How to Govern in a Deeply Divided Congress

Former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) explains how to manage a Congress that is divided with one chamber Democrat and the other Republican. 

See the article here.

Political Participation and Technology

First, listen to the predictions of Matt Bai, a New York Times journalist on how technology will impact voting and political participation.



Do you agree with him? What predictions would you add?  Bai mentions voting online, but what other forms of political participation will technology influence or completely change?  How will communication between citizens and leaders change?  How do you think social networking plays a role in political participation?

Sabato Reading for Thursday Night

Here is the quiz link:
http://www.mtbarclay.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/sabatochapter2.2.doc

Sabato Reading for Thursday Night

Hi Class,

In preparation for an FRQ on Amending the Constitution, I would like you to read the following pages in Sabato for Thursday night: Pages 49 to 63.

The FRQ which will be passed out in class tomorrow can be found at: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/repository/govpol_us_01.pdf

Select question #1 on the Constitution.

See you Tomorrow,

Mr. B

Sabato Reading for Thursday Night

Hi Class,

In preparation for an FRQ on Amending the Constitution, I would like you to read the following pages in Sabato for Thursday night: Pages 49 to 63.

The FRQ which will be passed out in class tomorrow can be found at: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/repository/govpol_us_01.pdf
Select question #1 on the Constitution.

See you Tomorrow,

Mr. B

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