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  1101 Breakout Section Slides  

I have compiled the breakout section slides I reviewed this semester on this page to help my students prepare for their final exam. As a general rule, I use slides for organizational purposes and to display visual information. These slides outline course plans, but require students to fill-in definitions, answers to questions, etc. So, these slides do not substitute for attending section, but refresh your recollection of what we covered in section and topics you want to review for final exam.
  • Friday, January 11, 2013
    • Welcome
    • About Me
    • Goals & Teaching Philosophy
    • Attendence Roll Call & Introductions
    • Suggestions for Studying Effectively
    • Office Hours and Contact Information

  • Friday, January 18, 2013
    • Textbook Highlights: Fundamental Concepts
    • Discussion: Representation
    • Discussion: Checks and Balances

  • Friday, January 25, 2013
    • Road Map to Midterm 1
    • Discussion: Checks and Balances (cont.)
    • Textbook Highlights: U.S. Constitution
    • Discussion: Gun Control Debate

  • Friday, February 1, 2013
    • Textbook Highlights: Federalism
    • Comparing U.S. & Georgia Constitutions

  • Friday, February 8, 2013
    • Textbook Highlights: Civil Liberties
    • Cases to know
    • Textbook Highlights: Civil Rights
    • Timeline: Right to Vote
    • Suggested Midterm 1 Study Plan

  • February 15 - no slides (took midterm 1 multiple choice, short answer)

  • February 22 - no slides, reviewed midterm 1

  • Friday, March 1, 2013
    • Textbook Highlights: Political Parties (w/ Ga Comparisons)
    • Textbook Highlights: The President (w/ Ga Comparisons)

  • Friday, March 8, 2013
    • Falcons Stadium Update
    • Textbook Highlights: The President (cont.)
    • Textbook Highlights: The Bureaucracy
    • Textbook Highlights: Interest Groups

  • March 15 - no slides, spring break

  • Friday, March 22, 2013
    • Bureaucracy "Quiz"
    • Textbook Highlights: Interest Groups (cont.)
    • Textbook Highlights: Congress
    • Textbook Highlights: The Courts

  • March 29 - no slides (took midterm 2 multiple choice, short answer)

  • Friday, April 5, 2013
    • Ga. Legislative Update
    • Roadmap for Remainder of Course
    • Textbook Highlights: Campaigns and Elections
    • Discussion: Emerging Political Issues

  • Friday, April 12, 2013
    • Review Voting Models
    • Textbook Highlights: Voting and Elections
    • Textbook Highlights: Campaigning for Office
    • Discussion: Sample opinion polls
    • Discussion: Gay rights, marijuana laws, immigration as potentially cross-cutting issues

  • Friday, April 19, 2013
    • Clarification: Voting Models v. Voting Factors
    • Roadmap Reminder
    • Study Suggestions
    • Textbook Highlights: Public Opinion and Political Socialization
    • Discussion: How Does Political Context Affect Presidential Campaign Strategy?
    • Some Georgia Distinctions

  • Friday, April 26, 2013
    • Essay writing tips/reminders
    • Discussion: What does Watergate prove?
    • Some practice multiple choice questions on political behavior







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