AP US/Comp Government
Mr. Benson
Unit 3 Syllabus: Great Britain and EU
Oct. 10
1. Intro to GB – PPT – Key Concepts, Exec Branch ( US v. GB)
2. Guided Readings and Terms
Homework: Guided readings and Terms
Oct. 15
The Special Relationship
Oct 17
1. J/D: How does GB have a bicameral legislature? Explain the roles of the 2 houses
2. PPT: Parliamentary Rule in the UK
a. House of Commons
b. House of Lord
3. PPT: Being a MP and Question Hour
a. How a bill becomes an Act
4. Video: Question Hour of the PM
Oct. 21
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J/D: Compare and contrast the Presidential Cabinet and the PM’s cabinet.
PPT: The PM and its Cabinet
Video Margaret Thatcher
The Judicial Branch of GB
Political Parties of GB
Interest Groups of GB
Oct. 23
What is the EU and what powers do they possess?
1. PPT
2. Readings on the EU ( economic impact)
3. Review sheets
Oct. 27
J/D: What is the EU and what powers do they possess?
1. PPT
2. Finish the EU ( economic impact)
Oct. 29
1. Finish all material
2. Review sheets
Oct 31 TERMS DUE !!! READING GUIDE DUE !!!
1. Test on GB and EU
Your homework throughout this Unit is to read the Kesselman book online and complete the EU
Guided reading and Terms.