The Three Branches of Government

CE.C&G.4.2 Explain how the development of America’s national identity derived from principles in the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of Rights

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.3.3 Analyze laws and policies in terms of theirintended purposes, who has authority to create them andhow they are enforced

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

policy are resolved

Monday, Sept. 26

Freedom of Speech Cases

Virginia v. Black, pt.2

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Freedom of Religion Cases

Debate discussion

Wed, Sept. 28

Flag Burning Activity

Finish Religion Reading and Chart

Thurs, Sept. 29

Intro to Congress and lawmaking

Implied vs. Expressed power

Stackhouse Fillibuster, pt. 1

Fri, Sept. 30

Legislative Steps

Intro to Letter to Legislator Activity

Levels of gov vs. Branches

Congress and the President

Due Soon:

Chp. 6 Quiz due Wed, Sept. 28 (inc. Chp. 13, Sec. 1)

Letter Rough Draft (instructions in Chapter 6 folder) due Fri, Sept. 30

Reading Guide 7 due Tues, Feb. 23