Donkeys and Elephants

Finish CW REad 116-17

Answer Title QUestions in bold headings
Explain how parties nominate; and inform
What is the bonding agent? Is it a good or negative factor in politics? Explain.
Partisan=

Why is a Watchdog function of parties important?
Answer #6

HW: pp. 119-121
consensus=
pluralism=
coalition=
ANswer questions under Voices, the cartoon,the candidate on 121

INTerest GROUPS

see pp. 236-40
Describe the pictures on 236, 237, 238, 240
Whaat are interest groups? What do they want to accomplish or change or improve?

Big ideas in the constitution

p. 64-70 read and explain

constitution, separatin of powers, checks and balances, veto, judicial review, unconstitutional,

federal, rule of law

Answer question under chart on p. 68

Draw the checks and balances diagram in your notebook

Answer q. 2,3,5,

If your letter to the editor was stamped but not printed out.....do it!

Check out the Power of the Constitution

Make a two column chart: POWERS ------------Function of Government

Reach each branch of the government in the Constitution in your text.....

1. find out the powers of each branch

2. state which function of government it fulfills: establish justice, general welfare, domestic

tranquility, insure liberty, common defense

Legislative sec. 8 1,,3,5,7,11,12 p 762

Executive sec 2 1,2 p. 767

Judicial sec 1 p 768

OCCUPY LA Writing Prompt (all students)

First: Research, WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY.....about OCCUPY LA.

Write an opinion or letter to the editor for the Hollywood High Student Paper

3 paragraphs

Suggested Arguments: Choose one and Write your Letter.

1. The protestors are an important part of our democratic ideals and principle; explain why.

2. Occupy LA does or does not represent the people of Los Angeles.

3. The signs at Occupy LA express the ideas of the constitution and the bill of rights (include

examples in your letter; 5 signs to support your argument. (this letter will be longer 2pp. due to the included signs. (see the internet; or your photos of today)

We will submit them to the paper.

Use your experience today OR information on the internet about OCCUPY LA.

Apply Principles of Government, Democracy, Bill of Rights to Current Issues in America

What is the history or background of this isssue? What are the problems and previous
opinions of the courts?

What principle of government is involved in this issue? Explain
What principle of Democracy? Explain.
Develop your own pro and con T-chart; use 3 different sites

Develop a powerpoint for teaching. 6 slides; plus side for discussion questions for students.
Students will answer these 3 question.

NEED TO KNOW for Partner Assignment: Constitution, Bill of Rights

Read 64-66/ Identify the Basic Principles of the Constitution. WHat is the constitution?
When was it written? Why? Whaat are the 3 MAJOR sections of the Constitution that
describe the 'job descriptions' of each branch of the government?

Read 76-77 What is the Bill of Rights? What are amendments? How many in the original Bill of Rights and
how many are there today?

YOU WANT TO KNOW THIS!!!!!!

Remember: Discover Yourself! ---Obama.

Make sure you have revised or created you required FLYER on one of the principles of Democracy.

If you did not do one for today....you must create ANOTHER FLYER on another principle of
democracy....or I will not accept either. It is late.

Find out about the investigation of the step fathern in the West Memphis 3 case. Describe
the police effort or evidence.

Flyer on Democracy

Create a one page 'flyer' on the concept of democracy your table was
assigned. (each does their own)
INclude:

explanation in your own words
three images
2 specific examples: from history, the textbook, or a famous court case.

Good luck..... PRINT IT OUT TO DISCUSS AND POST!!!

More key concepts....

Read p. 18-20 Foundations of Democracy. Answer the questions under the historical cartoon
on 18 as well.
Read each of the ideas; summarize each on your own words; list one example from the
text and one example of your own.