AP Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy

Unit AP Exam Weighting: 15-22%. We will spend approximately 7 classes on this unit (including the first day of the semester & the unit test day).

What you see below is a general sense of what to expect. Everything is tentative and subject to change.

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Day 1: Course Introduction & TOPIC 1.1 Ideals of Democracy

Enduring Understanding: [LOR1] A balance between governmental power and individual rights has been a hallmark of American political development.

Learning Objective: [LOR-1.A] Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.

Essential Knowledge:

  • LOR-1.A.1 The U.S. government is based on ideas of limited government, including natural rights, popular sovereignty, republicanism, and social contract.

  • LOR-1.A.2 The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Jefferson with help from Adams and Franklin, provides a foundation for popular sovereignty, while the U.S. Constitution drafted at the Philadelphia Convention and led by George Washington, with important contributions from Madison, Hamilton, and members of the “Grand Committee,” provides the blueprint for a unique form of political democracy in the U.S.

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENT

    • Declaration of Independence

Day 1 Agenda:

    • Introductions, Course Info & FYIs

    • *Current Events, Binder/Portfolio & Participation*

Homework:

    • Student "Info Card" (google classroom)

    • Locke & Declaration of Independence Readings/Questions google classroom)

    • Start following current events daily!

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Day 2: TOPIC 1.2 Types of Democracy (finalized)

Enduring Understanding: LOR-1 A balance between governmental power and individual rights has been a hallmark of American political development.

Learning Objective: LOR-1.B Explain how models of representative democracy are visible in major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.

Essential Knowledge:

    • LOR-1.B.1 Representative democracies can take several forms along this scale:

      • Participatory democracy, which emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society

      • Pluralist democracy, which recognizes group-based activism by nongovernmental interests striving for impact on political decision making

      • Elite democracy, which emphasizes limited participation in politics and civil society

    • LOR-1.B.2 Different aspects of the U.S. Constitution as well as the debate between Federalist No. 10 and Brutus No. 1 reflect the tension between the broad participatory model and the more filtered participation of the pluralist and elite models

    • LOR-1.B.3 The three models of representative democracy continue to be reflected in contemporary institutions and political behavior.

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS

    • Federalist No. 10

    • Brutus No. 1

Day 2 Agenda:

    • Current Events

    • Ideals & Types of Democracy (Lesson/Slides)

      • Review+ New: Government & the Policymaking System!

      • Some Important Vocabulary related to core Democratic Ideals

      • Classifying Governments & the Parliamentary Simulation

      • Parliamentary Pro Con

      • 3 Types of Democracy: Participatory, Pluralist, or Elite?!

    • Federalist & Anti-federalist Papers for HW! (see google classroom)

Homework:

  • Parliamentary Pro Con (see google classroom)

  • Federalist Paper No. 10 (see google classroom)

  • (Anti-federalist Paper) Brutus No. 1 (see google classroom)

    • Be thinking about that last slide & which type of democracy you think dominates the American system today? (participatory, pluralist, or elite?)

    • What examples can you think of that would support each of the types. (Don't need to do anything about this yet -- just be thinking about it! We will discuss next class!)

    • Keep paying attention to current events & political news (update your log in google classroom - due weekly on Sunday)

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Day 3: TOPIC 1.3. Government Power and Individual Rights & TOPIC 1.4 Challenges of the Articles of Confederation (finalized)

Enduring Understanding: CON-1 The Constitution emerged from the debate about the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation as a blueprint for limited government.

Learning Objective: CON-1.A Explain how Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy are reflected in U.S. foundational documents.

CON-1.B Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting the federal government greater power formerly reserved to the states.

Essential Knowledge:

    • CON-1.A.1 Madison’s arguments in Federalist No. 10 focused on the superiority of a large republic in controlling the “mischiefs of faction,” delegating authority to elected representatives and dispersing -power between the states and national government.

    • CON-1.A.2 Anti-Federalist writings, including Brutus No. 1, adhered to popular democratic theory that emphasized the benefits of a small, decentralized republic while warning of the dangers to personal liberty from a large, centralized government.

    • CON-1.B.1 Specific incidents and legal challenges that highlighted key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation are represented by the

      • Lack of centralized military power to address Shays’ Rebellion

      • Lack of tax law enforcement power

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS

    • Federalist No. 10

    • Brutus No. 1

    • Articles of Confederation

Day 3 Agenda:

  • Day 3 Lesson/Slides

    • Current Events

    • Presidential vs Parliamentary Pro Con

    • Challenges of the Articles of Confederation

    • Federalist 10 & Brutus 1

    • 3 Types of Democracy: Participatory, Pluralist, or Elite?!

Homework: (assignments will be posted in google classroom)

    • DOI-AOC-Constitution Issue Comparison Chart (see google classroom)

    • 3 Models of Representative Democracy: Review,Apply & Prepare for Persuasive Essay re: Which Type of Representative Democracy you believe best describes the US today. (google classroom * self-paced Pear Deck Assignment)

    • Keep paying attention to current events & political news (update your log in google classroom - due weekly on Sunday)

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Day 4: TOPIC 1.5 Ratification of the U.S. Constitution + TOPIC 1.6 Principles of American Government (finalized)

Enduring Understanding: CON-1 The Constitution emerged from the debate about the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation as a blueprint for limited government.

Learning Objective: CON-1.C Explain the ongoing impact of political negotiation and compromise at the Constitutional Convention on the development of the constitutional system.

Essential Knowledge:

    • CON-1.C.1 Compromises deemed necessary for adoption and ratification of the Constitution are represented by the:

      • Great (Connecticut) Compromise

      • Electoral College

      • Three-Fifths Compromise

      • Compromise on the importation of slaves

    • CON-1.C.2 Debates about self-government during the drafting of the Constitution necessitated the drafting of an amendment process in Article V that entailed either a two-thirds vote in both houses or a proposal from two-thirds of the state legislatures, with final ratification determined by three-fourths of the states.

    • CON-1.C.3 The compromises necessary to secure ratification of the Constitution left some matters unresolved that continue to generate discussion and debate today.

    • CON-1.C.4 The debate over the role of the central government, the powers of state governments, and the rights of individuals remains at the heart of present-day constitutional issues about democracy and governmental power, as represented by:

      • Debates about government surveillance resulting from the federal government’s response to the 9/11 attacks

      • The debate about the role of the federal government in public school education

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS

    • Federalist 51

  • The Constitution of the United States

Day 4 Agenda:

    • Current Events

    • Federalist 10

    • Brutus I

    • Models of democracy

    • Argumentation

Homework:

    • Federalist 51 (see google classroom)

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Day 5: TOPIC 1.6 Principles of American Government & TOPIC 1.7 Relationship Between the States and Federal Government (tentative)

TOPIC 1.6 Principles of American Government

Enduring Understanding: PMI-1 The Constitution created a competitive policy-making process to ensure the people’s will is represented and that freedom is preserved.

Learning Objective: PMI-1.A Explain the constitutional principles of separation of powers and “checks and balances.”

Essential Knowledge:

    • PMI-1.A.1 The powers allocated to Congress, the president, and the courts demonstrate the separation of powers and checks and balances features of the Constitution.

    • PMI-1.A.2 Federalist No. 51 explains how constitutional provisions of separation of powers and checks and balances control abuses by majorities.

Learning Objective: PMI-1.B Explain the implications of separation of powers and “checks and balances” for the U.S. political system.

Essential Knowledge:

    • PMI-1.B.1 Multiple access points for stakeholders and institutions to influence public policy flows from the separation of powers and checks and balances.

    • PMI-1.B.2 Impeachment, removal, and other legal actions taken against public officials deemed to have abused their power reflect the purpose of checks and balances.

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS

    • Federalist No. 51

    • The Constitution of the United States

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TOPIC 1.7 Relationship Between the States and Federal Government

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING CON-2 Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE CON-2.A Explain how societal needs affect the constitutional allocation of power between the national and state governments.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

    • CON-2.A.1 The exclusive and concurrent powers of the national and state governments help explain the negotiations over the balance of power between the two levels.

  • CON-2.A.2 The distribution of power between federal and state governments to meet the needs of society changes, as reflected by grants, incentives, and aid programs, including federal revenue sharing, mandates, categorical grants, and block grants.

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENT

  • The Constitution of the United States

Day 5 Agenda:

    • Current Events

    • Federalist 51 Discussion

Homework:

    • Governmental Powers - Ven Diagram

    • Marbury v Madison (1803)

    • McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

    • United States v. Lopez (1995)

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Day 6: TOPIC 1.8 Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism AND TOPIC 1.9 Federalism in Action (tentative)

TOPIC 1.8 Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING CON-2 Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE CON-2.B Explain how the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

    • CON-2.B.1 The interpretation of the Tenth and Fourteenth Amendments, the commerce clause, the necessary and proper clause, and other enumerated and implied powers is at the heart of the debate over the balance of power between the national and state governments.

    • CON-2.B.2 The balance of power between the national and state governments has changed over time based on U.S. Supreme Court interpretation of such cases as:

      • McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), which declared that Congress has implied powers necessary to implement its enumerated powers and established supremacy of the Constitution and federal laws over state laws

      • United States v. Lopez (1995), which ruled that Congress may not use the commerce clause to make possession of a gun in a school zone a federal crime, introducing a new phase of federalism that recognized the importance of state sovereignty and local control

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENT

  • The Constitution of the United States

REQUIRED SUPREME COURT CASES

    • Marbury v Madison (1803)

    • McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

    • United States v. Lopez (1995)

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TOPIC 1.9 Federalism in Action

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING CON-2 Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE CON-2.C Explain how the distribution of powers among three federal branches and between national and state governments impacts policy making.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

    • CON-2.C.1 Multiple access points for stakeholders and institutions to influence public policy flows from the allocation of powers between national and state governments.

    • CON-2.C.2 National policy making is constrained by the sharing of power between and among the three branches and state governments.

REQUIRED FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS or SCOTUS CASES

    • N/A

Day 6 Agenda:

    • Current Events

    • HW Review:

    • Marbury v Madison (1803)

    • McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

    • United States v. Lopez (1995)

  • SLIDES from class

  • Federalism Pros/Cons List

  • Flexibility vs Consistancy

    • Funding for Public Education

    • Medicaid Services

    • Gay Marriage

    • 11th Amendment - Sovereign Immunity

    • Civil Rights / Civil Rights Act

    • The 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause

Homework:

    • Marijuana Case Study

    • Ven Diagram

    • Federalism Pro-Con Chart

    • Study for your Unit Test

    • Binder/Portfolio

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Day 7: TOPIC 1.9 Federalism in Action - TEST DAY (tentative)

TOPIC 1.9 Federalism in Action

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING CON-2 Federalism reflects the dynamic distribution of power between national and state governments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE CON-2.C Explain how the distribution of powers among three federal branches and between national and state governments impacts policy making.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

    • CON-2.C.1 Multiple access points for stakeholders and institutions to influence public policy flows from the allocation of powers between national and state governments.

    • CON-2.C.2 National policy making is constrained by the sharing of power between and among the three branches and state governments.

Day 7 Agenda:

    • Current Events

    • Homework Review/Discussion

      • Marijuana Case Study / Federalism Pro-Con

      • Review/Questions?

    • Unit 1 Test

    • Portfolio/Binder Check explanation

    • General Announcements & Information

Homework:

    • Complete Binder/Portfolio Rubric

    • HW - n/a (except continue following current events)

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OLDER STUFF :

Day 1 of 7: Welcome + Government Basics (A DAY = Tuesday 1/7/2020, B DAY = Thursday, 1/8/2020) finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Get to know class expectations.

    • Explore the meaning, purpose & origins of government.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Find seat & complete info card.

    2. Sign up / Log in: Remind (send your class period's code to 81010 (find your code here), Twitter (follow @Ms410berry on twitter for current events), Google Classroom (find your classroom code here)

    3. Introductions, Course Info & FYIs

  1. Government Basics Notes

    1. Parliamentary Simulation (time permitting)

Homework:

    • Syllabus & Supplies: Obtain required supplies (or talk to me about it) by next class (laptop, binder, loose leaf notebook paper, pens, pencils, grading pen, community supply box of kleenex).

    • Assignment: Answer these question from Lock's Second Treatise of Civil Government - & here is the reading excerpt you'll need: Locke's Second Treatise of Civil Government (excerpts) (Please print & highlight/annotate the excerpts.)

    • Print this (use color ink on the first page if you can) & add it to your binder: The Declaration of Independence Broken Down. Read the whole thing, & answer the following questions on notebook paper:

        1. Which truths are stated as being "self-evident"?

        2. Name the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration.

        3. From what source do governments derive their "just powers"?

        4. In the series of paragraphs beginning, "He has refused his Assent," to whom does the word "He" refer?

        5. Which grievance did you find most compelling?

        6. According to the Declaration, what powers does the United States have "as Free and Independent States"?

        7. What part of the Declaration of Independence do you feel is the most important & why?

      1. Which grievance did you find most compelling & why?

    • Start following current events daily. (Add to your log daily.)

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Day 2 of 7: Foundational Ideas, Types of Government, Public Policy

Governmental Power, Individual Rights & the Challenges of the Articles of Confederation

(A DAY = Thursday 1/9/2020 / B DAY = Friday 8/10/2020) (finalized/confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Understand various types of governments.

    • Evaluate how well the US exemplifies Traditional and Contemporary theories of American Government.

Enduring Understanding (LOR-1): A balance between governmental power and individual rights has been a hallmark of American political development.

      • Learning Objective LOR- I.A: Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Types/Models of Democracy (Participatory, Pluralist, Elite, Hyperpluralist)

    2. Brief Current Events Discussion & HW Check

    3. HW Locke's Second Treatise + DOI Discussion of HW

    4. Complete Gov't Basics Notes begun last class

Homework:

    • Read chapter/chapter excerpts & take good handwritten notes. (see google classroom)

  • Review & Print these handouts for your Binder to help supplement your handwritten notes: (Locke-DOI comparison + the Chapter 1 Helpful Slides to Print.)

  • Continue to follow current events daily. (Add to your log daily. Log form available on google classroom.)

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Day 3 of 7: Ratification of the Constitution & Principles of American Government

(A Day: Monday 1/13/2020 & B Day: Tuesday 1/14/2020) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

Enduring Understanding CON-1: The Constitution emerged from the debate about the Articles of Confederation as a blueprint for limited government.

    • Learning Objective CON-1.B: Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting the federal government greater power formerly reserved to the states.

Today's Agenda:

  1. Brief Current Events Discussion

  2. Notes wrap up.

    1. Parliamentary Simulation

  3. Quiz over HW Reading (Chapter 1 readings)

    1. Pros & Cons of Parliamentary Systems/ Pros & Cons of Presidential Systems (quick discussion, revisit later, After Fed 51)

  1. Analytical Reading: Analysis of The Articles of Confederation & The Federal Farmer (Complete for homework. A hard copy passed out in class; print a copy for yourself to complete if you were absent.)

Homework:

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Day 4 of 7: The Federalist Papers & the Road to the Constitution

(A Day: Wednesday 1/15/2020 / B Day: Thursday 1/16/2020 ) - (finalized/confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Understand the structure of the US Constitution & the key clauses in it!

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

Homework:

  • Highly Recommended: Print & add these slides to your notes: "Chapter 2 Slides to Print"

    • Read/take good handwritten notes on the readings/chapter posted in google classroom. (readings from two different texts) (CHAPTERS 2 on THE ROAD TO THE CONSTITUTION)

    • Anti-federalist Paper: Brutus 1 (print/read/highlight/annotate/answer questions).

Day 5 of 7: The Constitution & American Federalism!

(A Day: Friday 1/17/2020 / B Day: Tuesday 1/21/2020 ) - (finalized/confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Current Events

    2. Reading Quiz #2 over Chapter 2 (timed but you may use your handwritten notes)

  1. Finish Federalist Paper Discussion

  2. Begin Constitution Walk: Powers of Government Overview & Structure of the Constitution

      • Topics of Preamble & Amendments

      • 10th Amendment

      • Powers ... expressed & implied

      • Article 4's FF& C clause, P&I clause + extradition

      • Article V... Amending + How to formally amend the Constitution ... also what is an "informal amendment" to the constitution (AKA the "unwritten constitution")?

      • Article 6's Supremacy Clause

  3. DOI -> AOC -> Constitution Chart (time permitting)

Homework:

  • Continue with your daily current events log.

    • NOTES/READING: Read/ take good handwritten notes on the readings/chapter posted in google classroom. (CHAPTER 3 on FEDERALISM)

    • As you read... create a PRO CON CHART: Create a chart noting the Pros & Cons of American Federalism as you notice them through your reading and thinking about the topic.

Day 6 of 7: The Constitution & American Federalism!

(A Day: Wednesday 1/22/2020 / B Day: Thursday 1/23/2020 ) - (finalized/confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution

Today's Agenda:

    1. Current Events / HW Check (Brutus #1 + SCOTUS Cases) /HW Check & Brutus Debrief

  1. Reading Quiz - Chapter 3 (Federalism)

  2. In groups: Begin Ven Diagram on Powers of Government

    1. I wil be handing out a hard copy of this in class: personal Ven Diagram on Powers. (print one for yourself if you were absent)

    2. Click here to see how to set it up. (Click here for Guidance & here are the helpful pages mentioned in the guidance: various blue book pages & the green book's page 71 ... plus you can use your textbook and your copy of the Constitution) (Feel free to work in groups on the ven diagram if you like - should take about 15-20 minutes)

    3. Marijuana Case Study (google classroom)

    4. Grants in Aid

Homework:

  1. As always continue with current events updating your log daily.

  2. Complete the Marijauana case study by watching the 10 minute video & reading the 2 page summary of the case & then answering the questions.

    1. Reading up & summarizing key info re: 6 landmark SCOTUS cases. (See google classroom) In addition to the summaries available in google classroom, this website has excellent short videos on a few of the important key cases (Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland, AND Baker v Carr): https://www.texasbar.com/civics/index.html {FYI: you will need a deep understanding of 15 landmark Supreme Court cases for the AP exam & all 3 of those are on the list, so if you have the time to watch the 3 videos to help deepen your understanding of those cases, I would highly recommend it.)

  3. Study for the test!!

    1. COMPLETE THE UNIT 1 PROGRESS CHECK on AP CLASSROOM

      1. Login to AP Classroom/CollegeBoard Classroom & do the following:

      2. Login to my the AP Gov't class for your class period (Spring Semester 3rd & 5th Period have the same Join Code: Y7AXZY). Use your regular AP login. It's the same for all your AP classes & the same one you use to get results fro AP tests & SAT scores.

      3. Complete/confirm your demographic profile (it may show up as completed already if you have filled if our already in another AP class)

      4. Indicate that you plan to take the AP Gov't exam. (ee the post in google classroom about payment deadlines & financial aid if needed for your family)

      5. Take the Unit 1 PROGRESS CHECK. Think of it like a practice test.) This is for you to self-assess & note any weak areas so you can work on improving and focus a little more on those areas in your studies. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE YOUR RESULTS AS SOON AS YOU FINISH. (Notify me immediately if you cannot.) Please make some notes on notebook paper for any question your missed. (It should help you study for the unit test & will be worth points in your binder check).

  1. Make sure binder is ready for binder check. (Have all homeworks, printed slides, notes, warm ups, notes on missed questions, etc.) If you've done everything along the way you should have everything you need.

Day 7 of 7: Federalism /Test Day (A Day: Friday 1/24/2020 / B Day: Monday 1/27/2020) - (finalized/confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

  1. Warm up: Current Events

    1. Warm up: Compare Federalism Pro & Con with neighbor

    2. HW Review & Discussion:

      1. Marijuana Case Study

      2. SCOTUS Case Review & Discussion

    3. Pre-test review & questions

      1. Dual vs Cooperative Federalism

      2. Grants in Aid (Block vs Categorical)

      3. Mandates (funded & unfunded)

    1. Unit 1 Test & Binder Check

Homework:

  1. Continue with current events updating your log daily.

  2. Begin to Study for Amendments Quiz. Quiz will be class AFTER NEXT - not next class. (PRINT A COPY OF the Amendments Study Guide & bring to class. This Quizlet set of Amendments flashcards is also a helpful study tool.)

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Day 1 of 7: Welcome + Government Basics (A DAY = Thursday, 8/15/2019 / B DAY = Friday, 8/16/2019)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Get to know class expectations.

    • Explore the meaning, purpose & origins of government.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Find seat & complete info card.

    2. Sign up / Log in: Remind (send your class period's code to 81010 (find your code here), Twitter (follow @Ms410berry on twitter for current events), Google Classroom (find your classroom code here)

    3. Introductions, Course Info & FYIs

  1. Government Basics Notes

    1. Parliamentary Simulation (time permitting)

Homework:

    1. Which truths are stated as being "self-evident"?

    2. Name the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration.

    3. From what source do governments derive their "just powers"?

    4. In the series of paragraphs beginning, "He has refused his Assent," to whom does the word "He" refer?

    5. Which grievance did you find most compelling?

    6. According to the Declaration, what powers does the United States have "as Free and Independent States"?

    7. What part of the Declaration of Independence do you fell is the most important & why?

    • Start following current events daily. (Add to your log daily.)

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Day 2 of 7: Foundational Ideas, Types of Government, Public Policy (January 11, 2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

  • Be able to explain the policymaking process & the various theories of American Government.

  • Understand the various modern theories of American democracy & evaluate how the US measures up to Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory

Today's Agenda:

    1. Current Events Discussion

    2. Complete Gov't Basics Notes begun last class

    3. Parliamentary Simulation

    4. Pros & Cons of Parliamentary Systems/ Pros & Cons of Presidential Systems

    5. HW Locke's Second Treatise + DOI Discussion of HW

Homework:

    • See google classroom for your reading/note-taking assignment. (reading is from 2 different texts)

    • Review & Print these handouts for your Binder to help supplement your handwritten notes: (Dahl's TDT & the Locke-DOI comparison + the Chapter 1 Helpful Slides to Print.)

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Day 3 of 7: Types of Governments & Theories of Government (1/15/2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Understand various types of governments.

    • Evaluate how well the US exemplifies Traditional and Contemporary theories of American Government.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Presidential vs Parliamentary Pro & Con (groups of 4)

  1. Reading Quiz (timed but you may use your handwritten notes)

    1. Current Events Discussion

    2. HW Review (Locke + DOI)

    3. Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory (class discussion on how we measure up) + notes on one man one vote cases) (to be completed next class) (15 minutes)

Homework:

    • Federalist Papers: Federalist 10 & Federalist 51 (print / highlight / annotate /answer questions) **DO THE FEDERALIST PAPERS FIRST!**

    • Anti-federalist Paper: Brutus 1 (print/read/highlight/annotate/answer questions). *DO THIS ONE IF YOU HAVE TIME - IT'LL SAVE YOU TIME LATER*

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Day 4 of 7: Road to the Constitution (1/17/2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Understand the structure of the US Constitution & the key clauses in it!

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory (class discussion on how we measure up) + notes on one man one vote cases)

    2. Current Events/HW Check

    3. Discussion of Fed #10 & 51 questions & annotation

  1. Chapter 2: Road to the Constitution

Homework:

  • Finish your Brutus I reading/questions from last class's homework if you didn't get to it last week.

Day 5 of 7: American Federalism! (Tues. 1/22/2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Dahl's TDT: Wrap up + notes on one man one vote cases

    2. Discussion of Fed #10 & 51 questions & annotation

    3. Articles of Confederation Primary Source Group Analysis

    4. Reading quiz

Homework:

    • NOTES/READING: Read/ take good handwritten notes on the readings/chapter posted in google classroom.

    • As you read... create a PRO CON CHART: Create a chart noting the Pros & Cons of American Federalism as you notice them through your reading and thinking about the topic.

    • Continue with your daily current events log. You should be at 14+ entries by now. If you are below that, start reading 2 news items a day until you catch up! Consider setting a daily alarm to help you remember.

Day 6 of 7: American Federalism! (Thurs. 1/24/2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Current Events

    2. Warm up: Compare Federalism Pro & Con with neighbor

    3. Reading Quiz

Homework:

    1. Reading up & summarizing key info re: 6 landmark SCOTUS cases. (See google classroom)

    2. In addition to the summaries available in google classroom, this website has excellent short videos on a few of the important key cases (Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland, AND Baker v Carr): https://www.texasbar.com/civics/index.html {FYI: you will need a deep understanding of 15 landmark Supreme Court cases for the AP exam & all 3 of those are on the list, so if you have the time to watch the 3 videos to help deepen your understanding of those cases, I would recommend it. US. v Lopez is also on that list, but unfortunately they don't have a video on that one.

Day 7 of 7: Federalism (continued) (Monday, January 28, 2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Current Events

    2. Cases Debrief

    3. Complete Constitution Walk

    4. In groups: Ven Diagram on Powers of Government

    5. Articles of Confederation Debrief (6th period only)

    6. Warm up: Data Analysis

    7. Warm up: Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory (class discussion on how we measure up) + notes on one man one vote cases)

  1. Federalist Papers: Federalist 10 & Federalist 51 (print / highlight / annotate /answer questions) **DO THE FEDERALIST PAPERS FIRST!**

  2. Dahl's TDT: Wrap up + notes on one man one vote cases

Homework:

    1. Finish your Powers Ven diagram! Print & complete this personal Ven Diagram on Powers. Click here to see how to set it up. (Click here for Guidance & here are the helpful pages mentioned in the guidance: various blue book pages & the green book's page 71 ... plus you can use your textbook and your copy of the Constitution) (Feel free to work in groups on the ven diagram if you like - should take about 15-20 minutes)

    2. Continue with current events updating your log daily.

    3. Study for the test.

    4. Make sure binder is ready for binder check. (have all homeworks, printed slides, notes, warm ups etc. labeled & in chron. order (the order in which we did them.)

Day 7: Test (1/30/2019) - finalized/confirmed

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Current Events + Read article about "Revenue Sharing"

    2. Warm up: Binder Check

    3. Test

    4. Amendments

Homework:

OTHER STUFF

    1. Medicinal Marijuana Case Study (approx 20 minutes):

      1. Watch this old news report about medical marijuana in California, then answer this question: Do you think the state or the federal government has Constitutional authority in this case? (You may want to consider the text of the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause & the 10th Amendment!)

      2. AFTER answering the question above, read this summary of an earlier Supreme Court case related to medical marijuana. Then answer the following: What was the majority's decision in this case? Do you agree with the court's decision or do you find yourself agreeing with the dissenting opinions?

    2. Compare to US v Lopez and add a case "brief" on U.S v Lopez to your other 4 case briefs you've already completed! Just use same case "brief" format/form that you used with the other 4 cases.

Old Unit Lessons & Material (teacher use only)

Day 2: Foundational Ideas, Types of Government, Public Policy

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

  • Be able to explain the policymaking process & the various theories of American Government.

  • Understand the various modern theories of American democracy & evaluate how the US measures up to Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory

Today's Agenda:

    1. Complete notes from last class if needed.

    2. HW Locke's Second Treatise + DOI

    3. Gov't Basics (types of Gov't)

    4. Parliamentary Simulation

    5. Gummy Governments (google classroom)

    6. Chapter 1 Notes

      • Apathy & Turnout Rates

      • Policy Making Cycle

      • Dahl's TDT

      • Contemporary Theories of American Government

      • Political Culture

      • Challenges to Democracy

      • Polorization

      • Scope of Government

Homework:

    • Read & take good handwritten notes on Chapter 1.

    • Print these handouts for your Binder: (Dahl's TDT& & the Locke-DOI comparison.)

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Day 3: Types of Governments & Theories of Government (Wed, 1/10/2018 - Thurs, 1/11/2018)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Understand various types of governments.

    • Evaluate how well the US exemplifies Traditional and Contemporary theories of American Government.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Note an interesting current event from the last couple of days.

    2. Warm up part 2: Which Modern Theory of American Democracy do you feel best describes the United States today & why? (Pluralist, Hyperpluralist or Elite/Elite-Class Theory)

    3. Gummy governments mini group project (5 out of 10, must include unitary federal & confederate)

    4. Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory (class discussion on how we measure up) + notes on one man one vote cases) (to be completed next class) (15 minutes)

    5. Locke & DOI (finish next class)

  1. Chapter 2: Road to the Constitution (continue next class)

Homework:

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Day 4: Our Road to the Constitution (Tuesday, 1/16/18 ice day B day: Thursday 1/18/2018)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Understand the structure of the US Constitution & the key clauses in it!

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Homework Check: (Fed #10 questions & annotation + Notes on Chapter 2)

    2. Warm up: Note an interesting current event from the last couple of days.

    3. Warm up: Read the excerpts from Federalist 51 (begins on page 3) & answer the questions below:

      • How does Madison justify the intermixture of powers with his theory of the separation of powers?

      • How does Madison’s view of human nature affect his theory of government?

    4. Federalist Papers Homework discussion (Fed #10)

    5. Possible: Reading Quiz, Chapter 2 mini group project, Chapter 2 highlights

Homework:

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Day 5: American Federalism! (Monday, 1/22/2018)

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Explore federalism in the US Constitution.

Today's Agenda:

    1. Warm up: Note an interesting current event from the last couple of days.

    2. Warm up: Compare Federalism Pro & Con with neighbor

    3. Mini reading quiz

    4. Mini Lesson: How to formally amend the Constitution ... also what is an "informal amendment" to the constitution (AKA the "unwritten constitution")?

    5. Powers of Government Overview & Structure of the Constitution

      • Topics of Preamble & Amendments

      • Powers ... expressed & implied

      • Article 4's FF& C clause, P&I clause + extradition

      • Article V... Amending (review)

      • Article 6's Supremacy Clause

      • 10th Amendment

    6. Case briefs, Ven diagram & marijuana case study for homework... (approx 20 or 25 minutes each)

Homework:

  • Read/highlight/annotate/answer questions on Anti-federalist Paper Brutus 1

  • Refresher Case Briefs (approx 20-30 minutes): Read McCulloch v Maryland & Gibbons v Ogden !! Then, complete case briefs for McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden using this template.(You should be able to download this into Microsoft Word & just type into it... or if you have trouble with that, you can just type up something similar. What matters is that you include the various parts shown in the template. For example, you need to include the facts/background of the case... and the relevant Constitutional clauses, etc. Remember start by reading these summaries, then you can research/read-up on the cases online using reputable websites like Oyez.com, etc as needed. Here is a sample brief completed for the case Baker v. Car which we discussed earlier that you can use as an example.

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Day 6: TEST / UNIT BINDER -> Intro New Unit

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • Demonstrate your vast knowledge of American federalism as developed & displayed in the US Constitution!

Today's Agenda:

Homework:

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Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes: Explain how Societal Needs impact the constitutional allocation of power between the national & state governments.

Warm up: Read article about "Revenue Sharing"

Powers Of Government - VEN DIAGRAM

Day #: TOPIC

Objectives/Learning Targets/Essential Outcomes:

    • ?

Today's Agenda:

    1. ?

Homework:

    • ?

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OLD STUFF:

Here are the lecture slides for each of the chapters in this unit:

Preview Slides - Gov't Basics Slides

Chapter 1 - Introducing Gov't In America

Chapter 2 - The Constitution

Chapter 3 - Federalism

Chapter 21 - State & Local Government

DAY 1: Monday, 8/22/2016 - Tuesday, 8/23/2016 (confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets:

  • Get info on course expectations, processes, etc.

  • Understand characteristics and origins of the "state" and several different types of government + three different ways to classify them

In Class:

    1. Locate seat and create a twitter account! Then follow @Ms410berry on twitter for part of your current events requirement this semester. (I'll be tweeting you articles.)

    2. Welcome / AP Gov. Syllabus / Student Info Index Card

    3. Sign up for text reminders (text your class code to 81010)

  1. Welcome/Notes on Government Basics

    1. Parliamentary Simulation (finish up next class if need be)

    2. Begin Chapter 1 Notes (moved to next class)

Homework:

  1. Obtain/bring supplies & Print/Review Handouts (Dahl's TDT& Classifying Governments)

    1. Read Chapter 1 in the textbook & Take Handwritten Notes

    2. Persuasive Essay: Answer the question "Which theory of American Democracy most accurately characterizes the US today?" (Pluralist, Hyperpluralist or Elite/Class Theory). Give your thesis & support with as many concrete examples you can think of to support your position. (Length? approx one handwritten page - don't spend more than 15-20 mins). Don't waffle back and forth - pick a side and argue for it! :)

Day 2: Wednesday - Thursday (tentative)

Objectives/Learning Targets:

  • Be able to explain the policymaking process & the various theories of American Government.

  • Understand the various modern theories of American democracy & evaluate how the US measures up to Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory

In Class:

  1. Parliamentary simulation from last class

    1. Warm up:Homework Check/Turn in Community Supplies/Turn in Persuasive Essay

  2. Locke's 2nd Treatise + Questions

    1. Chapter 1 Notes (quick look)

  1. Modern Theories of American Democracy Debate (time permitting-or-moved to next class as needed)

    1. Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory (class discussion on how we measure up) + notes on one man one vote cases) (to be completed next class)

Homework:

Day 3: Friday, Aug 26 - Monday, Aug 29, 2016 (confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets:

  • Understand the various modern theories of American democracy & evaluate how the US measures up to Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory

In Class:

  1. Modern Theories of American Democracy Debate

    1. Warm up: Declaration of Independence - Read & answer questions... compare to Locke

    2. *HW Check - Fed Paper Questions*

    3. Finish discussion of Dahl's Traditional Democratic Theory (class discussion on how we measure up) + notes on one man one vote cases)

    4. Fed Papers Homework Discussion

    5. Chapter 2: Road to the Constitution (Lecture Slides on Chapter)

    6. Group Song/Rap/Poetry Assignment (Click the link to read directions & have fun with it. Also, when choosing which topic you want to do, I generally recommend picking a topic you are weak on, so that it helps you become more familiar with it.) **Make sure each member of your group has a copy of your lyrics for his/her binder. Also each group should have one "extra" copy to turn in to the teacher with the names (first & last) of all group members.** SIGN-UP HERE (so we don't all sign up for the same topic). More than one group can do the same topic .... but just make sure it's spread out so all topics are covered twice before there is a third group in the same class period all signed up for the same topic. You may pre-record or perform live the class after next.

Homework:

    1. Skim and/or read/take notes as needed (depending on your level of familiarity with the history) on Chapter 2. Pay close attention to vocabulary in the margins and material highlighted in the lecture slides (posted above)... and especially the "Chapter 2 slides to print" which I recommended that you print for homework last class. Also, add the terms ex post facto law and bills of attainder and the writ of habeas corpus to your list of vocab. to know.

    2. Group Assignment: Rap/Beat Poetry/Song (Click the link to read directions & have fun with it. Also, when choosing which topic you want to do, I generally recommend picking a topic you are weak on, so that it helps you become more familiar with it. You may pre-record or perform live next class.) **Make sure each member of your group has a copy of your lyrics for his/her binder. Also each group should have one "extra" copy to turn in to the teacher with the names (first & last) of all group members.** SIGN-UP HERE (so we don't all sign up for the same topic). More than one group can do the same topic .... but just make sure it's spread out so all topics are covered twice before being a third group in the same class period to sign up for the same topic. You may pre-record or perform live the class after next.

    3. Study for Quiz next class over Chapters 1 & 2 (FYI - I will sometimes let you use your handwritten notes on a quiz, so it's always a good idea to take good notes - just in case.)

(Next up: for anyone wanting to get ahead on reading/notes... Chapter 3.)

Day 4: Tuesday, Aug 30 - Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016 (Confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets:

    • Understand Madison's concerns and proposed remedies for "faction" in Fed#10 & the arguments for separation of powers/checks & balances in Fed#51

    • Understand how the Constitution can be formally and informally amended.

    • Understand the circumstances, events, and influences surrounding the move to independence and the move away from the AOC and to the US Constitution,

    • Become familiar with the weaknesses of the AOC and solutions in the the US Constitution, the "Madisonian Model" of the US Constitution, some of the disputes and compromises that came about during the development of the Constitution in Philadelphia.

    • Understand the structure and function of the various articles and clauses of the US Constitution.

    • Be familiar with the powers of government (the various types of power and their names, the way power is divided between the national gov't and the states & actual examples of those powers)

In Class:

  1. Amending the Constitution Mini-Lesson

  2. Previous Class Wrap up (as needed) Dahl's TDT Evaluation, Fed Paper Questions Discussion

  3. Quick look at Chapter 2

  4. Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz

Homework:

    1. Read/take notes on Chapter 3

    2. Be ready to present your group's rap/poem/song/next class.

    3. 3. We will discuss the first half of the chapter in greater detail next class. Pay special attention to pg 73-74 (from the heading Commerce Power to State's Obligations to Each Other) & then read/take notes from pg 77 to the end, playing close attention to the different "types" of federalism, the various grants in aid programs and the advantages & disadvantages of federalism.

  1. Complete Chapter 1/2 Quiz: (take home... so open notes & open book, but no collaboration)

  2. Complete Chapter 3 Quiz (take home... so open notes & open book, but no collaboration

Day 5: Thursday, Sept. 1 - Friday, Sept 2, 2016 (confirmed)

Objectives/Learning Targets:

  • Understand the circumstances, events, and influences surrounding the move to independence and the move away from the AOC and to the US Constitution,

    • Become familiar with the weaknesses of the AOC and solutions in the the US Constitution, the "Madisonian Model" of the US Constitution, some of the disputes and compromises that came about during the development of the Constitution in Philadelphia.

    • Understand the structure and function of the various articles and clauses of the US Constitution.

    • Be familiar with the powers of government (the various types of power and their names, the way power is divided between the national gov't and the states & actual examples of those powers)

In Class:

    1. Warm up: Brief Federalism Video & Focus/Notes on Federalism Pros & Cons

  1. Complete & Grade quiz from last class

  2. Complete Performances & Discussion of Chapter 2

  3. Powers of Government Overview & Structure of the Constitution (finish this next class)

      • Topics of Preamble & Amendments

      • Powers ... expressed & implied

      • Article 4's FF& C clause, P&I clause + extradition

      • Article V... Amending (review)

      • Article 6's Supremacy Clause

Homework:

  1. Read McCulloch v Maryland & Gibbons v Ogden !! Then, complete case briefs for McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden using this template.(You should be able to download this into Microsoft Word & just type into it... or if you have trouble with that, you can just type up something similar. What matters is that you include the various parts shown in the template. For example, you need to include the facts/background of the case... and the relevant Constitutional clauses, etc. Start by reading these summaries ( McCulloch v Maryland & Gibbons v Ogden ), then research/read-up on the cases online using reputable websites like Oyez.com, etc. Here is a sample brief completed for the case Baker v. Car which we discussed earlier that you can use as an example.

    1. Complete personal Ven Diagram on Powers (Click here for Guidance & here are the helpful pages mentioned in the guidance: various blue book pages & the green book's page 71 ... plus you can use your textbook) (Feel free to work in groups on the ven diagram if you like - should take about 20 minutes)

    2. Possible quiz over chapter 3 next class.

Day 6: Tuesday 9/6/2016 - Wednesday 9/7/2016 (tentative)

Objectives/Learning Targets:

  • Understand the structure and function of the various articles and clauses of the US Constitution.

    • Be familiar with the powers of government (the various types of power and their names, the way power is divided between the national gov't and the states & actual examples of those powers)

    • Understand how the power of the national government has grown through several landmark Supreme Court Decisions, including Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland & Gibbons v Ogden.

    • Understand how power is divided between the national government and the states and what happens when there are conflicting laws.

In Class:

  1. Review HW

  2. Powers of Government Overview & Structure of the Constitution

      • Topics of Preamble & Amendments

      • Powers ... expressed & implied

      • Article 4's FF& C clause, P&I clause + extradition

      • Article V... Amending (review)

      • Article 6's Supremacy Clause

    1. Marijuana Case study Discussion

    2. Chap. 3 overview - Key concepts

    3. Songs/Raps. Poems

Homework:

  1. Review for Unit 1 Test!!!! (Test will be over Chapters 1, 2, 3, including supplemental readings such as Locke's 2nd Treatise, the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers -- especially Federalist 10 & 51, Landmark court cases & selected parts/clauses of the U.S Constitution discussed in class!)

    1. Organize Binder for Binder Check from Unit 1 (Here is a sample rubric -- this rubric may not be an exhaustive list. Just scroll back up through the days above to make sure you have everything.)

  2. Chapter 3 Take Home Quiz (to be posted soon)

    1. Federal vs. State Powers Case study on fed power at the convergence of Commerce Clause, N&P clause & Supremacy Clause

      1. Medicinal Marijuana (watch news report & read related Supreme Court Case)

  1. (Current events quiz postponed until class after next.)

Day 7: Thursday/Friday, September 8/9, 2016 (confirmed)

In Class:

    1. Warm up: Binder Check (rubric handed out, check will be next class) / Chap 3 Take Home Quiz (skipped)

  1. Review + any more Song/Rap/Poetry Review pieces yet to perform?

  2. Unit 1 Test

  3. Overview of the 27 Amendments (moved to next class)

HOMEWORK:

  1. Read/take notes on Chapter 4

  2. Study for Amendments Quiz (Use the Amendments Study Guide handed out in class and/or this Quizlet set of Amendments flashcards.)

Day -:

Objectives/Learning Targets:

  • Understand the structure and function of the various articles and clauses of the US Constitution.

  • Be familiar with the powers of government (the various types of power and their names, the way power is divided between the national gov't and the states & actual examples of those powers)

  • Understand how the power of the national government has grown through several landmark Supreme Court Decisions, including Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland & Gibbons v Ogden.

  • Understand how power is divided between the national government and the states and what happens when there are conflicting laws.

In Class:

  1. Warm up: Take out briefs done for HW & discuss with person(s) next to you.

  2. Complete personal Ven Diagram on Powers (moved to next class) (Click here for Guidance & here are the helpful pages mentioned in the guidance: various blue book pages & the green book's page 71 is referring to your green textbook.) (moved to homework - should take about 20 minutes)

  3. Governmental Powers Video Short .... + Discussion of Powers Ven Diagram

  4. Federal vs. State Powers - Medicinal Marijuana (news report & related Supreme Court Case)

  5. Review + Song/Rap/Poetry Review

Homework:

  1. (approx 20 minutes) Complete personal Ven Diagram on Powers (moved to next class) (Click here for Guidance & here are the helpful pages mentioned in the guidance: various blue book pages & the green book's page 71 is referring to your green textbook.)

  2. (approx 10 minutes) Make a list of Pros & Cons of Federalism + Complete Ven Diagram if you did not finish in class.

  3. Organize Binder for Binder Check from Unit 1 (Here is a sample rubric -- this rubric may not be an exhaustive list. Just scroll back up through the days above to make sure you have everything.)

  4. Prepare for Unit 1 Test!!!! (Test will be over Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 21... with heavier focus on Chapters 2 & 3, including supplemental readings such as Locke's 2nd Treatise, the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers -- especially Federalist 10 & 51, Landmark court cases & selected parts/clauses of the U.S Constitution discussed in class!)

    • Possible FRQ (Free Response Question) topics include Federalist 10, Articles of Confederation structure/weaknesses & "solutions" in the Constitution, and/or McCulloch v. Maryland & Gibbons v. Ogden.

Day ?:

Agenda:

  1. Current events / Wrap up from last class (Obamacare 5th + Merit Plan 1st)

  2. Binder Check

  3. Unit 1 Test

  4. Overview of 27 Amendments

HOMEWORK:

  1. Read/take notes on Chapter 4

  2. Study for Amendments Quiz (Use the Amendments Study Guide handed out in class and/or this Quizlet set of Amendments flashcards.)