FRQ's

FRQ guidelines from the head READER on the 2009 exam:

@http://blue.wths.net/faculty/desecki/AP%20Government/FRQ%20practice.pdf

From 2011-2012

Your FRQ's that you guys wrote:

The State of MA is considering legalizing casinos. This proposal is being brought forth by the governor, and the leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives A) Define the role of each individual B) Explain why making a bill privately is either a benefit to the people or a detriment to the people C) Explain how these politicians should attempt to bring around opponents to their point of view.

There will soon be casinos in Massachusetts, but there could be problems that come about from this when looking at it from a Moralistic and compulsivity point of view. A) State two reasons why this bill would be valuable for Massachusetts B) Explain how the government is going to use attractions to make money and enforce security in the casinos. C) How is it possible for Patrick, DeLeo, and Murray to pass this law without the input of the legislature D) Why hasn’t MA pass this bill already? What makes this time different?

In a recent dispute over what is being debated concerning casinos, there have been earmarks for the estimated earnings of the state based upon research in other states. A) What are the deciding factors in passing the bill? B) Explain what a rainy day fund is, and it’s importance to this bill C) Why did Murray no openly support the bill before?

A casino Bill is being passed in MA. A) Name two benefits of having casinos in MA B) Name two negatives of having casinos in MA C) Compare your answers from a and b. Should the bill be passed? Explain your reasoning.

Casinos have been approved in MA. Despite taking three tries there will now be four casinos built in the state. A) Explain why it took three tries to pass the bill. B) What are the negatives and positives of passing this bill? C) Why is there a controversy of where the $$ is going?

(New Question) A) Compare the financial risks with the financial benefits of the bill. B) Identify two ways that the state revenue that is collected from the casinos will be used. C) Explain how this is an uneven split

Casinos generate extra state revenue and jobs. However there is a drawback to the Massachusetts casino plan. A) Name two positives of casinos B) State and explain two drawbacks to your two positives. C) How would casinos revenue affect state government policies (for example: Drinking/alcohol laws) D) Does casino money cause corruption in state government? Why?

In Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick worked with DeLeo and Murray (leaders of the house and senate) to pass a bill allowing 4 casinos to be constructed in MA. A) Identify at least one bias within the committee that worked on the bill B) How does the opening of a casino positively impact the city or state in which it is located (Identify 2) C) How does the opening of a casino negatively impact the city or state in which it is located? (identify 2)

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FRQ guidelines from the head READER on the 2009 exam:

@http://blue.wths.net/faculty/desecki/AP%20Government/FRQ%20practice.pdf