alex wears a shirt to school that criticizes the government. The principal tells Alex to change shirts because the message is "too controversial."
 Amendment_______
 Explanation______________________________________________________________________
A public school teacher requires students to say a morning prayer before class begins. A student refuses and is given detention.
Amendment _______
Explanation ______________________________________________________________________
A group of citizens gathers outside the state capitol to protest a new law. Police arrive and order them to leave, even though they are not violent or causing disruptions.
Amendment _______
 Explanation______________________________________________________________________
A police officer pulls over Jasmine for speeding. Without asking permission or giving a reason, the officer searches her car and finds a small pocketknife. Jasmine is arrested.
Amendment _______
 Explanation______________________________________________________________________
During a trial, the prosecutor demands that the defendant testify against himself. The defendant refuses, but the judge orders him to answer the questions.
 Amendment_______
Explanation ______________________________________________________________________
Maria is accused of stealing from a store. She is denied a lawyer because the judge says, "This is a simple case, you don’t need one."
 Amendment_______
Explanation ______________________________________________________________________
A man is convicted of shoplifting. The judge sentences him to 30 years in prison, stating, "I want to make an example out of you."
Amendment _______
 Explanation______________________________________________________________________
A state government passes a law banning all citizens from owning handguns, even for self-defense.
Amendment _______
Explanation ______________________________________________________________________
During a national emergency, the government forces homeowners to provide food and shelter for military troops without their consent.
 Amendment_______
 Explanation______________________________________________________________________
The federal government creates a new law requiring all states to follow a national education curriculum, even though education policies are usually set by the states.
 Amendment_______
 Explanation______________________________________________________________________
Which amendment do you think is the most important today? Why?
Can you think of a modern example where one of these rights was challenged? Explain.

Each group will be assigned an amendment from the Bill of Rights. Fill out 5 white cards, one card for each of the following: 
Constitutional Amendment:
Court Case:
Ruling:
Significance:
Summary of case:

All of the cards will be shuffled.  The goal of the game is to collect as many complete sets of cards as possible.

Complete  the 4 assigned sections of MCQ related to the Bill of Rights

You will receive 4 pages. Get a 'magic number' and a Supreme Court Case.
Page 1 - With out a computer, write down what you already know about the case.
Page 2 - Create a question directly related to the topic.  It can not be a question with a yes/no answer or that gives a number, it  needs to be a real question.  For example, ' what factors create a recession?'
Trade all 4 pages with another group
Page 3 - Take the Google question that the first group asked and enter it into an AI.  Write down the answer and what AI you used.
Trade all 4 pages with a 3rd group
Page 4 - Reframe the question for AI in order to receive a different answer.
Class will discuss results

In PAIRS, not groups of 3 or more, list the first 10 Amendments (The Bill of Rights).  One person is to analyze the Amendment from the Personal Rights position and the other person is to analyze from the position of " The Greater Good'. During Block, each group will discuss both size and the class will evaluate where on the spectrum the Amendment is currently.  Have at least 3 things that shifted the position over time.

Find the list of Executive Orders that have been signed by President Trump since he took office for his second term.  Choose 5 of them that are being challenged.  State the Executive order, who is challenging it, and their argument for challenging the Executive order.  If it is a Constitutional issue, which part of the Constitution.  Is the Executive Order one of the promises President Trump made when running for President? Do you think that the Executive Order will stand or be struck down?

Using the list of required cases, write a study guide that best suits your learning style 

Taking the template  from Budget I, make a budget for the standard salary in your job, in your city, with 10-15 years on the job.  Include a list of:
 what the job is
 the city you are living in
where you are living ( house, apartment, your mother's garage)
family living with you
what car are you driving

Using the attached Excel sheet, create a personal budget based on what you think your first fulltime job will be. Research average starting salary, cost of living where you are planning to live, and the other expenses that we discussed in class. Download the spreadsheet to your computer, you are not able to edit it otherwise.

In pairs, write 15 questions about the Fire.  5 Questions to the people actually fighting the fire, 5 for Government officials, and five for victims of the fire.

Complete Judicial Branch worksheet packet

Work in Groups of no more than 3.

Choose one Presidential Cabinet Department.  

List all agencies and Bureaus that are under that Department.  For example Department of Treasury oversees the Secret Service. Provide a short, one sentence, description of what each agency or department does.  List all agencies and departments, however, you only have to provide the descriptions of 10.  Indicate if it is a regulatory, assistance, or enforcement function, or what combination.

Complete the attached worksheet.  Reformat in a way that makes sense to you and is easy for someone to understand.

Your names will not be collected, so I will not know who submitted what.

Create trading cards for ONE of the Presidential candidates, and the 2 candidates for the US House of Representatives for the district you live in.  Find at least one commercial for each and evaluate it for facts vs opinions and if they are providing their policies or making attack ads.

Answer the following questions:
How much $$$ does Halloween generate?
How many pounds of candy are sold?
How many Donald Trump costumes will be worn?

List 3 ways the Government has responsibilities involving Halloween
a
b
c

Videos 1.4 parts 1 and 2

Class will go the Library and use real books, no technology, to research the signers of the Declaration of Independence

Complete the attached worksheet. Create one for each of the 2 candidates

Re-write the attached sheet in a way that is more user friendly for students.  Work with your State group.

Using the attached Leadership Traits and Qualities packet, each group will write 6 short paragraphs.  Select 3 traits your group considers most important and why.  Write 1 paragraph for each.  Write one paragraph for each citing a personal example that you have seen or shown.


Leadership short course.pdf

Create a State
4 groups of 7. 
Name your State 
How big is it - Texas or Rhode Island 
Population 
Sources of wealth 
Make a flag
Geography - coast, mountain, flat
East Coast, West Coast, North, or South.

Choose 2 legitimate media outlets. List the top 3 stories for each
Submit on Google Classroom