AP US Government & Politics

This blog is for students in Ms. Aby-Keirstead's AP US Government class in Bloomington, MN. It is for students to post their thoughts on current events and governmental affairs. Students should be respectful & think of this forum as an extension of their classroom. The instructor has the same expectations for classroom discussion & blog posts. These posts will be graded for both their academic merit & for their appropriateness.

Friday, October 28, 2016

Response to Post 4 - Due on 11/4

Pick someone to react to from post 4.  Explain why you agree or disagree with their prediction.  Be sure to reference at least 2 news sources from this week to justify your answer.  Feel free to also check their Electoral College map in our room and to reference it in your answer!

Due on Friday, 11/4.  Your answers will be interesting to read.  Even the experts are changing their minds daily for who will win which states!

Monday, October 17, 2016

Post 4: Due 10/28

Election Prediction

Explain who you think will win the 2016 presidential election and how.  What I mean by "how" is what strategy will she/he use, what issue(s) will be the most significant to voters, and what swing states will she/he win, etc.  We will compare your predictions with results and exit poll data after the election.  Be sure to use at least 3 sources to justify your prediction!  Good luck.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Response to Post 3

Read your classmates' answers to "What topic do you think deserves more time/attention in the presidential campaign and in the debates?  Why?"

Do not answer someone's post if they said the same or similar issue as you did.  Be sure to look at their sources.

In your answer please respond with why you think this issue isn't as important as your issue or why they have persuaded you that is more important.

This post is due by the end of the day on Friday, October 14th.




Monday, October 3, 2016

Post 3: Due October 7th

What topic do you think deserves more time/attention in the presidential campaign and in the debates?  Why?  Justify your answer with supporting research to convince your audience that this issue should be more central in the minds of voters in November.  You need to cite at least 3 sources for this post.

Post is due by the end of the day on Friday, October 7th.


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