Lesson 12: Bureaucracy and Presidency Practice FRQ
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Analyze and interpret AP Government prompts to identify required tasks, key terms, and course concepts.
Construct a clear, evidence-based argument in response to a Free Response Question using appropriate AP Government vocabulary.
Demonstrate understanding of core units (e.g., Congress, the Presidency, Bureaucracy, Civil Liberties, Political Behavior) by applying concepts to real-world scenarios.
Organize responses effectively using a structured outline that includes a thesis, supporting evidence, and conclusion.
Evaluate and revise their own writing to improve clarity, accuracy, and alignment with AP scoring rubrics.
How does the rule making authority of bureaucracy impact the work of the EPA.
CG.Civ.1.a. Distinguish between the functions of local, state, tribal, and national governments in
response to challenges (e.g., court decisions, executive orders, legislation, sovereignty, state rights.)
DOK Level 4 – Extended Thinking
Synthesize information from multiple AP Government units to construct a well-reasoned, coherent argument.
Evaluate competing perspectives or conflicting evidence in the context of the FRQ prompt.
Formulate a defense of a policy, institution, or action, integrating analysis, evidence, and course concepts.
N/A
Completed practice FRQ.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8TmknnqTBAYe7Y5D7j-wlYabx13VHaIlwjePQ57xcs/edit?tab=t.0