US Government Daily Work
US Government Daily Work
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US Government - Students will learn about the foundations and functions of the three branches of the US Government as well as the importance of the Constitution and their rights in our society.
US Government - Students will learn about the foundations and functions of the three branches of the US Government as well as the importance of the Constitution and their rights in our society.
What We Did Today:
Tuesday January 20, 2026
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website Questions
* Government Definitions Worksheet
Government Definition Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Compare and contrast how other systems of government function.
Wednesday January 21, 2026
* Class Introductions
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website Questions
* Government Definitions Worksheet
Government Definition Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Compare and contrast how other systems of government function.
Thursday January 22, 2025
* Group Constitution Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic minded individuals know the political theories that contributed to the foundation and development of the structures of government and their meaning today.
Monday January 26, 2026
* Group Constitution Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic minded individuals know the political theories that contributed to the foundation and development of the structures of government and their meaning today.
Tuesday January 27, 2026
* Go over Constitutional Amendments
* Start working on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday January 28, 2026
* Go over Constitutional Amendments
* Start working on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Thursday January 29, 2026
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part I
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Monday February 2, 2026
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part I
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Tuesday February 3, 2026
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part II
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday February 4, 2026
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part II
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Thursday February 5, 2026
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Monday February 9, 2026
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Tuesday February 10, 2026
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday February 11, 2026
* Took notes on Checks and Balances
* Did a Checks and Balances Worksheet
* Did a Checks and Balances Activity
* Took a Quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Thursday February 12, 2026
* Took notes on Checks and Balances
* Did a Checks and Balances Worksheet
* Did a Checks and Balances Activity
* Took a Quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday February 17, 2026
* Went over Constitution Posters
* Took the Constitution Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Wednesday February 18, 2026
* Went over Constitution Posters
* Took the Constitution Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
Thursday February 19, 2026
Read an Article
Monday February 23, 2026
Cartoon Analysis
Tuesday February 24, 2025
* Took notes on the two American Political Parties
* Did page 107 questions 1-4. On question 1 we did the definitions minor party, two party system and one party system
* Performed a scored discussion debate. You will have to come in to get book work to make up these points
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Wednesday February 25, 2025
* Took notes on the two American Political Parties
* Did page 107 questions 1-4. On question 1 we did the definitions minor party, two party system and one party system
* Performed a scored discussion debate. You will have to come in to get book work to make up these points
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Thursday February 26, 2026
Cartoon Analysis
Monday March 2, 2026
* Wrote the Political Parties Essay
* Watched the documentary "Long Shot" and did an assignment with the film
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Tuesday March 3, 2026
* Wrote the Political Parties Essay
* Watched the documentary "Long Shot" and did an assignment with the film
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
Wednesday March 4, 2026
* Took Notes on the House of Representatives
* Worked on Day 1 of our Mock Congress
House of Representatives Notes
House of Representatives Reading
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Thursday March 5, 2026
* Took Notes on the House of Representatives
* Worked on Day 1 of our Mock Congress
House of Representatives Notes
House of Representatives Reading
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Monday March 9, 2026
* Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law
* Did page 307 questions 1, 3-6 on question one do the definitions: filibuster, cloture, veto, and cloture.
* Did Day 2 of The Mock Congress
* Watched School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"
How a Bill Becomes A Law Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday March 10, 2026
* Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law
* Did page 307 questions 1, 3-6 on question one do the definitions: filibuster, cloture, veto, and cloture.
* Did Day 2 of The Mock Congress
* Watched School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"
How a Bill Becomes A Law Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday March 11, 2026
Took Senate Notes
* Did page 253 questions 1-4
60 Minutes Super Pac Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Thursday March 12, 2026
Took Senate Notes
* Did page 253 questions 1-4
60 Minutes Super Pac Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Monday March 23, 2026
* Took Congressional Officers Notes
* Did Page 294 questions 1-3 and 6
* Did Day 3 of The Mock Congress
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday March 24, 2026
* Took Congressional Officers Notes
* Did Page 294 questions 1-3 and 6
* Did Day 3 of The Mock Congress
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday March 25, 2026
* Did Day 4 of The Mock Congress
* Took Special Interest Group Notes
* Read the MADD reading and answered questions from the MADD worksheet
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic-minded individuals can work effectively individually, and in groups, to influence public policy and the actions of government.
Thusday March 26, 2026
* Did Day 4 of The Mock Congress
* Took Special Interest Group Notes
* Read the MADD reading and answered questions from the MADD worksheet
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic-minded individuals can work effectively individually, and in groups, to influence public policy and the actions of government.
Monday March 30, 2026
* Reviewed for Congressional Test
* Took the Congressional Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Tuesday March 31, 2026
* Reviewed for Congressional Test
* Took the Congressional Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
Wednesday April 1, 2026
Government Quiz
Thursday April 2, 2026
Government Quiz
Monday April 6, 2026
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website
* Read the Imperial Presidency reading and answered these questions: 1. What image, historically, do the American people want from the President? 2. What does the term "Imperial Presidency" mean? 3. What does the term "Imperiled Presidency" mean?
* Took President Notes Part I
* Started watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Tuesday April 7, 2026
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website
* Read the Imperial Presidency reading and answered these questions: 1. What image, historically, do the American people want from the President? 2. What does the term "Imperial Presidency" mean? 3. What does the term "Imperiled Presidency" mean?
* Took President Notes Part I
* Started watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Wednesday April 8, 2026
* Finished watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Thursday April 9, 2026
* Finished watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Monday April 13, 2026
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Electoral College Video
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Tuesday April 14, 2026
SAT Day
Wednesday April 15, 2026
* Finished watching the film "The American President"
Film Roles The American President Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Thursday April 16, 2026
Bowling Night
Monday April 20, 2026
* Took Cabinet Notes
* Did page 434 questions 2-6
Played the game Executive Command
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Tuesday April 21, 2026
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Electoral College Video
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Wednesday April 22, 2026
Took the Presidency Test
Thursday April 23, 2026
* Finished watching the film "The American President"
Film Roles The American President Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Monday April 27, 2026
Article Notes
Article Basketball
Tuesday April 28, 2026
* Took Cabinet Notes
* Did page 434 questions 2-6
Played the game Executive Command
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Watched a Documentary
Thursday April 30, 2026
Took the Presidency Test
Monday May 4, 2026
Cartoon Analysis
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Watched a Documentary
Wednesday May 6, 2026
* Took the Supreme Court Notes
* Did questions 1-6 on pg. 466. On question #1 just do the terms: jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Thursday May 7, 2026
* Took the Supreme Court Notes
* Did questions 1-6 on pg. 466. On question #1 just do the terms: jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Monday May 11, 2026
* Looked up and described 9 Supreme Court cases: Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Miranda vs. Arizona, Mapp vs. Ohio, Tinker vs. Des Moines, Texas vs. Johnson, Westside Schools vs. Mergens, Roe vs. Wade, and South Dakota vs. Dole
* Took Special Courts Notes
* Read and did the Supreme Court Case Study
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze how court decisions have helped to preserve, develop, interpret, and limit individual rights and ideals of American government.
Tuesday May 12, 2026
* Looked up and described 9 Supreme Court cases: Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Miranda vs. Arizona, Mapp vs. Ohio, Tinker vs. Des Moines, Texas vs. Johnson, Westside Schools vs. Mergens, Roe vs. Wade, and South Dakota vs. Dole
* Took Special Courts Notes
* Read and did the Supreme Court Case Study
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze how court decisions have helped to preserve, develop, interpret, and limit individual rights and ideals of American government.
Wednesday May 13, 2026
* Took group Habeas Corpus Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Thursday May 14, 2026
Career Day
Monday May 18, 2026
* Started the film "A Civil Action"
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Tueday May 19, 2026
* Took group Habeas Corpus Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Wednesday May 20, 2026
* Finished the film "A Civil Action"
* Did the worksheet on "A Civil Action"
* Took the Bail Notes
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Thursday May 21, 2026
* Started the film "A Civil Action"
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Tuesday May 26, 2026
* Finished the film "A Civil Action"
* Did the worksheet on "A Civil Action"
* Took the Bail Notes
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
Wednesday May 27, 2026
* Reviewed for test
* Took the Courts Test
Monday June 1, 2026
Watched "The Dark Knight"
Tuesday June 2, 2026
* Reviewed for test
* Took the Courts Test
Wednesday June 3, 2026
Watched "The Dark Knight"
Thursday January 4, 2026
End of Quarter Quiz
* Class Introductions
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website Questions
* Government Definitions Worksheet
Government Definition Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Compare and contrast how other systems of government function.
Group Constitution Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic minded individuals know the political theories that contributed to the foundation and development of the structures of government and their meaning today.
* Go over Constitutional Amendments
* Start working on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part I
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Part II
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Work on Constitutional Box Assignment
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Took notes on Checks and Balances
* Did a Checks and Balances Worksheet
* Did a Checks and Balances Activity
* Took a Quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Went over Constitution Posters
* Took the Constitution Test
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze the role of the founding documents of the United States and the evolution of their interpretation through government action and court cases.
* Took notes on the two American Political Parties
* Did page 107 questions 1-4. On question 1 we did the definitions minor party, two party system and one party system
* Performed a scored discussion debate. You will have to come in to get book work to make up these points
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
* Wrote the Political Parties Essay
* Watched the documentary "Long Shot" and did an assignment with the film
Colorado Academic Standard: Engage in discourse, including discussing current issues, advocating for group rights, civic duty, and civic participation.
* Took Notes on the House of Representatives
* Worked on Day 1 of our Mock Congress
House of Representatives Notes
House of Representatives Reading
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law
* Did page 307 questions 1, 3-6 on question one do the definitions: filibuster, cloture, veto, and cloture.
* Did Day 2 of The Mock Congress
* Watched School House Rock's "I'm Just a Bill"
How a Bill Becomes A Law Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Watched a video on Super Pacs from 60 Minutes and did the corresponding worksheet. To watch this Google 60 Minutes Super Pacs and go the first site that comes up.
* Took Senate Notes
* Did page 253 questions 1-4
60 Minutes Super Pac Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Took Congressional Officers Notes
* Did Page 294 questions 1-3 and 6
* Did Day 3 of The Mock Congress
Colorado Academic Standard: Identify the structure, function, and roles of American government and their relationship to democratic values.
* Did Day 4 of The Mock Congress
* Took Special Interest Group Notes
* Read the MADD reading and answered questions from the MADD worksheet
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Civic-minded individuals can work effectively individually, and in groups, to influence public policy and the actions of government.
* Familiarize yourself with Mr. J's Website
* Read the Imperial Presidency reading and answered these questions: 1. What image, historically, do the American people want from the President? 2. What does the term "Imperial Presidency" mean? 3. What does the term "Imperiled Presidency" mean?
* Took President Notes Part I
* Started watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Finished watching the film "Dave"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took President Notes Part II
* Did the Census Worksheet
* Started the film "The American President"
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Finished watching the film "The American President"
* Started working on the School President Campaign
Film Roles The American President Worksheet
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took Cabinet Notes
* Did page 434 questions 2-6
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
Colorado Academic Standard: Who are the elected officials who impact your life and how?
* Took the Presidency Test
* Took the Supreme Court Notes
* Did questions 1-6 on pg. 466. On question #1 just do the terms: jurisdiction, plaintiff, and defendant
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Looked up and described 9 Supreme Court cases: Brown vs. Board of Education, Gideon vs. Wainwright, Miranda vs. Arizona, Mapp vs. Ohio, Tinker vs. Des Moines, Texas vs. Johnson, Westside Schools vs. Mergens, Roe vs. Wade, and South Dakota vs. Dole
* Took Special Courts Notes
* Read and did the Supreme Court Case Study
Colorado Academic Standard: Analyze how court decisions have helped to preserve, develop, interpret, and limit individual rights and ideals of American government.
* Took group Habeas Corpus Notes
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Started the film "A Civil Action"
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Finished the film "A Civil Action"
* Did the worksheet on "A Civil Action"
* Took the Bail Notes
* Took a quiz
Colorado Academic Standard: Understand the role of the judicial system in protecting life, liberty, and property for all persons in the United States.
* Reviewed for test
* Took the Courts Test
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