Assignments

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1 8*Parts: Public Opinion & The Supreme Court 10 PM 8/26: What do you think is more important for the prosperity of the country: Upholding established laws or breaking laws and pushing for change. Come up with a contemporary example that backs up the side you choose. 6 PM 8/28: Marbury v. Madison (1803) is one of the first important Supreme Court cases in the United States. Explain to me its importance. 10 PM 8/26: Take a look at the political cartoon. What is the message in the image? What topic is this cartoon addressing? Make sure to point out specific details in your response. 10 PM iCivics: Argument Wars 10 PM Frayer Model: The Supreme Court 10 PM	2	3	4 Unit 1 Test: The Constitution & SCOTUS 4 PM	5	6	7
8 Supreme Court Case: McCulloch v Maryland (1819) 10 PM 9/5: In 1917, Congress passed the Selective Service Act which required all men to register their names into the Draft. Do you think it is fair that women are not required to register, even though they are allowed to serve in combat? Explain your reasoning. 10 PM	9	10	11	12	13	14
15 9/10: Should Congress stop regulating the Post Office USPS? 10 PM Choice Board: Expressed and Implied Powers 10 PM Venn Diagram: National and State Powers 10 PM 9/11: Take a look at the images attached. Based on the information you observed, how is Congress perceived by the public? Why are they perceived that way? 10 PM 9/9: Click on the link below. You will be taking a political typology quiz. Write down a summary of your results. 10 PM 9/13 (Review): What are some ways that Congress can limit/balance the power it shares with the Executive Branch? List at least three and give a brief description. 10 PM 9/10: Should Congress stop regulating the Post Office USPS? 10 PM Choice Board: Expressed and Implied Powers 10 PM 9/11: Take a look at the images attached. Based on the information you observed, how is Congress perceived by the public? Why are they perceived that way? 10 PM 9/9: Click on the link below. You will be taking a political typology quiz. Write down a summary of your results. 10 PM 9/13 (Review): What is the process like in creating a law? 10 PM	16 The Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizer 11:59 PM	17	18	19	20	21
22 Supreme Court Case: Citizens United v. FEC (2010) 10 PM 9/17: What is a Congressional Hearing? What is their role in government? Why are they significant to the public? 10 PM Sculpt & Tell: Congressional Leadership 10 PM Number Mania: Leaders of California 10 PM	23	24	25	26	27	28
29 9/23: After watching the video and with your knowledge about committees, take the IRS quiz linked. Post your final score below and tell me why so many bills "die" before they become a law. 10 PM Mini-DBQ: Congressional Effectiveness in the Modern Era 11:59 PM	30	1	2	3	4	5

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8*Parts: Public Opinion & The Supreme Court 10 PM
8/26: What do you think is more important for the prosperity of the country: Upholding established laws or breaking laws and pushing for change. Come up with a contemporary example that backs up the side you choose. 6 PM
8/28: Marbury v. Madison (1803) is one of the first important Supreme Court cases in the United States. Explain to me its importance. 10 PM
8/26: Take a look at the political cartoon. What is the message in the image? What topic is this cartoon addressing? Make sure to point out specific details in your response. 10 PM
iCivics: Argument Wars 10 PM
Frayer Model: The Supreme Court 10 PM

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