Thursday, November 15, 2018

Week 5 Unit 3 Test Tuesday; Unit 4 Test Friday; In class Project Friday

Resources this Week:
UNIT 3 ESSAY TEST
Unit 3 E?s/Vocab
Unit 3 Vocab QUIZLET
Unit 3 Real Talk Review
House and Senate Qualifications and Membership
Congressional Membership 2018

Congressional Powers

Monday: Review for Test on Legislative Branch

Tuesday:  UNIT 3 TEST SEE ABOVE.
After test, READ and answer question 1 of the Test for Friday.
1. Explain the role of the executive by stating the 3 constitutional requirements and 2 non-constitutional qualifications for holding the office of the presidency. (10 points)

Wednesday: Begin Unit 4 Executive Branch

Unit 4 E?s and Vocab
Unit 4 Real Talk Review
Executive Branch Vocab
Supreme Court Vocab
The President 2017 - Requirements
2017 The Cabinet and Staff ...sort of


Unit 4 Test: YES This is YOUR TEST QUESTION
Unit 4 Prewrite for Short Answer

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: 1-8 
Vocab:  Chapter 8 and 9

President Trump's Cabinet

To prepare for the test on Friday, 
refer to the following photo and doc.

Thursday: Practice UNIT 4 ESSAY Test
Begin Project #4 Due End of class tomorrow.
PROJECT Info:
1. 21 Landmark Cases (Link) - to Print: 
Hard Copy of Cases 
2. Draw a number.
3. Find your partner.
4. Read and research your case based on the number you chose corresponding to the case linked in #1.
5. EACH person is to complete their own summary.
6. Complete summary using your phones/computers in the room.
7. Turn in today.

Executive Cabinet and Staff; Bureaucracy
Origins of Red Tape
Executive Branch PreWrite for Test
Bush-Obama-Trump's Staff Turnover
Complete E?s: 
Vocab:  

FRIDAY:  UNIT 4 ESSAY Test
Supreme Court
Project on Supreme Court Due Today .
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


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Project #3 Due Friday End of Class 11.16.18

PROJECT #3 DUE IN CLASS FRIDAY!
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 #3 if you did not complete Project #2.)

You are writing a letter to your legislator explaining how you the constituent would like them to vote on your chosen issue.


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. Spell/Grammar Check BEFORE sending your letter.
4.  Use the CEI format as your template for addressing your representative.
5.  Use proper letter structure.http://www.nea.org/home/19657.htm
COPY THE BODY OF YOUR LETTER AND SEND IN AN EMAIL TO YOUR LEGISLATOR.
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.
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Friday, November 9, 2018

Week 4 11.12-16 Unit 2 E?s Vocab Due Monday end of class; Project #3 Due Friday


Resources this Week:
UNIT 3 ESSAY TEST
Unit 3 E?s/Vocab
Unit 3 Vocab QUIZLET
Unit 3 Real Talk Review
House and Senate Qualifications and Membership
Congressional Membership 2018
Congressional Powers

MONDAY:  Complete ALL E?s/Vocab for Unit 2 Civic Participation - Due at the end of class.
Use the book to complete:
1. p. 260  SSCG115A
2. p. 267 B and E
3. p. 366 C
4. SSCG16 A-B is your opinion
5. Pledge of Allegiance R42
Also, Project #2 due when you walk into class.  See info in last week's blog post.

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.

TUESDAY: Power of Congress:  This will be your next short answer!
Answer to G4A:
G4B:  The __________branch has the power to ____________.  They are checked on and limited by _______________.  (You should be able to complete for the legislative, executive and judicial branches.)

Crash Course - Bicameral Legislature

Costs of Election 2016


WEDNESDAY:  Answers to G8A and G8B are on this picture.  Use the picture to complete G8C and D. 
After class today you should be able to complete the following:
The qualifications to b a ____________ include....
The leader of the ____________ is the ___________________ whose super power is _____________________.  
The ___________ members are elected by ___________________ and represent their _____________.



THURSDAY:  Legislative Process Project #3 Introduced - Due Thursday - End of Class
Continue from Monday - Congress
Crash Course Episode 9 How a Bill Becomes a Law

Legislative Committees; Prewrite on Written Exam for class tomorrow.
PROJECT #3 DUE IN CLASS FRIDAY!
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.)

You are writing a letter to your legislator explaining how you the constituent would like them to vote on your chosen issue.


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. Spell/Grammar Check BEFORE sending your letter.
4.  Use the CEI format as your template for addressing your representative.
5.  Use proper letter structure.http://www.nea.org/home/19657.htm
COPY THE BODY OF YOUR LETTER AND SEND IN AN EMAIL TO YOUR LEGISLATOR.
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.
Crash Course - Congressional Committees

FRIDAY:  Begin work on Project #4 using laptops:
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.  

Use this one if you want to write:
Unit 4 Project Supreme Court Case Summary - Partner Project

Use this one if you want to type into the doc:
FOR TYPING -Unit 4 Project Supreme Court Case Summary - Partner Project

Using the laptops, research to find the information on your case.
5.  Project due on Wed. after break!

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.
We have 6 weeks left.  Everything is going to be okay.

Final Exam Thurs. 5.17 1st and 2nd Fri. 5.18 (2nd) - Start studying each unit now for review.


I am not going to print for you.  You are responsible for printing.  I gave you the answers.  Yeesh.
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Friday, November 2, 2018

Week 3 11.5-9 Unit 2 Test Friday; Mastery Quiz Monday; Vocab/Mini Test Thursday

UNIT 2 RESOURCES

POLITICAL SPECTRUM QUIZZES:


8.  Print the template and turn in.

MONDAY:
Complete 1-37 Vocab for Quiz on Thursday
Answer E? 1 , 2 A, B and C


TUESDAY:  ELECTION DAY

 WEDNESDAY:
Unit 2 Prewrite Doc: PREWRITE for UNIT 2 TEST
This is your the test Friday.
Use computers to work on Project #2 2nd Half of class in Lab 2409
Civil Rights v Civil Liberties:


E?s 3 and 4
Vocab 1-37

Unit 2 Civic Participation Pre Write
Bill of Rights - QUIZ if needed
E?s /Vocab DUE

THURSDAY:  Continue from Wednesday  Unit 2 Vocab/Mini Test!

FRIDAY: UNIT 2 TEST You have the questions and the pre-write.
Complete Project #2 Due Monday.
Share your doc to this form:

PROJECT #2 ( DUE MON 11.12)
DIRECTIONS 
Use this checklist to guide you. 

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?

3.  Go to the Cobb Virtual Library: http://www.cobbk12.org/cdl.aspx
4.  Choose Hillgrove High School,  Username: first.last@students.cobbk12.org PW student/lunch Synergy #
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:
1. Download as a Google Doc.
2. What do I need to include on the template above?

  1. MAKE SURE YOU CITE YOUR SOURCES!
  2. MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT. PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR VIEWPOINT AND INTERPRET YOUR VIEWPOINT -CEI!
  3.   MAKE SURE YOU LIST 3 CLAIMS FOR BOTH THE LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWPOINTS.
3. Share link to this form:FORM to Link your PROJECT #


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