SWBAT apply knowledge of formal and informal powers of POTUS to hypothetical scenarios, as well as analyze documents related to the Electoral College.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Executive Order Sanders Vows to Reverse Trump Policies Objective:
SWBAT identify formal powers of the president, describe informal powers of the president, as well as analyze hypothetical presidential decisions to apply knowledge of formal and informal powers of POTUS.
Warm-up:
What is the difference between a formal and informal power?
Do you think one is more legitimate than the other? Why or why not? How do informal powers develop? Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 416-422
2. Define/Contextualize through executive privilege Current Events:Trump is Remaking the Federal Judiciary at a Historic Rate House Approves War Powers Resolution to Restrict Trump on Iran The Stock Market is Starting to Worry About Bernie Sanders Trump Campaign to Flex Muscles in Iowa on Caucus Day Objective:SWBAT analyze the required Founding Document Federalist 70, as well as identify qualifications and powers of the president. Warm-up:Make generalizations about the demographic characteristics of current and past presidents. Based on the Current Events above, identify the various roles of the president. Resources:Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 413-416
2. Define/Contextualize through executive agreement Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to Congress, as well as explore topics and formulate ideas for writing a bill. Warm-up:As an individual or a team, brainstorm a list of issues facing your "constituents." (For the purpose of this exercise, your constituents are your peers.) Generate as many ideas as you can and record in similar groups, as below. local concerns - regional concerns - national concerns - Given the issues discussed above, which one is the highest priority? Which issue is most important to your constituents? What solution will help the most people? Other criteria you think are important to narrow your choices. Identify the issue selected and explain your reasons for choosing this topic. Vocabulary QuizLog into your Schoology account, go to the American Government page and locate Upcoming events. There is a link for the Vocabulary Quiz and a separate link for the AP Test Questions. Complete BOTH. ECongress:Log into your Youth Leadership ECongress Account according the directions provided and work on Phase II. You should complete through Phase II, Section 3 by the end of class, so use your time wisely. Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 406-413
2. Define/Contextualize through picket-fence head of state FRQ Rewrites:Place all FRQ Rewrites in the appropriate folder in bin on top of the laptop cart. All Rewrites are due by the end of the school day and must be hand written. Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to Congress. Warm-up:Keep your phone. Use your phone to go to Quizlet.live, then enter the code, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. Place your phone in the Caddy at the completion of this activity. Set up the dividers to prepare for the Congress FRQ. Congress FRQ:All phones should be in the caddy at the front of the room. Remember that academic honestly includes not discussing your FRQ outside of class, as well as not attempting to copy from someone in class. You should only have your Quotes About Congress Notes on your table, along with a pen or pencil and the FRQ answer sheet. When you are finished, place your FRQ on the counter in the folder marked with this period. Folder Check:Organize your folder on the 'To Be Graded' side according to the order on board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter. I will return your folder to you tomorrow, as you do not need it this evening. Chapter 11 Vocabulary Quiz moved to tomorrow due to password updates.Objective:
SWBAT discuss the Supreme Court's role in addressing voter representation, analyze documents created by Congress to identify steps in the legislative process.
Warm-up:
Discuss and Record (on the Court Case sheet) the remaining court case summaries. Based on that information, identify which cases are most closely related to each other and explain why those related cases had a similar/different outcomes (in the warm-up response space).
Homework:
Study Chapter 11 Vocabulary Study Set using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process.
Complete FRQ Corrections - Write a one page Summary of each of the associated Foundational Documents and the Citizens United court case to earn 1 product point per item. Monday:
Vocabulary Quiz and Folder Check
All Make-up Work/Reassessment Due Objective:
SWBAT discuss the Supreme Court's role in addressing voter representation.
Warm-up:
Describe the role of the Supreme Court (hint: a Unit 1 vocabulary word sums it up perfectly). Differentiate between enumerated and reserved powers of the Constitution. Explain Federalism. What does voter representation have to do with the powers referenced?
Classwork:
Go to Schoology, access Unit 2 (Chapter 11), and then read the following case studies according to the table assignment noted. Prepare to share and discuss.
Red Table: Baker v. Carr Blue Table: Gill v. Whitford Yellow Table: Shaw v. Reno Green Table: Shelby v. Holder Homework:
Study Chapter 11 Vocabulary Study Set using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process.
If you have not finished ECongress Phase 1 please complete it tonight as this is the last grade of the second marking period.Objective:SWBAT analyze the process of redistricting after a census, assess the motivations for and electoral consequences of gerrymandering, as well as evaluate potential solutions. Warm-up:You have 5 minutes to outline a plan for the following FRQ. Note directives, vocabulary, and concepts that you need to understand in order to successfully respond. Briefly define any vocabulary, as well as identify current events or court cases that would be helpful to convey your understanding of the topics. Congressional reapportionment and redistricting are conducted every ten years. When redistricting is conducted, politicians often engage in gerrymandering. (a) Define congressional reapportionment and explain one reason why it is important to states. (b) Define congressional redistricting. (c) Explain two goals of politicians when they gerrymander during redistricting. (d) Describe two limits that the United States Supreme Court has placed on congressional redistricting. The Redistricting Game:Follow the link to the Redistricting Game, click Play the Game, &then select Mission 1: Fundamentals. Be sure to enter the Basic track for Mission 1 and then select your party. Read all directions, as they are essential to understanding and successfully completing the Mission. Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 398-402
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through power of the purse Current Events:
Gerrymandering is Alive and Well
Republicans Got Greedy in Drawing Pennsylvania's Congressional Maps Where Do Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Gerrymandering? Objective:
SWBAT analyze the process of redistricting after a census, assess the motivations for and electoral consequences of gerrymandering, as well as evaluate potential solutions.
Warm-up:
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 392-398
2. Define/Contextualize through omnibus legislation Reapportionment/Redistricting/Gerrymandering Rotation Resources:
Table 1 - Ballotpedia (Digital):Table 2 - Brown University (Paper)
Table 3 - Political Cartoon Analysis
Table 4 - Vox Card Stack (Digital)Table 5 - Gerrymander Maryland (Paper)
Table 6 - League of Women Voters (Paper)Table 7 - Videos (Digital)
(Somewhat) Current Event:Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of the legislative process. ECongress:After reviewing the project description and timeline, consider any questions you may have. Once we discuss any questions or concerns, log into your Youth Leadership ECongress Account according the directions provided and Complete Phase I. Continue to Phase II.
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