Click on the picture to access more information about the the course, including the Syllabus, Textbooks, and any other requirements and materials.
AP Government Assignments
Click Here to see a full page view of the Calendar
Check this part of the site on a regular basis to check for changes. Assignments are listed by the subjects in the Course Outline on the right. Due Dates for two weeks are listed belowt. .
PowerPoints and other resources used in class can be accessed through the Other Course Resources page.
Click on the Journal Tab below to see a list of the current journal entries for the quarter.
Check the AP Government Information Page for the latest announcements about assignments and the course.
Check the Scoreboard below to see where your team stands in the Current Events Game
| Current Events Game Scoreboard | Team A (Left side from back) | Team B (Right side from back) |
| First Period | 65 | 70 |
| Second Period | 110 | 50 |
| Sixth Period | 135 | 85 |
| Seventh Period | 25 | 20 |
- Information
- The Journal
- My Poli Sci Lab
You are responsible for keeping a journal that will be collected and graded at the end of each quarter. It will count the same as the quarter test. Click Here to access more information about the journal.
This is the companion site for the Sabato textbook. It includes an Etext version of the book, study and enrichment activities for each chapter, and a tool for submitting assignment online. You will need an access code that came with your textbook in order to use the site. Then you will need to get your Class ID from me. Refer to the Assignments Page for specific assignments from My Poli Sci Lab.
Course Outline
This is an Outline of the course. There is a Short Outline and a more detailed Long Outline. Click on one of the following Categories to see a specific part of the Outline or click on one of the Outline links to access the entire Outline.
- Constitutional Underpinnings
- Political Beliefs and Behaviors
- Political Parties, Interest Groups and Mass Media
- Institutions of Government
- Civil Rights and Liberties
- Public Policy
Other Course Resources
This is a collection of various resources found throughout the site. You can access all of the Videos, PowerPoints, and Chapter Summaries referenced in the entire site in one place. There are also links to various web sites and tools related to the course, including a Bill Tracking device and a Supreme Court Case Finder.
AP Exam Review
This part of the site is devoted to preparation for the AP US Government and Politics Exam in May. Numerous resources from throughout the site are gathered here and arranged by the Categories in the Course Outline. In addition, specific and general information about the exam is included.
Two Week Calendar
Here are the assignments and schedule for two weeks. Use the Calendar on the left to see past, present, and future assignments and schedules, or click on the quarter you want below.
Current Week
- Monday
- Answer as many AP free response questions as you and a partner can in outline form by Wednesday
- Charlie Wilson
- Tuesday
- Work on assignment in class
- Charlie Wilson
- Wednesday
- AP free response assignment due
- Thursday
- Exam Review
- Check Exam Review Site for Lists and Links to Various Study Tools
- Friday
- Exam Review
- Check Exam Review Site for Lists and Links to Various Study Tools
Next Week
- Monday
- Exam Review
- Check Exam Review Site for Lists and Links to Various Study Tools
- Tuesday
- AP Government Exam
- 8:00 a.m.
- Be there at 7:45 at the latest
- Wednesday
- No Class
- Thursday
- No Class
- Friday
- Senior Trip