Public Opinion, Parties, and Elections

Post date: Mar 6, 2018 9:14:39 PM

CE.C&G.1.5 Evaluate the fundamental principles of American politics in terms of the extent to which they have been used effectively to maintain constitutional democracy in the United States

CE.C&G.2.1 Analyze the structures of national, state and local governments in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens

CE.C&G.5.1 Analyze the election process at the national, state and local levels in terms of the checks and balances provided by qualifications and procedures for voting

CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal,state and local governments (e.g., committee system,legislative process, bills, laws, veto, Filibuster, Cloture,Proposition, etc.).

CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved

Mon, March 5

Branches of Power Game

Seminar Prep

Tues, March 6

Executive Branch Seminar

Public Opinion and Lawmaking Reflection

Wed, March 7

Current Events update

Finish Branches of Power Game

Intro to Political Parties

Voter Demographics

Thurs, March 8

SC Cases: Elections and Political party

Differences between Republicans and Democrats

Prep for Voter Registration Drive

Fri, March 9

Types of Elections

Recall and Initiative Activities

Introduce Election Project

Due Soon:

Chp. 9, 10: 1-2 Quiz on Tues, March 13