AP GOVERNMENT

CAMPAIGN “2008” ELECTION PROJECT SCORING SHEET

NAME_________________________________ PERIOD____________

Required Components

Option 1

1. Volunteer 10 hours on a campaign _______ 50 Pts

(completed and signed attendance and evaluation sheet)

2. Two-page reflective essay _______ 25 Pts

3. Completed and signed parent/student agreement form _______ 15 Pts

4. Vote in the 2008 YLI mock election (10/20-10/24) _______ 10 Pts

5. Turnitin.com and hard copy submitted on or before 2:30 PM on 10/27/08 (Both A & B) _______

LATE PENALTY_______

TOTAL ______

Required Components

Option 2

1. Presidential Election Race - Analysis #1 (one page) _______ 15 Pts

Identifies the job of the President _______

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of either candidate’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

2. Virginia Senate Race - Analysis #2 (one page) _______ 15 Pts

Identifies the job of a member of the United States Senate _______

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of either candidate’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

3. Virginia 8^th Congressional District Race - Analysis #3 (one page) _______ 15 Pts

Identifies the job of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives _______

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies the voting record of the incumbent _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of the challenger’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

4. Virginia 10^th Congressional District Race - Analysis #4 (one page) _______ 15 Pts

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies the voting record of the incumbent _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of the challenger’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

5. Virginia 11^th Congressional District Race - Analysis #5 (one page) _______ 15 Pts

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of either candidate’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

6. Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum - Analysis #6 (one page) _______ 15 Pts

Identifies the amount of the Bond _______

Identifies what the Bond is for _______

Identifies the pros and cons of Bonds (including this one) _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

7. Vote in the 2008 YLI mock election _______ 10 Pts

Turnitin.com and hard copy submitted on or before 2:30 PM on 10/27/08 (Both A & B) _______

LATE PENALTY _______

TOTAL _______

Required Components

Option 3

1. Volunteer 20 or more hours on a campaign _______ 50 Pts

(completed and signed attendance and evaluation sheet)

2. Two-page reflective essay _______ 10 Pts

3. Completed and signed parent/student agreement form _______ 5 Pts

4. Presidential Election Race - Analysis #1 (one page) _______ 5 Pts

Identifies the job of the President _______

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of either candidate’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

5. Virginia Senate Race - Analysis #2 (one page) _______ 5 Pts

Identifies the job of a member of the United States Senate _______

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of either candidate’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

6. Virginia 8^th Congressional District Race - Analysis #3 (one page) _______ 5 Pts

Identifies the job of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives _______

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies the voting record of the incumbent _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of the challenger’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

7. Virginia 10^th Congressional District Race - Analysis #4 (one page) _______ 5 Pts

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies the voting record of the incumbent _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of the challenger’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

8. Virginia 11^th Congressional District Race - Analysis #5 (one page) _______ 5 Pts

Identifies candidates and stands on the issues _______

Identifies which candidate is favored in the polls _______

Identifies the possible impact of either candidate’s election _______

Provides prediction for the outcome of the race _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

9. Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum - Analysis #6 (one page) _______ 5 Pts

Identifies the amount of the Bond _______

Identifies what the Bond is for _______

Identifies the pros and cons of Bonds (including this one) _______

Includes MLA style citations _______

10. Vote in the 2008 YLI mock election (10/20-10/24) _______ 5 Pts

11. Turnitin.com and hard copy submitted on or before 2:30 pm on 10/27/08 (Both A & B) _______

LATE PENALTY_______

TOTAL ______