U.S. Government (Period 2) Assignments

CIVIC ACTION PROJECTS DUE

JUDICIAL BRANCH UNIT TEST - Wednesday (5/24)

 

 

EXECUTIVE BRANCH UNIT TEST on FRIDAY (5/12)

 

You are responsible for the notes on the attached slideshows. Make use of the study guide!

PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONFERENCES DUE 

 

Be prepared to give your press conference/perform as a reporter in the audience on Monday.

THE JOB OF THE PRESIDENT (notes)

Electoral College Simulation

Executive Branch: The President & Vice President

 

Make sure you get the notes from the attached Powerpoint.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH UNIT TEST - THURSDAY, 4/27

 

 

"HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW" BOARD GAME

 

Take notes from the Powerpoint/videos and use the attached handout to create a board game that illustrates the lawmaking process. Game requirements/grading rubric included.

 

 

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES RESEARCH

 

Take notes from the slideshow and complete the handout by researching one congressional committee. Note: You will create a poster for that committee on the back of the handout.

WEBQUEST

 

Use internet research to complete the attached handouts.

POWERS OF CONGRESS

 

Get the notes from the attached Powerpoint.

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: OVERVIEW OF CONGRESS

 

Complete the Guided Notes handout by filling in ALL the blanks using the lecture notes from the Powerpoint. Some questions ask you to apply the information from the lecture and form an original answer.

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: UNIT INTRODUCTION

 

Take notes on the essential vocab for the unit from the Powerpoint and complete the attached graphic organizer.

 

 

QUIZ TODAY

 

Please study the vocab and notes on the Powerpoints.

VOTING REQUIREMENTS

 

Check slideshow for notes. Read the attached document and answer the questions.

POLITICAL CONVENTION PROJECTS DUE

TED CRUZ/COREY BOOKER CONVENTION SPEECHES

 

Watch the speeches in the links below and answer the attached questions.

 

AMENDMENTS RE-TEST ON WEDNESDAY

 

Chapter 3, Section 4

 

Matching. Similar to the last test but I will divide the amendments up into groups (1-10, 11-17, etc.)

THE ELECTORAL PROCESS

 

Check slideshow for notes. Read the attached document and answer the questions.

DIFFERENCES IN POLITICAL PLATFORMS

 

Fill out graphic organizer with summaries of BOTH parties platforms, as well as which party your views match with most.

POLITICAL PARTIES

 

Notes:

Assignment:

 

TEST TODAY - on Chapter 3 in your textbook (The Constitution).

 

Be prepared to be assessed on any information in Chapter 3. Test will include a variety of question types (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions).

STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST ON 3/1

 

Complete IN FULL for extra points on your test.

CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT DUE

ANATOMY OF THE CONSTITUTION

REMINDER: There will be a QUIZ on MONDAY on the AoC and Constitutional Convention

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

 

 

1. Create a T-chart on a piece of paper with the headings Powers of Congress and Powers of the States.

 

2. Read the modified Articles of Confederation handout and complete the T-chart.

 

3. Below your T-chart, answer the following questions:

 

1. What were the advantages of this system of government?

 

2. What were the disadvantages?

 

3. Is this a strong or weak central government? How do you know?

 

4. What improvements would you make to this system? Explain your reasoning.

If you were not here Monday (1/23), your mini-DBQ is due tomorrow

Finish answering questions from Doc. A-D