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1 Name: Period: Week: Dates: 11/16 12/1 Unit: The Executive & Judicial Branch Chapters Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 16 O Flex Day Finish Iron Jawed Angels 17 E 18 O *Executive Branch *President Activity 19 E FFA Meeting 6pm Bishop Gone 20 O *Current Events *Executive Branch Investigation Bishop Gone 23 E 24 O Morning Wave * Judicial Branch * Supreme Court Investigation 30 E 1 O *Unit Test *Miranda Rights EC *The Supremes 2 E 3 O *Current Events 4 Assignment Your Score Total Points Possible Good to Know Vocabulary 26 Chapter Executive Notes 30 Presidential Survey Activity 30 Executive Branch Investigation 73 Chapter Judicial Notes 30 Supreme Court Investigation 43 Homework Powers of the President 14 Chapter 13 Guided Reading (pages 8 & 9) 25 Chapter 14 Guided Reading (pages (17 &18) 26 TOTAL 297 Upcoming Activities/Announcements 11/19 - FFA Meeting 11/19-11/20 - Bishop Gone 11/24 - Morning Wave 11/24-11/26 - Thanksgiving Break 1
2 Good to Know Vocabulary! Word Definition Commander in Chief Presidential Primary Platform Electorate Electoral College Line Item Veto Libel Executive Order Bureaucracy Docket Slander Customs Duty Miranda Rule 2
3 EXECUTIVE BRANCH Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) Executive Branch 3
4 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) Executive Branch Summary: (3 Complete sentences 5 pts) 4
5 who may be your favorite president? When considering the following categories, circle the most appealing characteristics of a president that are given next to the categories. All choices correspond only to the forty-four presidents of the United States, therefore not all possibilities in the real world are present. Rank the most important categories by indicating (#1 through whatever number you choose as very important to you.) For example, you might think that Pets and Religion are the only categories which you think are extremely important qualities, so only these categories will have #1 and #2 by them; the other categories have choices recorded, but no number by the category. 1. Marital Status: Married / Single / Not important 2.Children: Must have children / Must not have children / Not important 3.Pet(s): Should have a pet while president / Should not have pets / Not important 4.Education:.Does not need to have a college education / Should have a college education, but not necessary to be an Ivy League college / Should have an education from an Ivy League college. 5.Religion: Should not be a member of any religion (atheist/agnostic/ deist) / Should be a Protestant /Should be a Catholic / Does not matter if president is religious or not. 6 Occupation: Should have been a business person / Should have been in politics before becoming president / Should have been an attorney or judge / Should have been a teacher or professor / Not important what the president s occupation was before becoming president. 7.Military Service: A President should have a military background / A President should NOT have a military background / Not important whether a president has been in the military or not. 8.Offices Held: Should have worked for the federal government in some way / Should have been at least a state official / should not have worked for the government before becoming president / Does not matter what offices were held before becoming president. 9.Age at Inauguration: 35 to 49 age range / age range / age range 10.Sport or Hobby: No need to have any sport or hobby / must have competed in an outdoor sport / must like outdoor sports / must at least have a hobby / (you can circle more than one in this category) Presidents who most closely meet my criteria are: Three interesting facts I learned about presidents from this exercise were President Fact
6 The Executive Branch Computer Lab investigation and Powerpoint/Document Collage In the computer lab, create a document or Powerpoint slide which includes the following requested information and answers to questions below: to BISHOP by 2:00pm on Friday 11/20 :) As you explore the Executive Branch of the United States Government, create an informational and creative Powerpoint show that includes photos and words to capture the following: Slide #: 1. Use Find a photo of each of the following: The White House (exterior view), and three shots of rooms in the White House. Be sure to label these rooms. (8pts) 2. Take a tour of one or two rooms in the White House by clicking on the History &Tours link just above the search box. Identify which rooms you toured and explain their purpose. (6pts) 3. Choose one of the Executive Office of the President links, and do the following: Explain what the Office does, find an appropriate picture of the Office or people associated with that office, and include two interesting facts about the office you choose.(4pts) 4. Click on the President s Cabinet under the Your government side panel link section. Choose five members of the President s cabinet, and identify the person (by inserting a photo), what his/her title is, and one interesting facts about each person.(15pts) 5. Type the following address : and click on the Presidential Biography of President Barack Obama. Create a slide that captures some of his background, include: photo, at least five interesting facts.(10pts) 6. Go back to and click on Presidents Hall. Choose one president you don t know much about, and gather the same information about him as you did in #5. (10pts) 7. Choose two of the Vice Presidents and/or First Ladies to create a Powerpoint page of interesting information include: photo and five fun fasts.(10 points each person) 8. Google search the answer to as many of the following questions as you can (Extra Credit 2pts each): What was one bill President Obama has vetoed? When was it vetoed? What was one Executive Order President Obama signed? Which President has vetoed the most bills in our history? Name a president of the United States who was not married while in office. Who was our shortest president? How short was he? Websites which can help you in your searches: Total: 73 points Possible Extra Credit: 10 points 6
7 Powers of the President (homework) Part 1 Directions: Match the appropriate Presidential role to the appropriate Presidential power. 1. Chief-of-State 2. Chief Executive 3. Chief Economic Planner 4. Chief Legislator 5. Chief Diplomat 6. Commander-In-Chief Part 2 Directions: Using the information from your textbook and the section above, define the following presidential powers in the space provided. 1. executive power: 2. diplomatic power: 3. military power: 4. legislative and judicial power: 7
8 CHAPTER 13 Section 1 Guided Reading and Review The President s Job Description A. As You Read As you read Section 1, fill in a brief description for each of the roles of the President given below. Formal Qualifications for President 1. Age 2. Citizenship 3. U. S. residence Term and Compensation 4. M aximum term length 5. Annual salary 6. Annual expenses B. Reviewing Key Terms Match the descriptions in Column 1 with the terms in Column II. Write the correct letter in each blank. Column I 7. chief of state 8. chief executive 9. chief administrator 10. chief diplomat 11. commander in chief 12. chief legislator 13. chief of party 14. chief citizen Column II a. proposes laws to Congress b. ceremonial head of government c. represents the American people d. heads the federal bureaucracy e. determines foreign policy f. leads his or her political party g. commands the armed forces h. sees that the nation s laws are carried out 8
9 CHAPTER 13 Section 2 Guided Reading and Review Presidential Succession and the Vice Presidency A. As You Read As you read Section 2, use the chart below to write the correct order of succession to the presidency. The Order of Succession to the Presidency Answer the following questions in the blanks provided. 6. H ow does the Constitution provide for situations in which the President is disabled? 7. What duties are given to the Vice President by the Constitution? 8. How are Vice Presidents usually selected? 9. How can a vacancy in the vice presidency be filled? B. Reviewing Key Terms Write the definition of each term in the blank provided. 10. presidential succession 11. balance the ticket 9
10 The Judicial Branch Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) The Judicial Branch (Chapters 18-21) 10
11 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) The Judicial Branch (Chapters 18-21) 11
12 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) The Judicial Branch (Chapters 18-21) 12
13 Cue Column (titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions) The Judicial Branch (Chapters 18-21) Summary (3-5 Complete Sentences 5 pts) 13
14 SUPREME COURT INVESTIGATION 1.Go to this site : Click on Justices in the top blue bar, and click on John G. Roberts Jr. on the right panel. Find out the following information as you read about him. Age: Education: Experience (just write two jobs he has had before becoming Chief Justice): Three interesting facts about Chief Justice Roberts: 2.Go back to the Justices, and find out the same information on two additional justices of your choice: Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. Alito, Jr.,Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan (If you choose Justice Kagan, you will have to conduct a search for articles on her personal background.) Name of justice: Age: Education: Experience (just write two jobs s/he has had before): Three interesting facts about this justice: Name of justice: Age: Education: Experience (just write two jobs s/he has had before): Three interesting facts about this justice: 14
15 3. Take the Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court by going to Choose four rooms to tour and write one fact about each room. Room 1: Room 2: Room 3: Room 4: 4. Click on Cases on the top blue bar. Choose three cases to read the fact sheets, and record the following information on each: Case Name Summarize the Facts of the Case: Summarize the Question being asked before the Supreme Court: What was the conclusion (vote) in the case? Do you agree or disagree with the vote, and why/why not? 15
16 Case Name Summarize the Facts of the Case: Summarize the Question being asked before the Supreme Court: What was the conclusion (vote) in the case? Do you agree or disagree with the vote, and why/why not? Case Name Summarize the Facts of the Case: Summarize the Question being asked before the Supreme Court: What was the conclusion (vote) in the case? Do you agree or disagree with the vote, and why/why not? 16
17 CHAPTER 18 Section 1: Guided Reading and Review The National Judiciary A. As You Read As you read Section 1, answer the questions below. 1. What did Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution create? 2. What are constitutional courts? 3. What are special courts? 4. Under what circumstances may federal courts hear a case? 5. What is the procedure for the selection of federal judges? 6. What is the primary function of federal judges? 7. How long are the terms of judges of constitutional courts? 8. How long are the terms of judges in special courts? B. Reviewing Key Terms Write the definition of each term in the left column in the box in the right column. Term Definition exclusive jurisdiction 9. concurrent jurisdiction 10. plaintiff 11. Prentice-Hall, Inc. defendant 12. original jurisdiction 13. appellate jurisdiction
18 CHAPTER 18 Section 3 Guided Reading and Review The Supreme Court A. As You Read Complete each sentence by finishing it in the blank provided. 1. The term judicial review means. 2. In the United States, the court of last resort in questions of federal law is. 3. The first case in which the court used its power of judicial review was. 4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving or those affecting. 5. A case is accepted if at least Court justices agree to place it on the docket. 6. When the Supreme Court accepts a case, it receives written documents called and hears. 7. The opening day of each Supreme Court term is. B. Reviewing Key Terms Complete each sentence in Column I by writing the letter of the correct term from Column II in the blank. Column I 8. A justice who agrees with the Opinion of the Court may nonetheless decide to write a. 9. If the Chief Justice agrees with the Opinion of the Court, he or she decides who will write the. 10. When the Supreme Court accepts a case for review, it issues a. 11. Justices who disagree with an Opinion of the Court may register their views by writing a. 12. If an inferior court wants guidance from the Supreme Court on a particular question of law, it may issue a. Column II a. writ of certiorari b. certificate c. dissenting opinion d. concurring opinion e. majority opinion 18
19 Due: 12/1 Extra Credit: 20 test points MIRANDA RIGHTS You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. Do you understand? Anything you do say may be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand? You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future. Do you understand? If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. Do you understand? If you decide to answer questions now without an attorney present you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney. Do you understand? Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you, are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present? Must memorize this version within a 10 word accuracy! 19
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