APGovernment

Open source resources for A.P. U.S. Government and Politics teachers.

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

What are the powers of the President during an “economic emergency”?

The President signed an EO instructing agencies not to enforce regs that “burden the economy”.

A great iron triangles/issue networks example.

From @washingtonpost https://t.co/b1BUCcOeU5 #apgov #hsgovchat

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

#hsgovchat Great insight into what it’s like watching tv in a competitive market during a competitive primary.

Ask students to go to the candidate websites, watch an ad, and compare strategies, policies.

Also, what would they do to stand out from the pack?

[Medium Buying @MediumBuying]

WHAT THEY ARE SEEING IN LAS VEGAS --

Political ads run during Today (7-9 am) on KSNV this morning: 23

First hour:
Biden
Sanders
Warren
Steyer
Sanders
Klobuchar
Warren
Biden
Buttigieg
Steyer
Buttigieg
Steyer
Warren
Biden

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

#hsgovchat Happy #PresidentsDay!

If you’re looking to do more quantitative analysis practice, Here’s a free to copy template to use for the infographic (and any graphic) below based on the disciplinary practices from the #APGov CEDs for US and CompGov.

https://t.co/NjKfvQxQlM

[Pew Research Fact Tank @FactTank]

In a July 2019 survey. 66% of Americans said “it would be too risky to give U.S. presidents more power to deal directly with many of the country’s problems,” down from 76% in March 2018 #PresidentsDay https://t.co/yAlArws3Ka

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

For my #CompGov friends out there, but it’s also a good opportunity for #hsgovchat teachers to show how the political spectrum looks outside of the United States.

Also, to show that Iran’s domestic politics are more complicated than the “they all hate America” simplification.

[Iran Primer @IranPrimer]

Rundown of who and where to watch in #Iran's parliamentary elections - https://t.co/2efvIGG9oM

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

Have students analyze how many demographic descriptors go in to determining what makes this a “red” county and how those cleavages manifest themselves. Also a nice socialization connection here. #hsgovchat

From @PhillyInquirer https://t.co/u2qk2lxKEF

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

#hsgovchat To what extent is the federal budget reflective of majoritarian policy interests?

Compare quantitative vis-reps from @FactTank: https://t.co/xVaM2u710u

and narrative from @nytimes https://t.co/wuhutj8BXP

[Pew Research Fact Tank @FactTank]

When we asked Americans to make up the budget for the federal government last March, there was little appetite for cuts in many domestic spending areas https://t.co/MeDJ6Ig6MT

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

If you’re teaching about the Census, reapportionment, representation in #apgov or #civics, this is a great bellringer.

A couple of extension activities could include analysis of the CDs for the cities, demographic or economic data charting, or cartography. #hsgovchat

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

#hsgovchat Looking for a way to make your Iron Triangles and Issue Networks lesson more a-peel-ing?

Check out this story on school lunches and “Big Potato” by @MEPFuller @ArthurDelaneyHP

https://t.co/01JjPk6zFe

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From @CNN, an examination of the timeline, prospects, pluralism, and politics of the Equal Rights Amendment.

https://t.co/I0kBxmDpcv

#hsgovchat

[Tim Gardner @gardnerhistory]

It is federalism day in @apgovernment @SouthavenHigh these students will not forget dual federalism (layer cake) and cooperative federalism (marble cake)
#teamdcs. Today, we let them eat cake!

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

For my #CompGov friends out there who are going country by country and start with the UK!

A good opportunity to do some compare and contrast. Maybe a 4 corners activity to evaluate claims?

https://t.co/7DZZcCMb1M

#hsgovchat

[Kate Maltby @KateMaltby]

History Today asked four writers for our thoughts about the future of the monarchy.

Written before the Meghan and Harry news, but in this month's issue - and feeling like a rather prescient bit of commissioning from @_paullay. https://t.co/KqgNwqzH6Q

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

Is it still, “the economy, stupid” in translating economic performance to presidential approval?

How popularity and economic indicators are becoming increasing unlinked.

https://t.co/cLrnguKlD0

#APGov #hsgovchat

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

A great data literacy opportunity to tie in to policy discussions for #APGov: How can Republicans and Democrats craft social welfare and economic policy when they don’t agree on the causes of inequality? #hsgovchat

[Ruth Igielnik @RuthIgielnik]

When asked about what contributes to economic inequality, Republicans are more likely to point to personal factors (life choices, some people work harder than others) and Dems are more likely to point to structural factors (tax system/education system) https://t.co/9NP4Gxtzo0

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

A great starting off point for discussion - To what extent is Congress meeting the Founders’ original intent as governors?

What reforms would be necessary to realize the author’s thesis?

https://t.co/MhzwUSr4Yt

#hsgovchat #APGov

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

The U.S. administration has denied a travel visa to Iranian government officials traveling to the United Nations.

Use these excerpts from the UN Headquarters Agreement to evaluate if the US Government is within the agreement.

From @UN https://t.co/E7neJ1xNkf

#hsgovchat #APGov

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

@econgovteach Thank you!!

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

Any #APGov #hsgovchat T is looking for a student inquiry assignment about division of war powers in the U.S. since 1941, here’s a free assignment.

It’s got the War Powers Act, Tonkin Gulf, Constitution, and others.

It’s open to copy and make your own.

https://t.co/vWfTeeGqAx

[House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems @HouseForeign]

This Media Post will serve as a reminder that war powers reside in the Congress under the United States Constitution. And that you should read the War Powers Act. And that you’re not a dictator.

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

Congress and POTUS have shifted the balance of armed forces powers between them since 1941.

Here’s an open access student inquiry worksheet using sources from @SenateHistory @congressdotgov @SmithsonianMag @USNatArchives

https://t.co/vWfTeeGqAx

#hsgovchat #APGov #Civics

[PBS News Classroom @NewsHourExtra]

What is US' justification for killing Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani?

Congress didn't approve attack. What is Congress' role in approving such attacks?

See this PBS @NewsHour Extra lesson for g 6-12:
https://t.co/hYtsZQUoo4

#worldgeochat #globaledchat #sschat #whapchat #apush

[APGovernment @APGovernment]

When a President uses military force has been a subject of debate back to the Constitutional Convention.

How have interpretations of congressional and presidential power changed over time?

From @Profepps in @TheAtlantic: https://t.co/GkkcdSJ83g

#hsgovchat #APGov