Learning Targets: 1.6Explain the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. Explain the implications of separation of powers and checks and balances for the U.S. political system.Essential Knowledge:The powers allocated to Congress, the president, and the courts demonstrate the separation of powers and checks and balances features of the U.S. Constitution.Federalist No. 51 explains how constitutional provisions of...
Friday, August 30, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28th & Thursday Aug 29th 1.5 Constitutional Convention / Federalist & Anti - Federalist
Learning Targets: 1.5
Explain how Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy are reflected in U.S. foundational documents.
Essential Knowledge:
Explain the ongoing impact
of political negotiation
and compromise at the
Constitutional Convention
on the development of the
constitutional system.
Compromises deemed necessary for adoption
and ratification of the Constitution are
represented by the: Great (Connecticut)...
Friday, August 23, 2019
Monday Aug 26th & Tuesday Aug 27th
Learning Targets:
1.4 Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting the federal
1.5 Explain the ongoing impact of political negotiation and compromise at the Constitutional Convention on the development of the constitutional system.
Essential Knowledge:
Specific incidents and legal challenges that highlighted key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation are represented by the:
Lack...
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Thursday Aug 22nd & Friday Aug 23rd
Learning Targets:
1.4 Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting the federal government greater power formerly reserved to the states.
4B Explain how the author’s argument or perspective relates to political principles, institutions, processes, policies, and behaviors.
Essential Knowledge:
Madison’s arguments in Federalist No. 10 focused on the superiority of a large republic...
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20th & Wednesday Aug 21st
Learning Targets:
1.1 Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. 1.2 Explain how models of representative democracy are visible in major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.
Essential Knowledge
Participatory democracy, which emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society
Pluralist democracy, which recognizes group-based activism by non-governmental...
Friday, August 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16th & Monday 19th - Laptop Checkout & Textbook
Lesson 1.1: Ideals of Democracy
Enduring Understanding:
A balance between governmental power and individual rights has been a hallmark (or important
piece) of American political development.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of
Independence and U.S. Constitution.
Essential Knowledge:
The...
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Welcome Back to School: Aug 14th & 15th
Welcome to College Government. This course will hopefully challenge you in thinking about how our Federal Government operates. I am excited to start our year together as we get ready to study a government that is in the midst of massive transformations, yet is still being guided by our Constitution, a document written over two hundred years ago.&nb...