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Current Event:Objective:SWBAT describe the characteristics of criminal and civil cases, as well as explain the differences between federal and state jurisdiction. Warm-up:Define Federalism. Create a VENN Diagram to demonstrate your understanding of powers associated with Federalism (enumerated, concurrent, reserved). Homework:Study Chapter 14 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet tools, then test yourself. If you score lower than 70% repeat the process. Make sure you have all classwork, homework, and a current event organized on the left side. Class Resources:Article 1 Article 2 How Courts Work: Types of Court Cases Organization of the Federal Courts: State Courts vs. Federal Courts Sign up for the AP Test!!! And Field Trip forms are due tomorrow:)
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Objective:SWBAT define stare decisis, describe the nature of debate regarding stare decisis, as well as apply decisions based on an understanding of stare decisis. Class Resources:
Homework:Write Current Event Sign up for the AP Test!!!Current Events:Objective:SWBAT evaluate cases to determine if they qualify for certiorari, as well as explain the importance of stare decisis to US Constitutionalism. Class Resources:
Homework:Read Wilson p. 420-431
Answer Question 5-6 Complete Vocabulary through remedy Current Events:Objective:SWBAT discuss ECongress Bills to determine if they should be advanced or amended, as well as evaluate cases to determine if they qualify for certiorari. Warm-up:Log into your Youth Leadership Initiative account to determine the status of your bill. Make note of the necessary action, as well as the number of bills assigned to our class for evaluation. Refer back to your ECongress Rubric and describe the criteria for advancing a bill. Homework:Read Wilson p. 411-420
Answer Questions 3-4 Vocabulary through brief Objective:
SWBAT define certiorari, as well as evaluate cases to determine if they qualify for certiorari.
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Have a wonderful weekend:)Current Events:Massachusetts Court Upholds Legislation That Makes Upskirting Legal Massachusetts Legislature Passes Upskirting Ban Yes, It's Legal to Take Pictures Up a Woman's Skirt Without Her Consent Upskirting Should Be Criminal Offence Objective:SWBAT explore and apply important concepts related to the Supreme Court nomination process. Warm-up:Describe what's going on in the political cartoon. (Who? What? Where? When?) Identify any symbols. What is the artist's message? Explain how this relates to the process of nominating Supreme Court justices. Homework:Read Wilson p. 405-411 (The Structure of the Federal Courts)
Answer Question 2 Complete Vocabulary through legislative court Current Events:Supreme Court Leaves in Place 10 Day Wait for Gun Buyers How the Parkland Survivors Became Advocates for Gun Reform Supreme Court Doesn't Act on DACA Repeal Objective:SWBAT describe the Supreme Court nomination process, as well as explore and apply concepts related to that process. Warm-up:Article III "The judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior." Article II "He (the president) shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to...nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint...Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States..." Using the above as a reference, respond to the following: 1. What was the purpose of giving federal judges a life term? 2. What was the impact of giving federal judges a life term? 3. What was the purpose of requiring the president to get the support of the Senate for federal judge appointments? 4. How does all of the above impact the selection process? Homework:Read Wilson p. 403-405 (The Development of the Federal Courts) Answer Question 1 Complete Vocabulary through activist approach
Revisiting the Clarence Thomas Confirmation Hearing:Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Bureaucracy. Warm-up:Go to Quizlet.live, enter the code, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. If you do not have a device, please let me know immediately. Vocabulary Quiz:
Objective:SWBAT describe the characteristics, structure, and functions of the bureaucracy, as well as examine a wide variety of bureaucratic activities. Warm-up:Plan the following FRQ: Bureaucratic departments and government agencies must interact with different groups to implement policy. a. Define an iron triangle. b. Select one agency or department listed below. Identify and describe two ways in which Congress can exercise authority over this agency. EPA USDA FBI c. Identify and explain two ways in which interest groups interact with or impact the other members of the iron triangle. Homework:Have a wonderful long weekend:)Objective:
SWBAT discuss key facts about the Cabinet Departments, as well as define the concept of bureaucracy and describe its characteristics.
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