1/18/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• • Introduction to United States Government

  • Expectations

  • Why a Government?

  • Functions of Government

.

.Read Chapter 1: Section One, "Principles of Government," pp. 5 - 11.

On page 11. Do numbers 2, 3, and 4

Check in class.

1/23/08

(F;1:10)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• • Notes, Lecture, Question and Answer on Section One

  • Greek Democracy

  • Direct v. Representative

  • Features of a STATE

  • What is Sovereignty?

  • Theories of HOW GOVERNMENTS STARTED:

  • Evolutionary

  • Force

  • Divine Right

  • Social Contract:

  • HOBBES V LOCKE

.

STUDY for Quiz SECTION 1

.READ Chapter One: Section Two, "The Formation of Governments,"

OUTLINE the Section: pp.12 -17

1/25/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• QUIZ Section ONE

• Discuss and take Notes on Section 2

• Government Systems:

• Unitary

• Federal

• Confederal

• What is a "Constitutional Government,?"

• Preamble

• Framework

• Highest Law

.

.Read Chapter One: Section 3, "Types of Government," pp.18 - 24

OUTLINE the Section.

AND on page 24 do questions, 1, 2, 3, and 4

1/29/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Return Quizzes and review

• Notes, and discussion on Types of Governments

• Autocracy

• Dictatorships

• Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy and its Characteristics

• Factors that make for a strong Democracy

.Section 4: "Economic Theories," pp. 26 - 30. OUTLINE..

1/31/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Check assignment

• Review the differences between:

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Democratic Socialism

• Communism

• Go over Ideas of Karl Marx

• Your assessment of Marx v. Smith

.

.On page 32. Do the "Reviewing Key Terms" and the "Recalling Facts."

On page 33. Do "Critical Thinking," Number 1.

Begin REVIEWING all your material for a TEST on Chapter ONE.

2/4/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Continue finishing Section 4

• Economic Systems

• Socialism: Democratic v. Communism

• Karl Marx: Was he right?

• Go over Key Terms and Recalling Facts

Study for TEST Chapter 1

*review all Outlines

*review all homework

*review all notes

*memorize vocabulary and know how it relates to the Chapter

*LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED!

2/6/08

(D; Paraliturgy)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• TEST Chapter 1

.Chapter 2: Section 1, "The Colonial Period," READ, pp. 35 - 40. Do questions 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Full sentences and detail for each answer.

2/8/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• The Colonial Period

• English Roots to our Gov't

• Gov't is Limited

• *Magna Carta

• *Petition of Right

• * English Bill of Rights

• Gov't is Representative

• *Locke

• Gov't in the Colonies

• * Three branches: Why?

• * Limited/Representative

• Separation of Powers

.Section 2: "Uniting for Independence," pp. 42 -47 READ and OUTLINE

2/12/08

(B; Class Mtg)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Return TEST and make Corrections

• Finish Chapter One

• * How the Colonies set up their governments

• *Three Branches: Why?

• * The FIRST written Constitution

• * The Mayflower Compact

• * What the Colonist learned from England

• Begin Section 2:

• Why and When did Britain decide to TAX the colonies

• Stamp Act

• Reaction

• Committees of Correspondence

• First Continental Congress; What did it do?

..On page 47 do questions # 1 -4. Use full sentences.

2/14/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• *Second Continental Congress

  * First Shots

  * Declaration of Independence: Jefferson and LOCKE

  * States set up Constitutions and

    First State Governments

..Study for Quiz Chapter 2, SECTION 3

First class when you return

RELAX and ENJOY    :-)

2/25/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• QUIZ Chapter 2, Section 3

• Discuss what a conservative is versus a liberal.

• Discuss elections.

.

.Read Section 4: The Constitutional Convention," pp. 53 - 58.

QUESTION: List the 5 major Compromises made at the Constitutional Convention and write about EACH one.

2/27/08

(B; Noon)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Discuss and take notes on the "Constitutional Convention"

• The Five Compromises

• Federalists v Antifederalists

• Ratification and THE BILL OF RIGHTS

.

.Page 60 "Assessment and Activities"
*Do "Reviewing the Facts"

*Do "Recalling Facts"

*Understanding Concepts", #'s 2 and 3

TEST on Tuesday

2/29/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Review for TEST

.Study for TEST on Tuesday

3/4/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Chapter 2 TEST

.Chapter 3: Section One: READ and OUTLINE, The Constitution: "Structure and Principles," pp. 63 - 67

3/6/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• The Structure of THE CONSTITUTION

• a. The Preamble

• b. The Seven Articles

• c. The Amendments

• The Principles of our CONSTITUTION

• a. Popular Sovereignty

• b. Federalism

• c. Separation of Powers

• d. Checks and Balances\

• e Judicial Review

• f. Limited Government

Read Chapter  Section 2: "The Three Branches of Government," pp. 68 - 75. OUTLINE

3/10/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Finish Section One

• c. The Amendments

• The Principles of our CONSTITUTION

• a. Popular Sovereignty

• b. Federalism

• c. Separation of Powers

• d. Checks and Balances\

• e Judicial Review

• f. Limited Government

Study for QUIZ on Preamble

3/12/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Quiz

• Legislative Branch

• Enumerated Powers

• Elastic Clause

• Executive Branch

• Constitutional Powers

• Vague Powers

• Judicial Powers

• "Judicial Review"

• Conflict between the Branches

.Read Chapter 3 Section 3 "Amending the Constitution," and outline

3/14/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Executive Branch

• Constitutional Powers

• Vague Powers

• Judicial Powers

• "Judicial Review"

• Conflict between the Branches

.Read Chapter 3 Section 3 "Amending the Constitution," and outline

3/18/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• • Amendment Process

  • Why the Founding Fathers made it difficult

  • Two Steps

  • Proposing: Two Ways

  • Ratifying: Two Ways

  • Informal Ways to Change

  • Interpret

  • Custom

  • Tradition

  • Court rulings

  • Presidential Orders

.Study for Quiz Section 3

3/20/08

(F; Noon)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Quiz Section 3

.Happy Easter

3/25/08

(B; Grades Close)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

3/27/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

3/31/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

4/2/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

4/4/08

(D; First Friday)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.Re Read all of Sections One and Two again.

4/8/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Worksheets for Sections One and Two

.

.Study for TEST: Sections 1 and 2

Review NOTES

Review Vocabulary

Re- Read your sections

4/10/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• TEST Chapter 4 Sections 1 and 2 ONLY

.SMILE   :-)

4/21/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

4/23/08

(F; Health Day)

Lesson Unit/Topic

"HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW"

Chapter 5: Sections 1, 2, 3:

Read and OUTLINE

4/25/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• • QUIZ: Chapter 5 SECTION ONE

  • Continue with NOTES:

  • "HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW"

  • TAKE GOOD NOTES

   

.No Homework:
The notes are all in your mind!

4/29/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Finish " HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW"

.Study for TEST

5/1/08

(F; Liturgy)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• TEST: "HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW"

• Remember this essay will be on your Final EXAM

...Read Chapter 8: The Presidency: Section 1: "President and Vice-President," Do questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 pp. 219

5/5/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Return Tests and review

• The Presidency

• Duties

• Term and Salary: 22nd Amendment

• Qualifications: Constitutional and Experience

• Money, Political Beliefs, Character

• Succession and the 25th Amendment

• Role of the VP

.Study for QUIZ Section 1

Read Section 2: "Electing A President," pp. 221 - 226.

OUTLINE

5/7/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• QUIZ SECTION ONE

• Discuss and take notes: Section Two

• The Founding Fathers and the POPULAR VOTE

• Electors

• Political Parties form

• The Electoral College today

• Winner take all: 270

• Federalism: States like it

• Cons: Can win the POPULAR VOTE and LOSE the ELECTION:

• Bush vs Gore 2000

Chapter 9: Section One: "Presidential Powers," pp. 245 - 250

READ and OUTLINE.

5/9/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Presidential Powers

• Constitutional Powers

• Informal Powers

• Limits to Power

• Discuss; notes; Question and Answer

.

5/13/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

5/15/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

5/20/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• We will review Chapter 9, Section One

.Study for the Final Test of the 4th Quarter: Chapter 8 Sections 1 and 2

Chapter 9: Sections 1 and 2

5/22/08

(B)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• TEST Chapter 8 and 9, Sections 1 and 2 plus the Essay given in class.

.Read and Outline Chapter 11, Section 1 on "Powers of the Federal Courts." pp. 305 - 310.

5/27/08

(D)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

5/29/08

(F)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

Lesson Unit/Topic

Prepare for Final Exam