parliamentary, unitary, proportional elections Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights Federalist and Anti-Federalist The Constitution Representative government Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances Judicial Review Amendment Process Preamble to the Constitution Constitutional Amendments Discuss right to work laws Voting rights Native American citizenship Western philosophical and political thinkers activity in class) Chapter 3 Critical Thinking assessment questions for each section in each chapter along with identified vocabulary for all chapter(s) Constitution reading activity) Class Constitution writing (class activity) Relevant chapter section assessments, all questions Socratic discussions Relevant documentary PowerPoint presentation Thomas Hobbes, excerpts from Leviathan (1651) • John Locke, excerpts from Two Treatises on Government (1690) Antifederalist, excerpts from Centinel I Antifederalist, excerpts from Brutus I Articles of Confederation U.S. Constitution (see Wilson text) The Bill of Rights (Amendments #'s 1-10) (see Wilson Text) Students Teach Students project presentation. Journals Class participation Class Constitution Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary check Significant sheet Class Constitution Vocab Identification & Critical Thinking questions FRQ To introduce students to the many complexities of government in the U.S. arising from the adoption of the federal system and how the nature and effects of federalism have changed throughout history and continue to change today FRQ Chapters 3 Federalism National government State governments Powers of the people Implied and inherent powers “The Supreme Law of the Land” Cooperative federalism Examine Interstate relations and cooperation “Full Faith and Credit,” Extradition, Privileges and Immunities Local government Chapters 3 Key pg. 122. Relevant chapter section assessments, all questions Socratic discussions Relevant documentary PowerPoint presentation political ideologies and Traidic Model of Freedom Division of Power simulation (class activity) James Madison, Federalist # 10 James Madison, Federalist #51 Alexander Hamilton, excerpts from Federalist #84 Daily Journals Class participation Chapter Assessments Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary check Significant Facts sheet Vocab Identification & Critical Thinking questions FRQ Chapters 7 & 16 Congress & Interest Groups Structure & powers Roles of the legislative Competing factions political parties Qualifications Representations House of Representatives Senate Overriding function Article 1 Expressed, implied and inherent powers Chapters 7 & 16 key terms pgs. 274 & 609 Socratic discussions Relevant documentary PowerPoint presentation Passing the bill Congress simulation (class activity) SB1070 analysis and interpretation. PETA Organization Journals participation Chapter Assessments Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary check Significant Facts sheet Participation in Congress simulation Research paper and presentation Trial
Influence the commerce, & currency Foreign relations War & naturalization Postal, copyrights, & patents Weights and measures Amendments Electoral duties Impeachment, executive powers, and investigatory powers Different positions in Congress Committees Bill becomes a law Passing or vetoing Bill in the Senate Legislative staff, lobbyists, special interest groups, and political action committees (PACS). Propaganda Lobbying Political parties Domestic policies Plight of Social Security consumer protection, environment, health, labor, transportation, and communication. Vocab Identification & Critical Thinking questions Reflections FRQ Mid-Terms Chapters 1,2,3,4,13 & 14 Study Guide Review Jeopardy Mid-Term Essay & Mid-Term Exam 2nd Quarter Chapters 8 & 9 The Presidency & Executive Branch & the Federal Bureaucracy Powers and roles of the president Article 11 of the Constitution Qualifications & term Executive branch Cabinet and federal bureaucracy Election process Primaries Caucuses National conventions Electoral college Steps to remove a president Veto power Reprieve & clemency Chapters 8 & 9 Key Terms pg. 310 & 340. Socratic discussions Relevant documentary PowerPoint presentation President’s speech Washington’s State of the Union to Congress. Daily Journals Class participation Chapter Assessments Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary check Significant Facts sheet Opinion of President’s speech paper Identification & Critical Thinking questions Reflections FRQ Chapter 10 Judiciary Structure of the judicial branch federal courts, Supreme Court, and inferior courts Jurisdiction Types of inferior courts Marbury v. Madison McCulloch v. Maryland Gibbons v. How a court operates including the procedures system Chapters 10 pg. 382 Socratic discussions PowerPoint presentation simulation (class activity) Case readings activity and presentation) Casey Anthony Mock Trial Court Decision readings and analysis. Daily Journals Class participation Chapter Assessments Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary check Significant Facts sheet Participation in simulation & verdict
Vocab Identification & Critical Thinking questions Casey Anthony Verdict FRQ Chapter 4 Government and Finance & Arizona Government (NO CHAPTER IN TEXTBOOK) Structure, power, and organization Arizona Constitution Initiative, referendum, and recall processes Redistricting gerrymandering, elections registration and primaries. Arizona’s legislature Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Election of judges Roles of local government of county governments, boards of supervisors, sheriffs, county attorneys Mayor, council, city manager School, sanitation, water, fire, library, community college Chapters 4 pg. 155. Socratic discussions Relevant documentary PowerPoint presentation Debate about Arizona’s current propositions/laws AZ Constitution readings and analysis. Daily Journals participation Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary Significant sheet Vocab Identification & Critical Thinking questions Reflections FRQ Chapters 19 Foreign & Defense Policy, Independent Agencies, & Organized World governmental and organizations Security alliances such as NATO, United Nations, & European Union Non-profit organizations, Red Trade, political tensions, sanctions, & terrorism that influence United States foreign policy Civil Rights review and historical context with case studies. Chapter 19 on pg. 728 Socratic discussions Relevant documentary PowerPoint presentation Creating an interest and lobbying (group activity) Your Politics then and now writing assignment. Daily Journals Class participation Chapter Assessments Current events analysis Pop Quiz Vocabulary check Significant Facts sheet Your Politics then and now writing assignment Vocab Identification & Critical Thinking questions Reflections Semester Final Exams All Assigned chapters throughout the semester Study Guide Review Jeopardy Final Exam & Final Essay Maricopa High School 45012 W. Honeycutt Avenue Maricopa, Arizona 85239 Phone: (520) 568-8100 Fax: (520) 568-8119