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U.S. Government and Economics
Here are links to old tests, quizzes, and worksheets from which all the questions on the exam will be taken.
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Introduction to Government Quiz
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Foundations of government Test
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Chapter Three Assignment
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Organization of Congress
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Development of Congressional Powers
The exam will consist of 80 multiple choice questions, 70 matching questions, and 13 short answer questions. You will have some choice on the short answer questions.
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This course, open only to seniors, seeks to familiarize students with the concepts on which our government and economic systems are built. Emphasis will be placed on the constitutional underpinnings for American Government, the current political spectrum, political parties and interest groups, the three branches of our national government and their interaction, and civil rights and civil liberties. An overview of the free market system will also be covered in the second semester. Current events will be used to reinforce understanding about the formation of public policy.
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- Course Information
- Assignments
- My Poli Sci Lab
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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.
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.