First Day- Why AP Gov?

Mr. Clifford introduces himself as the AP Government teacher, shares his background, and outlines the course. He emphasizes the importance of being informed and discusses the study of power in government. The class includes activities and video clips from The Onion, The Newsroom, and CollegeHumor to provoke thought and discussion on political topics. Mr. Clifford aims to foster independent thinking and informed opinions among students.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?