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.

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Post 2 - Due 1/14

Following up on our examination of polling data this week and the president's address to the nation on 1/8/2019 please answer the following prompt:

Do you think President Trump should declare a state of emergency to secure funding for a border wall?  

Your answer must include at least:

  • 2 news sources
  • refer to 1 recent poll
  • refer to a specific part of the US Constitution

Due on Monday, January 14th.

Articles to consider using:
Why Trump can't simply build his wall.
National Emergency Powers and Trump's Border Wall, Explained

Polling Data:
http://www.pollingreport.com/

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