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CSS 1.8 - Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws.
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Computer Lab: Fourth Amendment: Cops, Cars, and the Constitution Answer Key: Compare the court findings with your own.What was the decision of the court vs. your own. Re-read the case. Do you agree with the majority ruling or dissent? Would you have had a Concurrent opinion? What would it be? Why? If you do not remember the terms in bold look them up! HW: Join the Discussion: Choose a topic and participate in the on-line, moderated discussion. Print the topic and response for class discussion/share on Thursday. Second Amendment: District of Columbia v. Heller 2nd Amendment Case. Agree/disagree? Why? |
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HW: Prep for Unit 2 test Unit II Essential Question: How are power and responsibility distributed, shared, and limited in the government established by the United States Constitution?
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11 Happy Hanukkah! |
Unit III: 21st century Political Process Essential Question: How are citizens informed and influenced?
Performance Standard: CSS 1.8 - Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws. · Analyze the role of blogs, media and advertising in influencing voting and lawmaking · Assess the role of lobbying and citizen petitioning in shaping legislation. Take a position on a current policy issue and attempt to influence its formation, development and implementation |
14 Share Join the Discussion topic. What did you learn? Discuss the 2nd Amendment Case: Agree/disagree? Why? Review Civil Liberties vs. Civil Rights HW: UNIT II Test Wed |
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17 | 18 Unit III: 21st century Political Process Objectives:
Organizing for America (skip log in and go to the main page - click on "Obama Plan" then "Read the Plan". Task: Review the Obama plan and identify at least 3 (1 from each category) pieces of information supporting Obama’s statement (argument for reform) on Health Care.
How would this current policy issue be different without the use of the internet promoting/disputing the Bill? Finish for HW
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21 | 22 HW: Relax and Enjoy!
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25 Merry Christmas!
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