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SWBAT describe the characteristics, structure, and functions of the bureaucracy, as well as examine a wide variety of bureaucratic activities.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Access the assignment titled 'Bureaucracy - Building Knowledge and Case Studies' in Schoology. Complete Part 1 by reading the article and responding to the directives. Upon completion of Part 1 we will review and discuss the following presentation, then review current events by table group. Each article relates to specific bureaucratic concepts that you should be able to describe and explain to the class. A summary and analysis should be recorded in the chart associated with Part 2 of the assignment.
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Read American Politics Today pages 458-463
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SWBAT research an executive department or agency and create a poster demonstrating an understanding of its history, function, and relevance.
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Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
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Your task is to research an assigned federal department or agencies using the following directives:
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Read American Politics Today pages 454-458
Define/Contextualize through budget maximizers Objective:
SWBAT identify key facts about the president's cabinet, describe the nomination and appointment process, and investigate a department or agency of the executive branch.
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Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
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Your task is to research an assigned federal department or agencies using the following directives:
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Read American Politics Today pages 450-453
Define/Contextualize through federal civil service Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to the Congress. Warm-up:Go to Quizlet.live, then enter the code provided, and register your first name with last initial when prompted. Classwork - Vocabulary Quiz:
Classwork - Executive FRQ:You have 20 minutes to respond to the assigned FRQ. Unless the directions indicate otherwise respond to all parts of the questions. It is suggested that you take a few minutes to plan and outline your answer. In your response, use substantive examples (referencing vocabulary, founding documents, current events and/or court cases) where appropriate. Homework:Read American Politics Today pages 442-50
Define/Contextualize through regulatory capture Objective:
SWBAT participate in a Mock Congress by evaluating proposed legislation, debating the pros and cons of presented bills, and voting in favor of or in opposition to ideas.
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Review the following presentation with the Speaker of the House, noting the role of Committee Chairs and Members in the process. Prepare to contribute by summarizing your committee's activity, reading legislation that your committee is introducing on the floor, or conveying your opinion regarding a specific bill.
Classwork - Floor Debate and Vote:
As bills are presented and debated, take notes in the chart at the bottom of Task 4, below your Letter Home (Claim) about a specific piece of legislation.
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Study Chapter 12 Vocabulary using 2 Quizlet methods then test yourself. If you score below 70% repeat the process
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SWBAT evaluate proposed bills, as well as develop an argument by stating a defensible claim and defending the claim with evidence and reasoning.
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Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Prepare for the Floor Debate:
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1. Complete Inquisitive (alternative assignment: Outline or FRQ)
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SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power.
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Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
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Working with your color group, read the excerpts provided, highlighting information related to your assigned Checks on the President. 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 table groups to complete 'making connections.
Have a wonderful weekend:)Objective:
SWBAT identify and evaluate formal constitutional limits, as well as informal checks on presidential power.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork - Checks on the President:
Working with your color group, read the excerpts provided, highlighting information related to your assigned Checks on the President. 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.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 432-436
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