March, 2020
Government – 3/11/2020
I. Bellwork A. If you had a choice, who should have the power to amend the US Constitution – just over 50% of the American people, or five out of nine US Supreme Court Justices? Explain. B. Explain an amendment that you would like to add to the Constitution II. Objectives: Explain the structure, function, […]
AP Macro – 3/11/2020
I. Bellwork Q&A On iLearn 37.2 WS II. Objectives: Interpret measures of long-run economic growth Describe how real GDP has changed over time Explain how real GDP varies across countries Identify the sources of long-run economic growth Explain how productivity is driven by physical capital, human capital, and technological progress III. Discussion:Long Run Economic Growth […]
AP Macro – 3/10/2020
I. Objectives Determine how fiscal and monetary policy is implemented to manipulate AS/AD and the money supply to achieve the economics goals of stable prices and low unemployment.. Analyze and construct economic models used to demonstrate monetary policies effect on interest rates, RGDP, Price levels, and unemployment. II. Section 6 Test A. FRQ – 15 […]
Government – 3/10/2020
I. Bellwork Many modern day presidents use executive orders in times of crisis or to expand programs they believe in. Do you think presidents should have this sweeping power over the 320 million Americans in the United States? Since recent presidents are usually elected by only half of the country, is the executive order too […]
AP Macro – 3/09/2020
I. Belwork Page 363 – Free Response Question II. Objectives: Interpret and construct economic models to demonstrate the impact of monetary policy on interest rates and price levels in the short and long run Use the Phillips curve to show the nature of the short-run trade-off between inflation and unemployment Construct, analyze and interpret graphs demonstrating expansionary […]
Government – 3/09/2020
I Bellwork: Questions & Answers C03s1Federal and State Power Based upon the graphic, what powers do the Federal Government and State Government share under the Constitution Based upon the graphic, what powers solely belong to the Federal Government? Based upon the graphic, what powers solely belong to the State Governments? II Objectives: Review and discuss […]
AP Macro – 3/06/2020
I. Bellwork The graph above shows the loanable funds market for a country. a. Assume that now the country’s government increases deficit spending. Explain how the increase in deficit spending will affect the real interest rate. b. Indicate how the real interest rate change you identified in part (a) will affect investment in plant and […]
Government – 3/06/2020
I. Bellwork A. Chapter 3.1 Page 73 of book online Based upon the diagram What checks does the Executive branch have for the Legislative branch? What checks does the Judicial branch have for the Executive branch? What checks does the Legislative branch have for the Executive branch? How can the Executive branch influence the Judicial branch? […]
AP Macro – 3/05/2020
I. Bellwork Assume that the loanable funds market in Country X is currently in equilibrium. Draw a correctly labeled graph of the loanable funds market for Country X, and label the equilibrium interest rate as r* and the quantity of funds as QF*. Assume that the government of Country X, which had a balanced budget, […]
Government – 3/05/2020
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers A. On ILearn – Marbury v Madison (Judicial Review) What wasMarbury seeking? Pg1 Explain why the Judiciary Act of 1789 used by Marbury was ruled unconstitutional? Pg 2 What must the Supreme court do when an act of Congress conflicts with the Constitution? What are the three principles of judicial […]