SWBAT identify Constitutional war powers delegated to the President and Congress, as well as investigate how those Constitutional powers have been exercised over time. Read Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution and list the war powers granted to Congress. Then read Article II, Section 2 and list the war powers granted to the President. What sense do you get about the Founders thoughts on the use of war powers? Why do you think they structured it this way?
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Objective:SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power. Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 423-427
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through Cabinet Objective:
SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 416-422
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through executive privilege
Current Events:
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SWBAT identify and describe informal powers of the president, as well as analyze hypothetical presidential decisions to apply their 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 413-416
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through executive agreement Monday Madness:)Current Events:
Objective:SWBAT identify qualifications and powers of the president, as well as analyze formal and informal 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 406-413
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through head of state Objective:SWBAT analyze documents created by Congress to identify steps in the legislative process, as well as demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to Congress. 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:Log 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. Folder Check:Organize the "To Be Graded" side of your folder according to the order written on the board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter by the windows. Have a wonderful holiday! Happy Thanksgiving:)Monday Madness:)Objective:SWBAT analyze documents created by Congress to identify steps in the legislative process. Warm-up:Discuss and takes notes on the 4 Supreme Court Cases related to redistricting and gerrymandering. Describe the significance of Baker and Shaw, as well as explain specific connections that could be made with Shelby and Gill in an FRQ. Homework:1.Current Event (Relate to Chapter Vocabulary and Concepts) 2.Study Chapter 11 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process Please Remember Your Field Trip Permission SlipObjective:SWBAT discuss the Supreme Court's role in addressing voter representation. Warm-up:Describe the role of the Supreme Court (hint: a 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? Homework:Get your field trip form signed. Work on completing vocabulary, Inquizitive, and the gerrymandering assessment. Prepare for Tuesday's Vocabulary Quiz and Folder Check. Have a wonderful weekend:)Federal Judges in Gerrymandering Case Toss Congressional Voting Map Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Virginia Case Are There Reforms That Can Prevent 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:
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 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.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 392-398
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through omnibus legislation Station 1 - Ballotpedia (Digital):Station 2 - Current Events (Paper) :
Station 3 - Political Cartoon Analysis (Paper):Station 4 - Card Stack (Digital):Station 5 - Gerrymander Maryland (Paper):
Station 6 - Voting Rights (Paper):Station 7 - Videos (Digital):
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