Final Exam Review Link and Quizlet Links

Final Exam Tues 12/19 (2nd) Wed 12/20 - Start studying each unit now for review.

Final Exam Review with ANSWERS!

I am not going to print for you.  You are responsible for printing.  I gave you the answers.  Yeesh.

Unit 1 Foundations and Unit 2 Civil Liberties Quizlet Link

Unit 3 - Unit 5 Quizlet Link

Week 6 Dec.12-15 State & Local Government/Civil-Criminal Justice; Project #5 Due Wednesday; Unit 5 Test Friday

We have ONE week left.  Everything is going to be okay.

Final Exam Tues 12/19 (2nd) Wed 12/20 - Start studying each unit now for review.

Final Exam Review with ANSWERS!

I am not going to print for you.  You are responsible for printing.  I gave you the answers.  Yeesh.

Resources This Week:

Criminal and Civil Justice - Notes

State and Local Government - Notes

Unit 5 Vocab in One Set - Both Criminal/Civil Justice and State and Local Government

Unit 5 Real Talk Review
Unit 5 Civil/Criminal Justice E?s and Vocab

State and Local Info:  GA Govt Sites

http://georgia.gov/

http://www.georgia.gov/00/home/0,2061,4802,00.html;jsessionid=D1C758B9D9F491158DDC6359BDEA97F2

http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1379

TUESDAY:  Complete Unit 5 Test and then complete  Both of the following Worksheets for a QUIZ Grade.

1. Chapter 24 Summary - Structure & Function of Local Government Worksheet

*Make sure you answer #10 on both sides!

2.  Chapter 15 Summary - Law in America. * Make sure to answer #11.

WEDNESDAY:  Computer Cart - Complete Unit 5 Project - Letter to Your School Board Member: DUE TOMORROW!
Share your letter- Blackmon's classes - 
blackmongovt@gmail.com .

Alverson's classes Hard Copy Due FRIDAY.

Compose a letter to your Cobb County School Board member, Mr. Brad Wheeler.

1.  Explain THREE benefits (10 points each) you have experienced by attending Hillgrove High School. 2. Your letter should then explain how you think Hillgrove could be improved for future students.  **Remember, to include why you hold your beliefs.  (Guns v. Butter! Everything has a cost.)

Improvements should include the following: (15 points each)

1.  Class(es) you would like to have offered at Hillgrove.

2.  Clubs/Sports you would like to see started at Hillgrove.

3.  Technology or resources you would like to see added to our school.

4.  General recommendation of your choice. 

10 points for letter format, spelling, grammar

 RUBRIC:

Unit 5 Project – Last one!  Due December 13th End of Class Blackmon/Friday Alverson's Classes.

Benefits	1 - 0 pts  5 pts  10 pts	2 - 0 pts  5 pts     10 pts	3 - 0 pts  5 pts                10 pts
Improvements	Class Offerings 10 pts    5 pts      0 pts	Clubs/Sports 10 pts    5 pts        0 pts	Tech/Resources 10 pts    5 pts      0 pts	My Recommendation 10 pts    5 pts      0 pts
Letter Format	Error Free       10 pts	< 5 errors              5 pts	>5 Errors                 0 pts

THURSDAY:  Review State and Local Government
State and Local Government - Notes Complete E?Criminal/Civil Cases as last HW/Classwork Grade

Criminal and Civil Justice - Notes

FRIDAY:  Unit 5 Test - OPEN NOTES/Final Exam Review

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WEEK 7:

Make-up Exams: If a student is absent on a final exam day, then the student must contact his or her teacher regarding the time/place to make-up the missed exam. Teachers are encouraged to schedule make-up exams on the morning of Jan. 3 (the teacher workday) so that the exam can be graded and the final course grade posted in Synergy prior to printing report cards. .

MONDAY:  Final Exam Review

TUESDAY: Final Exam 2nd

WEDNESDAY:  Final Exam 3rd & 4th

Hope Santa is good to you!

Week 5 Dec 4-8 Executive Branch Project #4 Due Wed 12/6; Unit Test Friday

Welcome back to Government!  We have 4 weeks left.  Everything is going to be okay.

Final Exam Tues 12/19 (2nd) Wed 12/20 - Start studying each unit now for review.

Final Exam Review with ANSWERS!

I am not going to print for you.  You are responsible for printing.  I gave you the answers.  Yeesh.

If you missed Unit 1 or Unit 2 Tests, you must make-up test by end of day December 5th.

Resources this week:

Unit 4 E?s and Vocab
Unit 4 Real Talk Review
Executive Branch Vocab
Supreme Court Vocab
The President 2017
2017 The Cabinet and Staff

Monday:  Qualifications of the President
Use the following handout to complete the "How to Become President" activity.
https://gsa-cmp-fileupload.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf6099%20%283%29.pdf?Mn9LsC_GfmXkeckbkrjkaEX8UVG6fRaZ

Turn in for a grade.
Complete E?s: 1-4 
Vocab:  Chapter 8

Tuesday:  Project on Supreme Court Due Tomorrow - see Week 4 Post. Go to Friday.
Powers of the President
Complete E?s: 5-8 
Vocab:  Chapter 9

This is part of your short answer for your test on Friday.

Wednesday: Project #4 Due!
Executive Cabinet and Staff; Bureaucracy
Origins of Red Tape
Executive Branch PreWrite for Test
Bush-Obama-Trump's Staff Turnover
Complete E?s: 9-15
Vocab:  Chapter 10

To prepare for the test on Friday, 

refer to the following photo and doc.

Checks & Balances Leg-Exec-Supreme Court Review

This is the answer to your short answer question!  See above for a checklist.

Thursday:  Supreme Court
Judicial Branch in a Flash Go to p.3 
Activity on Page 9-10   
Complete Handout to go with reading and turn in.
Discuss Cases from Project

FRIDAY:  UNIT 4 Test

Week 4 Nov 27-Dec 1 Unit 3 - Congress: Project #3 Tuesday; Friday - Written Exam; E?s/Vocab Due

Welcome back to Government!  We have 4 weeks left.  Everything is going to be okay.

Final Exam Tues 12/19 (2nd) Wed 12/20 - Start studying each unit now for review.

Final Exam Review with ANSWERS!

I am not going to print for you.  You are responsible for printing.  I gave you the answers.  Yeesh.

If you missed Unit 1 or Unit 2 Tests, you must make-up test by end of day December 5th.

Resources this Week:
Unit 3 E?s/Vocab
Unit 3 Real Talk Review



Notes: (updated over the break!)
House and Senate Qualifications and Membership
Congressional Powers

Standards for this week:
SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
     a. Describe the structure, powers, and limitations of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as described in the Constitution.
     b. Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.

SSCG8 Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government.
     a. Cite the formal qualifications for representatives and senators listed in the Constitution.
     b. Describe the election process for representatives and senators and how the 17th Amendment impacted the election of senators.
     c. Compare the terms of office for each chamber of Congress and explain the Founders’ intent.
     d. Compare and contrast the powers of each chamber of Congress (e.g., power of the purse, 16th Amendment, treaties, etc.)
     e. Explain the steps in the legislative process.
     f. Explain the functions of various leadership positions and committees within the legislature.
     g. Analyze the positive and negative role lobbyists play in the legislative process.

SSCG9 Explain the impeachment and removal process and its use for federal officials as defined in the U.S. Constitution

SSCG12 Describe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy, including diplomacy and treaties; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; and sanctions and military intervention.

MONDAY: Power of Congress

TUESDAY: Project #3 In class In Computer Lab.
Directions:  Using your topic from Project #2 Political Spectrum, you are to write your Senator or Representative advising them how you would like them to proceed with your topic regarding future legislation. (Refer to blog posting Week #2.)

Project #3 Guidelines:
1.  Go to this site and find out who your representative are based on your address.
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
2.  Choose the representative you would like to contact.
3.  Compose a letter on Google Docs or Word.
4.  Use the CEI format as your template for addressing your representative.
5.  Use proper letter structure.http://www.nea.org/home/19657.htm
6.  Print your letter and SIGN!
7.  Copy the body of your letter and paste into the message section for your legislator.
8.  Turn in before you leave class.

WEDNESDAY:  Legislative Process

 THURSDAY:  Legislative Committees; Prewrite on Written Exam for class tomorrow.
Unit 3 Essay PreWrite

FRIDAY:  In class Essay Unit 3 Legislative Branch
After test, begin work on Project #4:
Directions:  
1.  Pick a number from the bag. 
2.  Find the person with your matching number.  You are partners.
3.  Your number corresponds to a case below.
4.  Complete the information on the handout given in class.  
Unit 4 Project Supreme Court Case Summary - Partner Project
Using the laptops, research to find the information on your case.
5.  Project due on December 6th - no computer access next week!

The 21 Most Famous Cases of the Supreme Court:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/06/26/supreme-court-cases-history/29185891/

Here's a look at the court's most famous decisions:

1. Marbury v. Madison, 1803 (4-0 decision)  Established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review over Congress.
2. McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819 (7-0 decision) Established the federal government's implied powers over the states.
3. Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857 (7-2 decision) Denied citizenship to African American slaves.
4. Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896 (7-1 decision)  Upheld "separate but equal" segregation laws in states.
5. Korematsu v. United States, 1944 (6-3 decision) Upheld internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
6. Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 (9-0 decision) Separating black and white students in public schools is unconstitutional.
7. Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963 (9-0 decision) Criminal defendants have a right to an attorney even if they cannot afford one.
8. New York Times v. Sullivan, 1964 (9-0 decision) Lawsuits based on libel or defamation must show intent or recklessness.
9. Miranda v. Arizona, 1966 (5-4 decision) Prisoners must be advised of their rights before being questioned by police.
10. Loving v. Virginia, 1967 (9-0 decision) Invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage.
11. Roe v. Wade, 1973 (7-2 decision) Women have a constitutional right to an abortion during the first two trimesters.
12. United States v. Nixon, 1974 (8-0 decision) President cannot use executive privilege to withhold evidence from criminal trial.
13. Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, 1978 (5-4 decision) Upheld use of race as one of many factors in college admissions.
14. Bush v. Gore, 2000 (5-4 decision) No recount of the 2000 presidential election was feasible in a reasonable time period. 
15. Lawrence v. Texas, 2003 (6-3 decision) Struck down state laws that prohibited sodomy between consenting adults.
16. District of Columbia v. Heller, 2008 (5-4 decision) Citizens have a right to possess firearms at home for self-defense.
17. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 2010 (5-4 decision) Corporations and unions can spend unlimited amounts in elections.
18. National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, 2012 (5-4 decision) Upheld the mandate that most Americans have health insurance.
19. Shelby County v. Holder, 2013 (5-4 decision) States and localities do not need federal approval to change voting laws.
20. United States v. Windsor, 2013 (5-4 decision) Federal government must provide benefits to legally married same-sex couples.
21. Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015 (5-4 decision) Same-sex marriage is legalized across all 50 states.

Week 3 Oct 30 - Nov 3 Unit 2 Test Thursday. Project #2 due Thursday - after test

UNIT 2 RESOURCES

UNIT 2 Real Talk Review Civic Participation

Vocab Set A https://quizlet.com/_i0mua
Unit 2 Civic Participation and Parties E?s and Vocab
Can I...?  Rights and Responsibilites
Civil Liberties and Equal Protection
Political Spectrum

POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZZES:

https://www.politicalcompass.org/

http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/

PROJECT #2 DIRECTIONS due Thursday

1.  Use the following Political Spectrum Graphic Organizer to help you with your label:
Political Spectrum Notes

2.  Choose your topic for Project #2 from the following list of options:

1. Should all Americans have access to health care?

https://healthcare.procon.org

2. Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun? 

https://gun-control.procon.org/

3. Should marijuana be legalized in GA?

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-legalizing-marijuana-3325521

4.  Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?

https://gun-control.procon.org/

5.  Should Sanctuary Cities Receive Federal Funding?

https://www.procon.org/headline.php?headlineID=005333

6.  Should the government fund stem cell research?

https://tinyurl.com/y88fsmp5

3.  Go to the Cobb Virtual Library: http://www.cobbk12.org/cdl.aspx

4.  Choose Hillgrove High School,  Your Lunch number and the password  read .

5.  In the search box, type OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS.

6.  Research both the Conservative and Liberal side of your chosen topic.

7.  Complete the template with your information for each perspective:

Project #2 - Political Spectrum Template to Turn In
  MAKE SURE YOU CITE YOUR SOURCES!
  MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT. PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT AND INTERPRET YOUR VIEWPOINT -CEI!
  MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR BOTH THE LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWPOINTS.

8.  Print the template and turn in.

MONDAY:
2nd block - Use book p 452 to complete E?s #6-12 and Vocab 38-51on political parties.
Use computers to work on Project #2.

TUESDAY:  Unit 2 Prewrite and

Civil Rights v Civil Liberties:

http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/civilrights/civilrights.findlaw.com_civil-rights-overview_civil-liberties.pdf

http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/civilrights/civilrights.findlaw.com_civil-rights-overview_civil-rights-vs-civil-liberties.pdf

E?s 2-5
Vocab 1-37

WEDNESDAY: Unit 2 Civic Participation Pre Write

Bill of Rights - QUIZ if needed

E?s /Vocab DUE

THURSDAY:  Unit 2 Test

FRIDAY: Economics EOC Review
We will head back into Economics today.  The state test has been moved to November 14 and 15 with make-ups on 16th. Find your Real Talks!

Thursday: Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government #23

Tommie Smith/John Carlos 2008 Arthur Ashe Courage Award Pt1

Interactive Constitution link for Project #1 and All things Unit 2 Civic Participation

Interactive Constitution Link


Other Links for Constitution:
http://mrnussbaum.com/u-s-constitution-interactive/


http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_constitution.php

The Bill of Rights-the first 10 Amendments

School House Rock -The Preamble

Week 2 Oct 23-27 Unit 1 Test - Tuesday; Project #1 Due Wednesday; Begin Civic Participation - Bill of Rts Quiz Friday

UNIT 1 TEST ON TUESDAY!

RESOURCES THIS WEEK:

UNIT 1 RESOURCES
Unit 1 Foundation of Government Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_4hpyg

Unit 1 Foundations of Government E?s/Vocab

Unit 1 Foundations of Government Notes

UNIT 2 RESOURCES

UNIT 2 Real Talk Review Civic Participation

Vocab Set A https://quizlet.com/_i0mua
Unit 2 Civic Participation and Parties E?s and Vocab
Can I...?  Rights and Responsibilites
Civil Liberties and Equal Protection
Political Spectrum

POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZZES:

https://www.politicalcompass.org/

http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/

MONDAY:  Review for Unit Test and pre-write short answer to study.

Complete all E?s and Vocab

Blackmon classes Project #1 Principles of The Constitution Due Wednesday

TUESDAY:  Unit 1 Test Foundations of Government

Blackmon classes complete Project #1 after test.  PROJECT DUE TOMORROW!

WEDNESDAY: Begin Unit 2 Civic Participation

Bill of Rights - QUIZ on Friday- Fill in the Blank - NO Matching!

E?s to complete: 1

Vocab to complete: 1- 19 - MUST master 1-10

THURSDAY:  Political Spectrum

Civil Rights v Civil Liberties:

http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/civilrights/civilrights.findlaw.com_civil-rights-overview_civil-liberties.pdf

http://files.findlaw.com/pdf/civilrights/civilrights.findlaw.com_civil-rights-overview_civil-rights-vs-civil-liberties.pdf

FRIDAY: Unit 2 Bill of Rights Quiz - Mastery

PROJECT #2 DIRECTIONS

1.  Use the following Political Spectrum Graphic Organizer to help you with your label:
Political Spectrum Notes

2.  Choose your topic for Project #2 from the following list of options:

1. Should all Americans have access to health care?

https://healthcare.procon.org

2. Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun? 

https://gun-control.procon.org/

3. Should marijuana be legalized in GA?

https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-legalizing-marijuana-3325521

4.  Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?

https://gun-control.procon.org/

5.  Should Sanctuary Cities Receive Federal Funding?

https://www.procon.org/headline.php?headlineID=005333

6.  Should the government fund stem cell research?

https://tinyurl.com/y88fsmp5

3.  Go to the Cobb Virtual Library: http://www.cobbk12.org/cdl.aspx

4.  Choose Hillgrove High School,  Your Lunch number and the password  read .

5.  In the search box, type OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS.

6.  Research both the Conservative and Liberal side of your chosen topic.

7.  Complete the template with your information for each perspective:

Project #2 - Political Spectrum Template to Turn In
  MAKE SURE YOU CITE YOUR SOURCES!
  MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT. PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT AND INTERPRET YOUR VIEWPOINT -CEI!
  MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR BOTH THE LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWPOINTS.

8.  Print the template and turn in.

FLVS Civics: Going Global - Forms of Government

Week 1 October 16-20 Government; Unit 1 Vocab Quiz FRIDAY; Project #1 Due Monday 10/23

Welcome to Government!  

Remember this class has a whole & is required for graduation. 

Resources:

Foundation of Government Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_4hpyg

Unit 1 Foundations of Government E?s/Vocab

Unit 1 Foundations of Government Notes 

MONDAY:  Welcome to Government!  

2017 Fall Syllabus and Calendar Government

Vocab 1-3

E?s: 1
What is the purpose of government? Willingness to be Disturbed discussion

TUESDAY:Government systems
E?s: 1-5
Vocab:11-23
Definition Walk in hallway
PROJECT #1 Distributed Principles of the Constitution



WEDNESDAY:
Declaration of Independence/Development of the US system of government
E?s:  6-12
Vocab: 4-8; 24-31

THURSDAY:
We have a Constitution!
E?s: 12-13
Vocab: 32-42

FRIDAY:
Mini Test #1 STRAIGHT from Quizlet.  See link above.
Continue from Thursday

MONDAY:  Review Unit 1
TUESDAY:  UNIT 1 TEST