Grades are on iLearn – in a Folder – below the Big Blue Button Videos

Objectives

• Explain the function of the Supreme Court
• Identify ways in which the nomination of Supreme Court justices is and is not political
• Compare judicial philosophies
• Summarize the debate surrounding the most recent Supreme Court nomination

Classwork – Due Wednesday
A. Judicial Branch Google Classroom Doc
Part 1 – Read iCivics Supreme Court Nominations & Answer Questions
Part 2 – Summary Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court – Read Article
B. iLearn Supreme Court Video with Questions

Objectives

• Analyze the broad executive powers the President has at his disposal.
• Form opinions on how and when these executive powers should be utilized.
• Examine executive powers through the use of multimedia resources/ current events.

Classwork

• Due Wednesday 6/03 – Google Classroom
• Due Friday 6/05 – Google Classroom & iLearn Video Questions

Objectives:

• Identify powers of the executive branch described in Article II of the U.S. Constitution
• Describe the responsibilities of the president and vice president
• Identify key departments in the executive branch
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of executive departments and the president’s cabinet.

Classwork

PART I
Article 2 – Executive Branch Google Doc: Read excerpts from Article II of the Constitution and interpret them as they relate to the duties of the President. There are many resources online that can assist you with the interpretation of the the Constitution and specific articles if you need assistance. – The Google Sheet is due friday

PART II
You will need to Complete the Kahoot Challenge with a score above a 60% by Friday – The materials to read are attached in Google Classroom – All in a Day’s Work and A Very Big Branch

Your grades are recorded on Kahoot and you can retry until you meet the criteria. Make sure you Type Your Full Name in the Kahoot

Kahoot

Game PIN: 02376154

https://kahoot.it/challenge/02376154?challenge-id=4d68bd56-8f84-4275-9ecf-8e73458358a1_1590786527818

I. Objectives:

• Explain the structure and powers of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government
• Describe the legislative process in the U.S. Congress
• Identify the legislative branch’s role in the system of checks and balances/separation of powers

II.  Classwork:

A. Due Wednesday – iCivics Congress in a Flash

• Read the directions on Google Classroom – If the file gives you trouble, there is another on iLearn.

B. Due Friday – Chapter 11 Section 2 & 4 Questions

Learning Objectives

• Explain the structure and powers of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government
• Describe the legislative process in the U.S. Congress
• Identify the legislative branch’s role in the system of checks and balances/separation of powers

Due Wednesday – Google Classroom

• Legislative Questions – Watch the video & read the paper attached

Due Friday – – Google Classroom

• Chapter 11 Section 1 Reading Comprehension
• iLearn textbook Chapter 11 Section 1 Read pages 296-303

I. Meetings will return to iLearn Big Blue Button – I have been told it’s fixed

Tuesday & Thursday

• 3rd Period Govt – 1:30-2:00 pm
• 4th Period Govt – 3:00-3:30 pm
• 6th  Period Govt – 4:00-4:30 pm

II. Objectives:

• Identify the laws and amendments that altered U.S. voting laws.
• Identify obstacles to voting.
• Develop a stance regarding voter ID laws and provide support for their argument.

III. Work This Week on Google Classroom:

• Due Wednesday – iCivics Voter Rights Completion
• Due Friday – Voter Identification Laws: For or Against

Objectives:

• Examine the history of the electoral college
• Explain the arguments for and against the electoral college
• Develop and state an opinion with supporting evidence regarding the validity of the electoral college
• Interpret and explain political cartoons with emphasis on symbolism

Classwork

4/27 Work due 4/29 – Google Classroom

• For and Against Sheet on Google Classroom – You will need to watch a video and read and article which are on

4/29 Work Due 5/01

• Political Cartoon Assignment on Google Classroom – Select any 4 provided
• On iLearn Electoral College Video & Questions – They are on the video

I. Objectives:

• Describe the major functions of political parties
• Identify the types of minor parties that have been active in American politics
• Understand the influence of minor parties on politics

II. Classwork

A. Due Wednesday @ 7 pm

• 5.1 Political Party Function
• Political Party Affiliation
• 5.1 Questions on iLearn

B. Due Friday Before 11 pm

• 5.3 Minority Parties
• 5.3 Design a Minority party