2013-2014 American Government Honors 1 COURSE CODE: 2106310 COURSE NAME: American Government UNIT TITLE: Foundations of American Government Chapters 1-4 (Duration 15 days) UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTION: SEMESTER: 1 Grading Period: 1 CONCEPT CONCEPT CONCEPT Principles of Government Origins of American Government The Constitution STANDARD(S) STANDARD(S) STANDARD(S) HE.912.C.2.4, LACC.1112.RH.1.3, LACC.1112.RH.2.4, LACC.1112.RH.2.5, LACC.1112.RH.2.6, LACC.1112.RH.3.7, LACC.1112.RH.3.8, LACC.1112.RH.3.9, LACC.1112.RH.4.10, LACC.1112.WHST.1.1, LACC.1112.WHST.1.2, LACC.1112.WHST.2.4, LACC.1112.WHST.2.5 LACC.1112.WHST.2.6, LACC.1112.WHST.3.7, LACC.1112.WHST.3.8, LACC.1112.WHST.3.9, LACC.1112.WHST.4.10, LACC.1112.RH.3.9, A.910.1.6.3, LA.910.2.2.2, LA.910.2.2.3, LA.910.6.2, SS.912.C.1.2, SS.912.C.1.3, SS.912.C.3, SS.912.G.4, SS.912.C.2.3, SS.912.C.2.5, SS.912.C.2.8, SS912.C.3, SS.912.C.4.1, SS.912.C.2.7, SS.912.C.3.13 LACC.1112.RH.1.1, LACC.1112.RH.1.3, LACC.1112.RH.2.4, LACC.1112.RH.2.5, LACC.1112.RH.2.6, LACC.1112.RH.3.7, LACC.1112.RH.3.8, LACC.1112.RH.3.9, LACC.1112.RH.4.10, LACC.1112.RH.2.6, LACC.1112.RH.3.7, LACC.1112.RH.3.8, LACC.1112.WHST.1.1, LACC.1112.WHST.1.2, LACC.1112.WHST.2.4, LACC.1112.WHST.2.5 LACC.1112.WHST.2.6, LACC.1112.WHST.3.7, LACC.1112.WHST.3.8, LACC.1112.WHST.3.9, LACC.1112.WHST.4.10, LA.910.1.6.2, LA.910.1.6.3, LA. 910.2.2.2, LA.910.2.2.3, , SS.912.C.1, SS.912.C.1.2, SS.912.C.1.3, SS.912.C.2.5, SS.912.C.2.8, SS.912.C.3, SS.912.C.4.1, SS.912.C.1.1, SS.912.C.1.5, SS.912.C.1.4 LACC.1112.WHST.1.1, LACC.1112.WHST.1.2, LACC.1112.WHST.2.4, LACC.1112.WHST.2.5 LACC.1112.WHST.2.6, LACC.1112.WHST.3.7, LACC.1112.WHST.3.8, LACC.1112.WHST.3.9, LACC.1112.WHST.4.10, LACC.1112.RH.1.1, LACC.1112.RH.1.2, LA.910.1.6.1, LA.910.1.6.3, LA.910.2.2.2, LA.910.2.2.3, SS.912.C.1.3, SS.912.C.3.1, SS.912.C.3.7, SS.912.C.3.15, SS.912.C.1.5, SS.912.C.2.1, SS.912.C.1.1, SS.912.C.1.5, SS.912.C.3.7 LESSON ESSENTIAL QUESTION LESSON ESSENTIAL QUESTION LESSON ESSENTIAL QUESTION What is government and what is its purpose? What are the four characteristics of the state and how do they impact you today? What types of government exist and why are they important? What are the requirements for being an American citizen? What responsibilities come with American citizenship? Why should I vote and what happens if I fail to vote? How does the Constitution reflect the times in which it was written? What are the varying beliefs about the origins and purpose of government? What are the historical origins of American Government and which social political philosophers had the greatest influences on our founding fathers? How did the early American experience culminate in the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation and the eventual creation of the Constitution? How has the Constitution lasted through changing times? How have the six basic principles contributed to the long life of the constitution? How does being in a school setting impact your Constitutional rights? Why should you care about government and politics? What does the phrase “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” mean? How does the Constitution reflect the times in which it was written? VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY Government, Public Policies, Legislative Power Executive Power, Judicial Power, Constitution, Dictatorship, Democracy, State, Sovereign Autocracy, Oligarchy, Unitary Government, Federal Government, Division of Powers, Confederation Presidential Government, Parliamentary Government, Majority Rule, Compromise, Citizen, Free Enterprise System Limited Government, Representative Government, Magna Carta, Due Process, Petition of Right, English Bill of Rights, Charter, Bicameral, Proprietary, Unicameral, Confederation, Albany Plan of Union, Delegate, Popular Sovereignty, Articles of Confederation, Ratification, Farmers, Virginia Plan, Connecticut Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise, Federalist, , Anti-Federalist Popular Sovereignty, Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Veto, Judicial Review, Unconstitutional ,Federalism, Amendment, Ratification, Formal Amendment, Bill of Rights, Executive Agreement, Treaty, Electoral College, Cabinet, Senatorial Courtesy, RESOURCES http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/ (Transcript of the Declaration of Independence) http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/after1500/government/declaratio n.htm (Transcript of the Declaration of Independence) http://www.landandfreedom.org/ushistory/us4.htm (Declaration and Natural Rights) http://www.therightsphere.com/2011/07/the-philosophical-meaning-and-greatness- of-the-declaration-of-independence/ (Ideas and influences) http://highered.mcgraw- hill.com/sites/007248179x/student_view0/chapter6/web_map_2.html (Map of different nations) http://stutzfamily.com/mrstutz/WorldAffairs/typesofgovt.html (Comparison chart of different nations) http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/govt1990.htm (Map of different nations in the 1990’s) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_system (Wiki source - use at your own discretion) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPF6fb-FRvw http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/foundations-of- american-government.cfm http://www.icivics.org/curriculum/foundations-government http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/street/pl38/sect2.htm (Compares political systems) http://www.aneki.com/countries.php?t=Political_Systems_of_the_World&table=fb86& places=*&unit=*&orderby=name&order=asc&dependency=independent&number=all& cntdn=n&measures=Country--Political+System (Allows you to compare every nation) Additional Information http://synkroniciti.com/2013/02/07/quote-for-the-day-charles-dickens/ Have students analyze the image in the above and link tell how it relates to the quote, “To Be Free; One Must Be Chained”. Have students list 10 services provided by the government for the people. Textbook Alignment: McClenaghan, William A, Magruder’s American Government. Florida, Pearson: Prentice Hall, 2013. Print Workbook – Prentice Hall Essential Questions Journal Videos Lessons - www.khanacademy.com Introduce/explain the importance of the concept of the Constitution as a living document, and use graphic organizers to illustrate the formal and informal amendment processes of the Constitution. Is Government Necessary?
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2013-2014 American Government Honors
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COURSE CODE: 2106310 COURSE NAME: American Government
UNIT TITLE: Foundations of American Government Chapters 1-4 (Duration 15 days)
UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
SEMESTER: 1 Grading Period: 1
CONCEPT CONCEPT CONCEPT Principles of Government Origins of American Government The Constitution
What is government and what is its purpose? What are the four characteristics of the state and how do they impact you today? What types of government exist and why are they important? What are the requirements for being an American citizen? What responsibilities come with American citizenship? Why should I vote and what happens if I fail to vote?
How does the Constitution reflect the times in which it was written?
What are the varying beliefs about the origins and purpose of government?
What are the historical origins of American Government and which social political philosophers had the greatest influences on our founding fathers?
How did the early American experience culminate in the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation and the eventual creation of the Constitution?
How has the Constitution lasted through changing times? How have the six basic principles contributed to the long life of the constitution? How does being in a school setting impact your Constitutional rights? Why should you care about government and politics? What does the phrase “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” mean? How does the Constitution reflect the times in which it was written?
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
Government, Public Policies, Legislative Power Executive Power, Judicial Power, Constitution, Dictatorship, Democracy, State, Sovereign Autocracy, Oligarchy, Unitary Government, Federal Government, Division of Powers, Confederation Presidential Government, Parliamentary Government, Majority Rule, Compromise, Citizen, Free Enterprise System
Limited Government, Representative Government, Magna Carta, Due Process, Petition of Right, English Bill of Rights, Charter, Bicameral, Proprietary, Unicameral, Confederation, Albany Plan of Union, Delegate, Popular Sovereignty, Articles of Confederation, Ratification, Farmers, Virginia Plan, Connecticut Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise, Federalist, , Anti-Federalist
Popular Sovereignty, Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Veto, Judicial Review, Unconstitutional ,Federalism, Amendment, Ratification, Formal Amendment, Bill of Rights, Executive Agreement, Treaty, Electoral College, Cabinet, Senatorial Courtesy,
RESOURCES
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/ (Transcript of the Declaration of Independence)
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/after1500/government/declaration.htm (Transcript of the Declaration of Independence)
http://www.landandfreedom.org/ushistory/us4.htm (Declaration and Natural Rights)
http://www.therightsphere.com/2011/07/the-philosophical-meaning-and-greatness-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ (Ideas and influences)
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007248179x/student_view0/chapter6/web_map_2.html (Map of different nations)
http://stutzfamily.com/mrstutz/WorldAffairs/typesofgovt.html (Comparison chart of different nations)
http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/govt1990.htm (Map of different nations in the 1990’s)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_system (Wiki source - use at your own discretion)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPF6fb-FRvw http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/foundations-of-american-government.cfm http://www.icivics.org/curriculum/foundations-government http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/street/pl38/sect2.htm (Compares political systems)
http://www.aneki.com/countries.php?t=Political_Systems_of_the_World&table=fb86&places=*&unit=*&orderby=name&order=asc&dependency=independent&number=all&cntdn=n&measures=Country--Political+System (Allows you to compare every nation)
Additional Information
http://synkroniciti.com/2013/02/07/quote-for-the-day-charles-dickens/ Have students analyze the image in the above and link tell how it relates to the quote, “To Be Free; One Must Be Chained”. Have students list 10 services provided by the government for the people.
Textbook Alignment: McClenaghan, William A, Magruder’s American Government. Florida, Pearson: Prentice Hall, 2013. Print Workbook – Prentice Hall Essential Questions Journal Videos Lessons - www.khanacademy.com
Introduce/explain the importance of the concept of the Constitution as a living document, and use graphic organizers to illustrate the formal and informal amendment processes of the Constitution.
How is power divided between the Federal Government and the States? How are power and responsibility distributed, shared and limited in the government established by the United States Constitution? How are federal and state powers and responsibilities distributed, shared, and limited by the United States Constitution?
How has the relative power of federal versus state governments changed over time?
Why will federalism continue to be a source of controversy in the United States?
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
Federalism, Division of powers, delegated powers , Expressed powers, Implied powers, Inherent powers, Reserved powers, Exclusive powers , Concurrent powers, Supremacy Clause, Enabling Act, Act of Admission, Grants-in aid Program, Categorical grant, Block Grant, Project Grant, Interstate Compact, Full Faith and Credit Clause, Extradition, Privileges and Immunities Clause
http://video.about.com/usgovinfo/Federalism.htm Use a tree map (graphic organizer) – ask students to use the tree map to record details about the National Legislature – the reasons for a bicameral legislation, the terms of Congress, and the sessions and special sessions of Congress.
for the person they have chosen that includes personal information, educational background, and career achievements.
al expressing your views on the qualifications for members of Congress. List the formal qualifications and those informal ones that you think members should satisfy. Suggest changes (if any) that you would make in those qualifications.
template – To show the connection between expressed and implied powers of Congress
sual for each step in the process. Ask them to write captions explaining their organizer.
How have the two main parties changed since they were founded?
How many political parties are there?
Do you have to belong to a party?
What are the major differences between the parties?
Why are so many set in stone about their political party if there is such little difference between each?
What do political parties do?
Can new political parties be made? How?
Who has the greatest power within a political party?
What are the major differences between conservatives and liberals?
Why is there tension between the two parties?
Why do voters act as they do? What are the rights of citizens in the United States? What are responsibilities of Citizens? How are the rights of citizens protected? Why do rights need protection? How do citizens work together to promote values and beliefs protected by the Constitution and important writings of the nation?
What are the functions of political parties in the US?
Why do people belong to a particular political party?
Traditionally, why do minor parties not have a lot of support?
What are the requirements to be able to vote in the US today?
How fair and effective is the electoral process? How does the electoral college select the President and Vice President of the United States? Is the Electoral College system fair? Is the Campaign Finance system fair? What methods are used to choose candidates for public office? How are elections conducted in the United States? Should the Electoral College be changed to meet the needs of our changing society? What are the benefits of the electoral college? What is a swing voter? What is a battleground state?
Berns, Walter (ed.). After the People Vote: Steps in Choosing the President. Washington: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1983.Bickel, Alexander M. Reform and Continuity. New York: Harper &Row, 1971. Glennon, Michael J. When No Majority Rules: The Electoral College and Presidential Succession. Washington D.C.:Congressional Quarterly, 1992. Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections (2nd ed.). Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly, 1985. Schlesinger, Arthur M. Jr.(ed.). History of Presidential Elections 1789-1968. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1971
To introduce the topic of political parties, allow the
students to complete a questionnaire to help determine if
they are a liberal, conservative, or a moderate in the political spectrum.
minor political parties in the USA, have the students select a minor party to compare and contrast to the two major political parties. Role of American citizens/civil rights
– multi-flow chart
Have students identify the acts in the graphic organizer. Tie in how the 14th
Amendment and the judicial system have helped to support civil rights and civil liberties.
How is power divided between the Federal Government and the States? How are power and responsibility distributed, shared and limited in the government established by the United States Constitution? How are federal and state powers and responsibilities distributed, shared, and limited by the United States Constitution?
How has the relative power of federal versus state governments changed over time?
Why will federalism continue to be a source of controversy in the United States?
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
Federalism, Division of powers, delegated powers , Expressed powers, Implied powers, Inherent powers, Reserved powers, Exclusive powers , Concurrent powers, Supremacy Clause, Enabling Act, Act of Admission, Grants-in aid Program, Categorical grant, Block Grant, Project Grant, Interstate Compact, Full Faith and Credit Clause, Extradition, Privileges and Immunities Clause
Why does the Constitution establish a bicameral legislature? What is the difference between a term and session of Congress? Whose views should member of Congress represent when voting? What is the function of the legislative branch? Why did the framers choose a bicameral legislature and why is it important? What is a special session and what role does the President have in a session?
What should be the limits on the powers of Congress? What are the three types of powers granted to Congress, and how are they different? Explain a strict construction of the constitution and who supported this idea? Explain a liberal (loose) construction of the constitution and who supported this idea? What has caused the growth of the national government? How does Congress check the Judicial Branch of government?
What is the role of the President Pro Tempore?
Who are Congressional Party Officers and what are their roles?
What are the roles of the committee chairmen? Why do members of Congress attach riders to bills that are almost certain to pass? What are 4 possible committee actions on a bill? Complete the flow chart on How a Bill Becomes a Law. Explain how can a bill pass without a president’s signature? What is a pocket veto and how does it impact our nation?
Have students use the above graphic to propose a bill and follow it through the process to becoming a law. You may print a copy of the image for creating a board game if desired. https://kids.usa.gov/teens-home/goverment/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/index.shtml
Does the current electoral process result in the best candidates for President? What are the roles and qualifications of the office of the President? What are the formal and informal powers of the President? Is the President too powerful or not powerful enough compared to the legislative and judicial branches? What amendments were added to the Constitution which affected the presidency? If you were the campaign manager how would you organize the campaign for an incumbent president and how would you organize the campaign for a candidate would is challenging an incumbent? What are the three categories of bureaucratic organizations?
How much power should the President have? What events have acted as catalysts in increasing the power of the president? What competing philosophies of presidential power have been demonstrated by presidents throughout history? In what way did Richard Nixon misuse the power of executive privilege? How has Congress limited the power of the president's role as commander-in-chief? What factors have contributed to the growth of Presidential power?
Is the bureaucracy essential to good government? What is the structure and purpose of the federal bureaucracy? How has the bureaucracy evolved over the years? What is the significance of the Pendleton Act? Why during times of crisis does the government grow? Why does it not contract when the crisis passes? Consider the Depression and 9/11. What are the four types of agencies? Give examples of each. What is the relationship of the Cabinet with the Executive and Legislative branches? How was the Hatch Act a double edge sword? How is day-to-day business handled in the national government?
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Commander in chief, chief legislator, Chief of Party, Chief Citizen, Presidential Succession, Presidential Succession Act of 1947, Balance the Ticket, Presidential Elector, Electoral Vote, Electoral College, Presidential Primary, Winner-Take-All, Proportional Representation, Caucus, National Convention, Platform, Keynote Address, Swing Voter, Battleground State, District Plan, Proportional Plan, Direct Popular Election, National Popular Vote Plan
http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blchartpresidents.htm Have students identify three presidents from three different decades and research two major changes to legislation and the judiciary during the chosen periods.
How should the federal budget reflect Americans” priorities? How are public health policies and government regulations financed and influenced by health promotion and disease prevention? How is the federal government financed? What are some of the major taxes today? Who bears the greatest burden in providing funding for the Federal Government? How does the Constitution limit the power to tax?
How should the United States interact with other Countries? How is foreign policy made and conducted? How does the Federal Government safeguard this nation’s security? Why does the United States maintain relationships with many countries with which we have significant disagreements? How has American foreign policy changed over time?
How does the structure of the federal court system allow it to administer justice effectively? What are the structure and function of the national judiciary? What parties must bring their cases to federal court? What is the role of the federal court?
What is the significance of protected speech under the 1st Amendment
of the Bill of Rights, and how can we as citizens ensure freedom of
speech is protected?
Is the US Constitution a living document that is always changing? How can the judiciary balance individual rights with common good?
To what extent has the judiciary protected the rights of privacy, security, and personal freedom? Why is the concept of due process important to a free society? How does the Constitution protect the rights of individuals? When rights are in conflict, how do we decide which right should prevail?
Bill of Rights, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Alien, Due Process Clause, Process of Incorporation, Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, Parochial, Libel, Slander, Sedition, Seditious Speech, Prior Restraint, Injunction, Shield Law, symbolic Speech, Picketing, Assemble, Petition, Civil Disobedience, Content Neutral, Right of Association
Due Process, Procedural Due Process, Substantive Due Process, Police Power, Search Warrant, Involuntary Servitude, Discrimination, Writs of Assistance, Probable Cause, Exclusionary Rule, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Bill of Attainder, Ex Post Facto Law, Grand Jury, Indictment, Presentment, Information, Double Jeopardy, Bench Trail, Miranda Rule, Bail, Prevention Detention, Capital Punishment, Treason
Why are there ongoing struggles for civil rights? How have various minority groups in American society been discriminated against? How does discrimination interfere with equal protection under the law? What laws exist to provide equal protection under the law?
http://www.us-immigration.com/index.html?referrer=adwords&gclid=CM69oon16LgCFSho7Aod8kgA2A Have students complete the paperwork for citizenship after selecting a country of origin. Have students identify whether we have extradition privileges with the country.
How should you measure different government? How should a government meet the needs of its people? On what early political ideas and traditions was modern government founded? Why are some countries democracies and some are not?
How should you measure different governments? To what extent should governments participate in the economy? What is the role of government in the American economy? What is the role of government under socialism and communism?
How should the government meet the needs of the people?
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Additional Information
http://chartsbin.com/view/6kx Students will select three governmental systems to compare and contrast. They may not select the United States. Students will create a display to present their findings. Students will select one of their systems to promote utilizing a brochure or PowerPoint presentation.
How much power should State government have? What are the defining features of State constitutions? What are defining traits and purposes of Florida’s legislature? What are the roles and powers of Florida’s governor? How are the different types of law applied in Florida? How Florida’s are courts organized and staffed?
How local should government be? What are the similarities and differences of local governments, special districts, and tribal government? How do Florida’s city governments serve the needs of the State’s resident? Compare and contrast a weak and a strong mayor government.
VOCABULARY VOCABULARY
Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Fundamental Law, Annul, Initiative, Statutory Law, Police Power, Constituent Power, Referendum, Recall, item Veto, Clemency, Pardon, Commutation, Reprieve, Parole, Common Law, Precedent, Criminal Law, Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Law, tort, Contract, Jury, Information, Capital Trial, Bench Trial, Justice of the Peace, County Courts, Warrant, Preliminary Hearing, Circuit Courts, Magistrate, Appellate Jurisdiction,
County, Township, Municipality, Special District, Incorporation, Charter, Mayor-Council Government, Weak Mayor Government, Commission Government, Council-Manager Government, Zoning, Metropolitan Area, Medicaid, Welfare, Entitlement, Sales Tax, Regressive Tax, Income Tax, Progressive Tax, Property Tax, assessment, Inheritance tax, Estate Tax, Budget
Students will select a legislator and complete a biographical sketch. Students will research legislation proposed or supported by their chosen legislator. Students will write a letter to their legislator requesting information about any committees or proposed legislation. Students will present their information to the class.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/dropout-nation/ Students will select a local municipality and collect information as to how revenue is generated and what services are provided by the municipality. Students will visit the local chamber and interview either the mayor or city manager.
What is the right balance of local, state, and Federal government?
