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Bureaucracy: A Controversial Necessity
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Answer Questions 6-8
Complete Vocabulary through red tape
Happy Valentine's Day!Objective:SWBAT describe the characteristics, structure, and functions of the bureaucracy, as well as examine a wide variety of bureaucratic activities. Warm-up:Think about an experience that you have had with a public bureaucracy (national, state, or local - MVA is probably your most recent and best example). How would you rate that experience (good, bad, indifferent)? Describe your experience. Was it efficient and friendly, or riddled with inconsistencies and incompetence? Discuss how you would design the system to work more effectively. Classwork:View the following video and respond to the questions in the space provided. Bureaucracy: A Controversial Necessity Homework:Read Wilson p. 391-400
Answer Questions 6-8 Complete Vocabulary through red tape
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Objective:SWBAT research the function of the bureaucratic departments and agencies, as well as describe the structure of the federal bureaucracy. Department and Agency Poster Resources:
Homework:Read Wilson p. 378-391
Answer Questions 3-5 Complete Vocabulary through issue network Current Events:
US Agriculture Department Gains Cabinet Status
Ben Carson, or the Tale of the Disappearing Cabinet Secretary How the EPA's Scott Pruitt Became the Most Dangerous Member of Trump's Cabinet Trump Wants to Give Every Cabinet Secretary Expanded Authority to Remove Employees Objective:
SWBAT identify key facts about the president's cabinet, as well as describe the nomination and appointment process.
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Read the current events above, making note of relevant history, individuals, and powers associated with the President's Cabinet.
Homework:
Read Wilson p. 372-378
Answer Questions 1-2 Complete Vocabulary through laissez-faire
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Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Executive Branch. 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:
Have a wonderful weekend:)Objective:SWBAT research Supreme Court cases involving war powers and apply knowledge of the Electoral College to a hypothetical campaign. Warm-up:Identify the focus, symbols, details, context, and audience. What is the main idea? Supreme Court Cases:1. The Prize Cases (1862) 2. Korematsu v. United States (1944) 3. Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1951) 4. Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2005) Homework:Continue working on ECongress Bill that is due tomorrow. Study Chapter 12 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.
Objective:SWBAT evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution, as well as research several Supreme Court decisions regarding war powers. 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 any current events or court cases that would be helpful to convey your understanding of the topics. The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other. a. For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected by that power. • Veto power • Power to issue executive orders • Power as commander in chief b. For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power. • Legislative oversight power • Senate advice and consent power • Budgetary power Homework:Continue working on ECongress Bill that is due Friday.
All other classwork and homework should be completed at this point. Folder Check and Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. SMOB Election:View the videos for our two candidates and record your selection on the ballot provided. I will be around to collect ballots while you work on your objective and warm-up. Objective:SWBAT write legislation which includes terms, benefits, and fiscal impacts. Warm-up:Take out your research and folder so I can verify your progress, as well as answer any questions you have. Record any questions you have so that your thoughts are collected when I arrive to check your progress. Homework:Write Current Event Finish writing your bill and submit it to me by Friday. No exceptions!
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SWBAT identify Constitutional war powers delegated to the President and Congress, as well as evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution.
Homework:
Read Wilson p. 362-368
Complete Vocabulary through lame duck We are in the Media Center Tomorrow. You should be finished with Phases 1 and 2 of ECongress, as we will be typing our bills. The project final draft is due Friday, February 9. NO EXCEPTIONS!Objective:SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power. Interactive Constitution:Homework:ECongress Phase I and II, all sections, should be completed by Tuesday, as we are in the Media Center finalizing our bills. Use this weekend to catch up on the project, as well as discussion questions and vocabulary.
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