Objective:
Warm-up:
************This is a timed assignment (20 minutes) so plan accordingly.************
Resource:
Homework:
2. Define/Contextualize through signing statement
Objective:SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power. Warm-up: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 a pen or pencil and the FRQ answer sheet on your table. When you are finished, place your FRQ on the counter in the folder marked with this period and wait patiently. ************This is a timed assignment (20 minutes) so plan accordingly.************ Resource:Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 428-430
2. Define/Contextualize through signing statement
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Objective:
SWBAT apply knowledge of formal and informal powers of POTUS to hypothetical scenarios, as well as identify formal and informal checks on presidential power.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Finish sharing your information about the formal and informal powers of the president. Then review the scenarios provided and apply what you know about presidential powers.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 423-427
2. Define/Contextualize through Cabinet Objective:
SWBAT investigate the qualifications, benefits, roles and powers required to be president, as well as identify, analyze, and generate examples of the formal and informal powers of the president.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Working with your color group, read the following excerpts, highlighting information related to your assigned Presidential Powers. Summarize that information and record any historical or current examples related to those powers in the graphic organizer below the reading. Prepare to share this information with the class. After everyone has shared, we will return to our color groups to complete making connections.
Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 416-422
2. Define/Contextualize through executive privilege Objective:
SWBAT investigate the qualifications, benefits, roles and powers required to be president, as well as identify, analyze, and generate examples of the formal and informal powers of the president.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Working with your color group, read the following excerpts, highlighting information related to your assigned Presidential Powers. Summarize that information and record any historical or current examples related to those powers in the graphic organizer below the reading. Prepare to share this information with the class. After everyone has shared, we will return to our color groups to complete making connections
Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 413-416
2. Define/Contextualize through executive agreement Objective:
SWBAT analyze the required Founding Document Federalist 70, as well as describe and explain the most important details relevant to the American Presidency.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Federalist 70 Document Analysis:
Work collaboratively with your Color Group to summarize each section of Federalist 70 that you were assigned. When finished, your group should prepare to share your summary, focusing on the justifications for creating a single executive. Upon completion, each group will share information while others take notes. Finally, you will summarize the main idea in one Tweet (280 characters or less); relevant and appropriate hashtags encouraged.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 406-413
2. Define/Contextualize through picket-fence head of state Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to Congress. Warm-up:Go to Quizlet.live, then enter the code provided, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. Vocabulary Quiz:Log into your Schoology account and locate Upcoming in the Calendar on the right side. There is a link for the Vocabulary Quiz and a separate link for the AP Test Questions. Complete BOTH. Have a wonderful weekend:)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:Classwork:
Respond to the following questions regarding the assigned activities for each station.
Please adhere to the suggested time frames. Resources:
Use the assignment's links and embedded documents, the Schoology Resource Folder for this Week, or my website to facilitate your completion of each activity.
Homework:
Study Chapter 11 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process.
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:Classwork:
Respond to the following questions regarding the assigned activities for each station.
Please adhere to the suggested time frames. Resources:Homework:
Complete Chapter 11 Inquisitive (alternative assignment: Outline or FRQ)
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