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美國等級 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced 等級
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
🎉 Welcome to AP American Government (AP GoPo) Summer Bootcamp! 🎉 Whether you're preparing to take AP American Government and Politics, refreshing your knowledge, or self-studying, this 8-week session will be packed with engaging learning. We'll explore the 8 foundational documents and 14 required Supreme Court cases that form the backbone of AP GoPo. From the Declaration of Independence to Marbury v. Madison, we'll delve deep into the historical context, significance, and lasting impact of...
21 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Declaration of Independence and Articles of ConfederationIn this lesson, we'll explore the ideals and grievances that led to America's independence from Britain, analyzing its philosophical underpinnings and its influence on American identity. We will also examine the first attempt at a national government, discussing its strengths and weaknesses, and its role in shaping the Constitution.Lesson 2United States ConstitutionOur focus will be exploring the Constitution and its structure, principles, and the compromises made during its drafting, and its enduring impact on American governance.Lesson 3Federalist 51 - Checks and BalancesWe'll analyze James Madison's argument for separation of powers and checks and balances, exploring its role in preventing tyranny in government.Week 2Lesson 4Federalist 70 - Executive Branch and Article II U.S. ConstitionDelve into Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, examining its importance for effective governance.Lesson 5Federalist 78 - Judicial Branch and Marbury v. Madison - Judicial ReviewCenter on Alexander Hamilton's explanation of the judiciary's role, discussing its independence and its significance in upholding the rule of law.Lesson 6Brutus 1 - Antifederalist PaperExplore Anti-Federalist concerns about a strong central government, analyzing their arguments against ratifying the Constitution.Week 3Lesson 7Federalist 10 - FactionsExamine James Madison's defense of the Constitution's ability to control factions, discussing its relevance in American politics.Lesson 8Letter from a Birmingam JailStudy Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter advocating for civil rights, analyzing its arguments and its impact on the civil rights movement.Lesson 9McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) - Implied PowersThis case, which affirmed federal supremacy over state laws. We'll discuss how it upheld the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States and expanded Congress's authority through implied powers, reshaping the relationship between federal and state governments.Week 4Lesson 10McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) - Implied PowersThis case, which affirmed federal supremacy over state laws. We'll discuss how it upheld the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States and expanded Congress's authority through implied powers, reshaping the relationship between federal and state governments.Lesson 11United States v. Lopez (1995) - Commerce ClauseThis case, which limited Congress's power under the Commerce Clause. We'll discuss its ruling that the Gun-Free School Zones Act exceeded federal authority, and its significance for states' rights.Lesson 12Schenck v. the United States (1919) - Free SpeechWe'll examine how this case limited free speech during wartime. We'll analyze the precedent it set by ruling that speech creating a "clear and present danger" is not protected under the First Amendment, and discuss its implications for government restrictions on speech.Week 5Lesson 13Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) - Free SpeechThis case upheld students' First Amendment rights. We'll discuss how it protected students' freedom of expression and the limits schools have in censoring symbolic speech.Lesson 14Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) - Free SpeechOur focus will be the expansion of free speech rights for corporations and unions. We'll discuss how it allowed unlimited spending on political campaigns, and its impact on political spending by these entities.Lesson 15Engel v. Vitale (1962) and Wisconsin v. Yoder - Freedom of Religion,We'll explore how this case addressed state-sponsored prayer in public schools. We'll discuss its ruling that such prayer violated the Establishment Clause, setting a precedent for the separation of church and state in public education. We will also explore Wisconsin v. Yoder. This case, which upheld Amish parents' rights to exempt their children from compulsory schooling laws. We'll discuss its implications for religious freedom and education policy.Week 6Lesson 16Baker v. Carr (1962) Shaw v. Reno (1993) - Fourteenth Amendment, GerrymanderingThis case established the principle of "one person, one vote" in legislative redistricting. We'll discuss its implications for fair representation in state legislatures and Congress.Lesson 17Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - Fourteenth AmendmentThis pivotal case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. We'll discuss its overturning of the "separate but equal" doctrine and its significance in the civil rights movement.Lesson 18New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) - First Amendment, Free PressWe'll explore this case's significance in protecting freedom of the press. We'll discuss how it allowed newspapers to publish the Pentagon Papers, setting a high bar for government restrictions on publication.Week 7Lesson 19Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Sixth Amendment, Right to CounselThis case guaranteed the right to counsel in criminal trials. We'll discuss how it ensures fairer trials and greater access to justice for all defendants.Lesson 20McDonald v. Chicago (2010) - Second AmendmentWe'll explore how this case extended Second Amendment rights to the states. We'll discuss its overturning of Chicago's handgun ban and its implications for gun rights outside federal enclaves.Lesson 21Review SessionBootcamp Review!
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I have 14 years of experience teaching AP and regular level Social Science/History courses including AP American Government and Politics and AP United States History.
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Optional homework may be assigned before or after class. For instance, if we're discussing a foundational document, I might request students to read it beforehand. Similarly, when exploring a Supreme Court case, students can practice writing a SCOTUS comparison. These homework opportunities are not obligatory but serve as valuable aids in grasping the content covered during class. Additionally, students may request grading.0 - 1 每週課外時間
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The class is tailored to meet the learning needs of students in or pursuing an advanced American government course. Email me with any questions about the course's learning level.
The following resources will contribute to the creation of classroom content and any materials used in class. - Textbook: Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy (AP Edition), 15th Edition. - Textbook: American Government: Stories of a Nation - Textbook: AMSCO Advanced Placement: United States Government and Politics, 2019 - Constitution: National Constitution Center - The Federalist Papers: Library of Congress - Supreme Court Cases: Library of Congress, Oyez.org, American Bar Association, Streetlaw.org - AP Curriculum Content: collegeboard.org
Greetings Parents and Students! I am Mrs. Budde, the proud mother of twin toddlers (and my two cats, Hoisin and Greta), and the wife of my high school sweetheart and fellow educator :) As an experienced educator with fourteen years of teaching,...
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每週或US$450 用於 21 課程3x 每週, 7 週
75 分鐘
由 6 學習者完成
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Ages: 13-18
1-18 每班學員人數