Assignments

UNIT ONE
UNIT TWO
  • What is federalism? Notes
  • Journal #2: How is our government organized?  What are the levels and branches?  Why is it organized this way?
    • Use Journal Rubric
    • Key Terms: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, executive, judicial, legislative
  • Federalism Organizer
  • Structure of Government Pop-up Pictures
  • Federalism Dice
  • Legislative Branch Notes
  • Senate vs. House of Representative Venn diagram
  • "I'm just a bill" Video and Notes 
  • "Obstructionism is Good" Handout
  • Legislative Process Notes and Gameboard
  • Executive Branch Notes
  • The Executive Branch Handout
  • The Many, Changing Roles of the President
  • Electoral College Debate Handout
  • Journal #3: (Pt.1) How does one become President? (Pt. 2) What are the many, different roles of the President? (Pt. 3) Who helps the President get the job done (give examples)?
    • Use Journal Rubric
    • Key Terms: qualifications, electoral college, 25th amendment, Article II, commander-in-chief, legislative leader, head of state, cheif executive, chief diplomat, economic leader, party leader, cabinet
    • The final draft of this Journal Entry will count as a summative grade
  • Judicial Branch Notes
  • Judicial Branch Handout
  • Supreme Court in Action Worksheet
  • Major Supreme Court Cases Worksheet
  • Unit Two Study Guide
UNIT THREE
  • Citizenship Test Extra Credit Opportunity
  • Citizenship Notes
  • p. 67 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
  • Citizenship Review Handout
  • Citizenship Propaganda Poster
  • Journal #5: What does it mean to be a citizen? (Give examples to illustrate)  What are the rights, responsibilities and duties of citizenship? Including yourself and two other people, give specific examples of what you would consider "good citizenship."
    • Key terms: citizenship, naturalization, 14th amendment, campaign, vote, volunteer, draft, jury, community
  • Crime in American Society Handout
  • "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" Film Analysis
UNIT FOUR