1. (T-F) It is clear that the author has little respect for journalists at the New York Times.

2. (T-F) One reason that voters cannot change the political landscape of the country is because they are less interested in gossip and more interested in the economy of the country.

3. (T-F) One difference of society that has had a positive impact on government is the presence of television and newspapers covering political topics.

4. (T-F) One difficulty of governing is the disparity between the number of American citizens and the number of people who make laws.

5. (T-F) According to the author, one positive aspect of government is the idea that if citizens do not like a candidate, they often vote new politicians in to represent them.

AP Language and Composition

April 16, 2013Mr. Houghteling

“It’s a Tricks or Traps Tuesday!”

AGENDABellringerACT Reading as Argument

ACT Reading ~ Social Science Passage

1. (T-F) It is clear that the author has little respect for journalists at the New York Times.

2. (T-F) One reason that voters cannot change the political landscape of the country is because they are less interested in gossip and more interested in the economy of the country.

3. (T-F) One difference of society that has had a positive impact on government is the presence of television and newspapers covering political topics.

4. (T-F) One difficulty of governing is the disparity between the number of American citizens and the number of people who make laws.

5. (T-F) According to the author, one positive aspect of government is the idea that if citizens do not like a candidate, they often vote new politicians in to represent them.

1. (T-F) It is clear that the author has little respect for journalists at the New York Times.

2. (T-F) One reason that voters cannot change the political landscape of the country is because they are less interested in gossip and more interested in the economy of the country.

3. (T-F) One difference of society that has had a positive impact on government is the presence of television and newspapers covering political topics.

4. (T-F) One difficulty of governing is the disparity between the number of American citizens and the number of people who make laws.

5. (T-F) According to the author, one positive aspect of government is the idea that if citizens do not like a candidate, they often vote new politicians in to represent them.

Answer Key— “How Courts Govern America”

11 B 16 G12 F 17 D13 A 18 J14 F 19 A15 C 20 J

Answer Key— “American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson”

11 B 16 F12 F 17 B13 A 18 H14 H 19 D15 C 20 F