Current Events:
Objective:
Executive FRQ:
Homework:
2. Define/Contextualize through fire alarm oversight
Current Events:Objective:
SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of the balance of power between the Legislative and Executive branch, as well as identify key facts about the president's cabinet.
Executive 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 Congress, the President and War Powers 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.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 463-470
2. Define/Contextualize through fire alarm oversight ECongress Due Friday, February 14 at 11:59pm
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Objective:SWBAT refine ideas for legislation, draft a letter to their Member of Congress, as well as review the basics of government spending. Warm-up:Describe the War Powers Resolution. Explain the justification for the details discussed in your description. If you are not able to do this, or have not completed the document analysis for the War Powers Resolution, please review the pink papers in the middle of the table, the document posted to Schoology, as well as the video and article shared through Remind. Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 450-463 2. Define/Contextualize through turkey farms ECongress Legislation Due Friday, February 14 by 11:59pmObjective:SWBAT evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution, as well as demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Executive Branch. 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. 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 your folder on the 'To Be Graded' side according to the order on board and place it in the appropriate bin on the counter. Your folder will be available for you by the end of the day today. Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 440-50 2. Define/Contextualize through regulatory capture You will be working on ECongress in class tomorrow. I will be checking your progress on Wednesday, February 13. All of Phase 2 (Sections 1-7) should be completed, with the letter attached to the back of the notes.Objective:SWBAT investigate how Constitutional powers have been exercised over time, as well as evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution. 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:
Objective:
SWBAT identify Constitutional war powers delegated to the President and Congress, as well as investigate how those Constitutional powers have been exercised over time.
Transition "Warm-up":
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?
Homework:
1. Study Chapter 12 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process
2. Complete Chapter 12 Inquizitive Long Term To Do:
Current Events:
Iowa Caucus Results
Fact Check the State of the Union Trump Delivers the State of the Union to Tense, Partisan Congress Objective:
SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power.
Warm-up:
Define Separation of Powers.
Differentiate Checks and Balances from Separation of Powers. Describe an example of Checks and Balances. Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 430-436
2. Define/Contextualize through bully pulpit Resources:
Closure:Current Events:
Iowa Caucus Considered a Crucible of 2020 Primary
Presidential Nominating Contests Begin with Iowa The Road to Milwaukee Objective:
SWBAT articulate a defensible claim regarding the Electoral College, as well as describe and explain evidence which supports the claim.
Warm-up:
What are the origins of the Electoral College and what is its place in American politics? Does the Electoral College limit or further democracy?
Electoral College Claim Based 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 Electoral College Sources and Graphic Organizer 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.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 428-430
2. Define/Contextualize through signing statement First Monday Madness:It's the 1st Monday of the Month so form a circle around the class for our 5 minute activity. Remember for the 1st Round only to cross your arms once you have both caught and thrown. As we incorporate more "distractions" focus on your two people. Objective:SWBAT analyze documents related to the Electoral College, as well as evaluate the pros and cons of the Electoral College system in the context of the Unit Essential Questions. Warm-up:Describe what's going on in the political cartoons (who? what? when? where?). Identify any symbols portrayed and analyze what they represent. Explain the message being conveyed about the Electoral College. 1. Read American Politics Today pages 423-427
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