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Timestamp: 2019-04-23 22:48:17+00:00

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Students will understand and evaluate the Presidential Election Process.
Directions: After we watch the video to the right, you will write a paragraph response that summarizes the basics of how the Electoral College Works. We will stop and discuss periodically throughout the video.
Directions: After we watch the video to the left, you will write a paragraph response that summarizes some of the major problems/weaknesses of the Electoral College. We will stop and discuss periodically throughout the video.
DIRECTIONS: Open the “270 to Win” app on the first row of the iPad home screen.
Scroll down until you see “The History: Results of Prior Presidential Elections” and select this option.
In the top right corner of the screen, touch on the “plus” and “negative” signs to scroll forward and backward through historical presidential elections. In order to answer some questions, you will need to touch on the “Election Facts” button in the bottom right corner of the screen. For other questions, you may have to use a general internet search to help you answer.
The questions can be found in the document to the right, but will also be passed out to each table so you don't have to go back and forth between the app and the questions.
1. What are the two major political parties in America?
2. Define the terms "independent candidate" and "3rd party."
The clips below are from a Simpson Halloween Special. In the episode, space aliens kidnap and impersonate President Clinton and Senator Dole during the 1996 Presidential Election. The video below begins after Homer reveals the truth to the citizens of Springfield.
4. The clips above offered political commentary. What were the writers on the Simpsons show trying to express about American electoral politics in the clips above?
1. What was Sandra Day O'Connor's role in government for many years and how does this help her work with iCivics?
2. What is your opinion on using games to learn about civics?
3. Do you like iCivics games? Do they help you learn civics in a more meaningful way? Explain why or why not.
Write a minimum one paragraph response that summarizes what you learned about the Presidential election process by playing "Win the White House."
Go to my website using the PHOTON APP and then click on the image to the right in order to play "Win the White House."
How is a “general” election different than a “primary” election?
What is the difference between a Caucus and a Primary?
What is the difference between an “open” and “closed” primary?
1. Research the candidates below.
2. Summarize each candidate's experience in government or business.
3. Write down at least 3 things that each candidate wants to achieve as President.
4. Pick one candidate that you feel best matches up with what you believe.
5. Write a minimum two paragraph response that explains why you would vote for this candidate.
SS.7.C.3.13: Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida.
SS.7.C.3.4: Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments.
SS.7.C.3.14: Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments' obligations and services.
the Florida Constitution. Box the parts that are the same in both documents up on the white board.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices serve for life once nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. However, they may retire if they wish. They can also be impeached and removed from the court if they do not maintain “good behavior.” There is one Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices, for a total of 9 Supreme Court Justices.
DIRECTIONS: Click on the picture below to read about Florida’s Supreme Court Justices and then Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the Florida Supreme Court with the United States Supreme Court.
When you're finished...choose ONE Florida Supreme Court Justice and ONE U.S. Supreme Court Justice to compare and contrast in a paragraph. Click on the correct picture below in order to read biographies of the different Justices.
Click on the image below to read about different state constitutions around the country. Answer the questions below the picture in your spiral.
​What is the average length of a state constitution? How does this compare to the U.S. Constitution and why do you think this is?
Which state constitution is the longest?
How many times has the average state constitution been amended? How does this compare to the U.S. Constitution? Why do you think there is such a big difference?
What is the oldest state constitution in the United States? The newest?
​Pick any two state constitutions of your choice and compare and contrast them. Find at least three ways they are similar and at least three ways they are different. Why do you think this is?
Learning Goal: Students will review the trial process, amendments affecting minority groups in the American political process, and landmark Supreme Court Cases.
SS.7.C.2.6: Simulate the trial process and the role of juries in the administration of justice.
SS.7.C.3.7: Analyze the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments on participation of minority groups in the American political process.
SS.7.C.3.12: Analyze the significance and outcomes of landmark Supreme Court cases including, but not limited to, Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, in re Gault, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, United States v. Nixon, and Bush v. Gore.
CLICK HERE to read about the Jury Selection process. This information is essential in understanding some of the bigger issues in this film.
What are the two most common ways to be selected for Jury Duty?
1. What do all of the 12 jurors have in common?
2. What does this (what they have in common) tell us about the time period in which this film was made?
3. Which Constitutional amendments and Supreme Court cases might relate to some of the issues in this movie from the questions above?
5. What are some of the key pieces of evidence considered by the jurors?
6. What does the film suggest about eyewitness testimony? What are your own opinions on eyewitness testimony?
7. What is “reasonable doubt” and why is it so important in a criminal trial?
8. What are some examples of juror bias found in the film?
9. Was there anything about the movie that surprised you? Explain why or why not.
10. Why is the job of a juror so important?
11. Would you want to serve on a jury? Why or why not?
Go to my website using the PHOTON APP and then click on the image to the right in order to play "We the Jury."

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