Unit 4 - The Three Branches
The Legislative Branch Notes & Discussion
The Legislative Branch Notes & Discussion
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain the structure of the legislative branch and how they conduct business.
- Essential Question: How is Congress organized?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges (CE.C&G.2.6)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Analyze national, state and local government agencies in terms of how they balance interests and resolve conflicts (CE.C&G.5.3)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework
- Congress Chart: House v Senate on assignments page
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CORNELL notes link: YOU MUST MAKE A COPY!!
Finish Legislative Notes, Legislative Positions notes and discussion.
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain the leadership positions in congress and what a committee does.
- Essential Question: Who are the leaders in each house of Congress? What role do committees play in Congress?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges (CE.C&G.2.6)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Analyze national, state and local government agencies in terms of how they balance interests and resolve conflicts (CE.C&G.5.3)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- Legislative Leadership Positions and Roles Slides
- Legislative Leadership Positions and Roles Student Notes:www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=n9defOwVWS8&feature=emb_logo
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework CRASH COURSE CONGRESS in Canvas
Terms for leadership
- Crash course videos assignment
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain in detail, how a bill can become a law and the checks on power from each branch of government.
- Essential Question: How are bills introduced and how do they work their way through Congress?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Evaluate the authority federal, state and local governments have over individuals’ rights and privileges (CE.C&G.2.6)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Analyze national, state and local government agencies in terms of how they balance interests and resolve conflicts (CE.C&G.5.3)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework
- Bill to Law Activity
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- www.c-span.org/classroom/document/?16960
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The Presidency notes and discussion
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain the requirements, roles and perks of the President of the United States.
- Essential Question: What are the roles of the president?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved (CE.C&G.5.4)
- Analyze the development and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions (CE.C&G.5.5)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- Executive Branch Slides: The Presidency
- Executive Branch Cornell Notes: The Presidency
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework
- None. Review your notes. Midterms are approaching.
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The Bureaucracy notes and discussion
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain how the executive cabinet works and the services they provide to its citizens.
- Essential Question: How do decisions made by executive agencies impact individuals and groups outside of
government?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved (CE.C&G.5.4)
- Analyze the development and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions (CE.C&G.5.5)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework
- Crash Course Bureaucracy Assignment
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Finish Bureaucracy, Begin Judicial Branch notes and discussion.
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain the roles of the Judicial Branch and their responsibilities in the courtroom.
- Essential Question: How are the powers of the judicial branch unique among the three branches of government?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved (CE.C&G.5.4)
- Analyze the development and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions (CE.C&G.5.5)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher)
- The Judicial Branch Slides
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework
- None. Midterms are coming!!!
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The Supreme Court
- Goal Statement: Students will be able to explain judicial review and the process of how the supreme court makes their decisions.
- Essential Question: What are the types of opinions the Supreme court justices write and which ones must be followed by other courts and the law?
- Standards:
- Compare United States system of government within the framework of the federal and state structures as well as in how they relate with governmental systems of other nations (CE.C&G.2.5)
- Analyze contemporary issues and governmental responses at the local, state, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (CE.C&G.2.7)
- Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved (CE.C&G.5.4)
- Analyze the development and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions (CE.C&G.5.5)
- Synchronous work (Live online with teacher): New Justice? The process of naming
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xnzGSV66x4
- What's at stake?
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxM41ZLf3wA
- Asynchronous Work (Not live, after class or for homework
- midterms are coming!
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MIDTERM WEEK
10/26 1st period
10/27 2nd period
10/28 3rd period
10/29 4th period
Quizizz Review https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5f71fae1781387001b9eb693
10/26 1st period
10/27 2nd period
10/28 3rd period
10/29 4th period
Quizizz Review https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5f71fae1781387001b9eb693