First Day- Why AP Gov?

Mr. Clifford introduces himself as the AP Government teacher, shares his background, and outlines the course. He emphasizes the importance of being informed and discusses the study of power in government. The class includes activities and video clips from The Onion, The Newsroom, and CollegeHumor to provoke thought and discussion on political topics. Mr. Clifford aims to foster independent thinking and informed opinions among students.

What is Mr. Clifford's main goal for the AP Government class?

• To prepare students for college sports

• To focus solely on debates

• To teach students about the presidency and electoral process

• To cover micro and macroeconomics

What is the primary focus of the AP Government course according to Mr. Clifford?

• The study of economics

• The study of historical events

• The study of power and its distribution

• The study of international relations

What is the purpose of showing the satirical video from The Onion?

• To provide a historical perspective on elections

• To entertain students with humor

• To demonstrate the importance of being informed about politics

• To criticize political parties

During the class activity, what question are students asked to consider?

• What are the economic challenges facing the US?

• How does the electoral college work?

• What are the main political parties in the US?

• Why is America the greatest country in the world?

What does Mr. Clifford emphasize about discussing controversial topics in class?

• Controversial topics should be avoided

• Students should adopt his political views

• Only one political perspective will be discussed

• Students should form their own independent views