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Federalism

Federalism. Unit 2. Journal 1/28. Chapter 3 of your text opens with a question posed by a Utah congressman; “who is the sovereign, the state or the federal government?”

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  1. Federalism Unit 2

  2. Journal 1/28 Chapter 3 of your text opens with a question posed by a Utah congressman; “who is the sovereign, the state or the federal government?” How would you answer this question? Think about the 9th and 10th Amendments, the Supremacy Clause (6.2), the necessary and proper clause (8.1), etc…

  3. Why Bother? • Fear • Federalism is a compromise • The Constitution, not the central gov’t would reign supreme • Unity • Confederalism is a lack of unity • Unitary is TOO MUCH • “…A republic if you can keep it”

  4. The Problem With Feds Is… • Federalism requires all people to accept the dominance of one document • Difficult in diverse areas… • Iraq • India • Former USSR • Pakistan • Nation-Centered Federalism • State-Centered Federalism • Dual Federalism

  5. Federalism FRQ (72-88) Read these pages and come up with your own FRQ. It must: • Have two, related questions • Include a logical scoring guide • Be worth at least five points • Scoring guide must include possible answers. See the next slide for an example of what I’m asking

  6. Federalism FRQ (72-79) One feature of the US Constitution is federalism. While the basic definition of federalism has always been the same, the federal government has redefined its own powers in many ways • Explain one way in which SCOTUS redefined the powers of the federal government • Explain one way in which the President has redefined the powers of the federal government • Explain one way in which Congress has redefined the powers of the federal government • Pick two of the “ways” you mentioned above and explain why the Federalists would have been uncomfortable with them. Do the same, with a different example from a-c, for Anti-Federalists.

  7. Scoring Guide • 1 point is given for each explanations of specific ways each branch has defined federal powers. Possible answers include • 1 point is given for each explanation of two reasons Feds and Anti-Feds would have disapproved of redefining federalism (scoring guide on next slide)

  8. Scoring Guide Possible answers include

  9. Journal 9/10 What will you be paying attention to in the upcoming election? Why?

  10. Journal 9/17 Look at the chart on page 80. What is this telling you? Consider what you know, think you know, have heard about these different ‘programs’; it this money well spent? Explain. Is there something NOT ON THIS CHART you would give money to in the states?

  11. Read 82-89 and answer the FRQ • In what ways have the states “gotten around” the feds to get things done for their constituents? • What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause? Explain how this clause is necessary for the preservation of a federal form of gov’t vs. a confederal form.

  12. Journal 9/20 • What is Gerrymandering? • Why do states do this? • What rule(s) do states have to follow when redistricting? • Why is this controversial?

  13. The Congress Unit 3

  14. Journal 10/4 It is a well known fact that, especially in the House, the incumbent in an election will win most of the time; if the free and frequent exchange of new ideas is a key aspect of a democracy…how democratic is a likely incumbent victory?

  15. Congressional Oversight Oversight: Check on the exce. branch that congressional programs are being implemented appropriately. a. Gov’t Accountability Office (GAO) 1. 2. b. Committee Hearings 1. 2. 3. c. Budget! Control! 1. 2.

  16. Clips 1.Clip: Automotive Industry 2. http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/02/politics/contempt-vote-political-survival/index.html 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD9sz8rvheI&list=PLdd7CkXOH44xvWC933dXQgtJymtMVJgFH&index=1&feature=plpp_video

  17. Start on page 311 • What does it mean that priorities are reflected by the budget? • What happens to the budget when the congress and the White House are different parties? • Explain 2 characteristics of budgeting. Why are budgets incremental? • Is it ok for there to be exceptions to the budget process? Explain. • Should the budget ne scrutinized more so than other bills? Explain. • Who/what sets the rules for the budget process? • Explain the problems with the budget process.

  18. Journal 10/9 On page 314 the book says competition AND civility are important in congress; do you agree? Explain. PS I’m not going to tell you what these words mean. If you don’t know them, which is fine, LOOK THEM UP.

  19. Start on page 314 Create a brochure for new members of congress with these headings and answering these questions: 1) How should I vote? 2) How should I conduct business? --Talk about logrolling and specializing 3) Should I form alliances (or get kicked off the isle?)? --importance of personal friends and PACs 4) Media?! Use it? Or Beware? 5) How do I manage my time? When do I use my staff. Each section of your brochure must include one of the following; a chart or graph, a picture, an historical example from US gov’t

  20. The Presidency

  21. The Man…or woman? Maybe? Someday? • Qualifications • 1 • 2 • 3 • Experience • Lincoln v Buchanan and Johnson • Obama • Adamses • Second term • Perks and Pay (328)

  22. Journal 10/15 Read the excerpt from Bill Moyer’s Journal. What does Bacevich mean by imperial presidency? Why is it significant to him that power is shifting to the executive branch and how is this happening? You can use 326 of your book to help you a little…

  23. The Personal President • JFK (New Frontier…) • Presidential debate • Young Advisors • A New Image • Teddy Roosevelt (Square Deal…) • Bully Pulpit: • Domestic Policy • Anti-Trust • Consumer Protection • Conservation • Foreign Policy • S-A War • Paternalism • FDR (New Deal…) • Public Policy • Fireside Chat

  24. FRQ (2011) • The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other. For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected by that power. • Veto power • Power to issue executive orders • Power as commander in chief

  25. FRQ (2011) • The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other. • For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power. • Legislative oversight power • Senate advice and consent power • Budgetary power

  26. 354-359 • How does a previous administration seem to affect the one that follows? • The book says the president sets himself up in the election to be a disappointment while in office; why is this? • What are some things which affect the president’s approval rating which are beyond his control? • Do you believe it’s more noticeable when Congress is ineffective or when POTUS is? Explain. • If Obama wins a second term how does the text suggest he will do? Do you agree? Explain. • During the election what promises have the candidates made you think will be impossible for them to keep?

  27. Judiciary Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)

  28. Journal 10/23 Turn to page 391. What was Ledbetter v Goodyear about? What law did this case challenge? What was the immediate outcome of the trial? What did congress do in reaction? How is this an example of checks and balances?

  29. What’s the Judicial Branch? • Supreme Court (SCOTUS) • What’s the Constitution say? • Judiciary Act of 1789 • Federal District Courts • Trial courts • 1_____&a______ • Federal Court of Appeals • Appeals are: • Panel of _____

  30. Nominations • POTUS nominates • Senate’s role • Advice and Consent • SCOTUS hopefuls • Senate Judiciary Comm. • Senatorial Courtesy: • Judges in lower courts

  31. 394-398 • What are POTUS’ criteria for SCOTUS? • How does POTUS use SCOTUS nominees to boost his poll numbers? • What’s the job of the Senate Judiciary Committee? • How has the committee changed presidential consideration of justices? • Is SCOTUS really as ‘independent’ as we think? Explain. • What powers does the minority party have when it come to nominations? • Analyze the cartoon on 398.

  32. Journal 11/5 Describe Judicial Review. This power is implied (not in the Constitution); why does SCOTUS have it? Do you believe judicial review is constitutional? Explain.

  33. Political Beliefs

  34. Journal 11/15 • Do Americans trust the government? • How has trust in government changed over the years? • What factors impact trust in government? • What occurred in trust immediately after 9/11 & why?

  35. What’s Political Socialization? What are agents of political socialization? Rank the following in order of the most influential to the least influential agent of political socialization. • Peers • Family • School • Media • Political leaders • Communities

  36. Where’d you come up with that?! What are your ideas about the presence of racism in America and the need for programs like Affirmative Action? Place the following in order from most restrictive to least: • Germany • America • China • Switzerland What’s Fascism? What’s Communism? Which is worse?

  37. More Key Terms • Political Culture – Widely or commonly held beliefs/attitudes within a society. • Political Ideology – A set of principles that provides guidance on the proper behavior of government. • Efficacy – citizen’s belief in their ability to impact government. • Legitimacy- citizen’s belief that the government has the right to rule. • Individualism/limited government/American dream – the individual is responsible for finding prosperity.

  38. Political Spectrum • What’s that…? • Conservatism • Small gov’t on economic matters • Large gov’t on moral matters • Liberalism • Large gov’t on economic (social) matters • Small gov’t on moral matters • Libertarianism • Gov’t is ALWAYS small • So what does it look like…?

  39. Political Spectrum

  40. Where are you? • Public libraries should be able to censor libraries. • Schools should conduct organized prayer • Gun control is against the law • Sex education should be abstinence only • People should be made to plan for their own retirement; social security has to go. • The gov’t should NEVER regulate industry • Abortion is legalized MURDER • Gov’t funded school vouchers will create competition • Arctic Nat’l Wildlife Refuge?! Who cares? Drill Baby, Drill!!!! • Affirmative action is illegal and out of date • An eye for an eye! Bring on the death penalty. • Health care should NEVER cover contraceptives • Global warming is a myth. The warming of the globe is natural • If you teach evolution you should teach creationism!!

  41. Journal 11/26 Read the Talking Points on page 183. • Why was Specter able to win five terms as a “RINO” in Pennsylvania? • What’s a RINO? • What does “big tent party” mean?

  42. Political Parties

  43. More Key Terms • Two Party System– Only two parties have a realistic chance to win POTUS. Different in… • Single-Member Districts - One representative per district. Lowers efficacy b/c: • Winner-take-all Provision – man with the most votes wins whole district. • Proportional Representation (PR) - Opposite of W-T-A:

  44. American Party System • Minor “third” parties • Most success in local elections • Give issues air time… • Perot and Nat’l Debt • Nader and Environmental issues • A “wasted” vote? • Parties are not centralized • Power is distributed • POTUS may be the head of the party but congressmen answer to their constituents…

  45. Party Organization • The National Committee (Party HQ) • Headed by National Party Chair • Appointed by the party or POTUS • Spokesperson for party • House and Senate campaign committees • Recruit candidates • Develop strategy • State/local party organization • Committees and chairs tailor activity for their level

  46. Journal 12/06 How might changes such as the following help quell the influence of money on elections and law making (choose one to discuss)? • More Public Financing • Anonymity of big donors • Constitutional Amendment • Immediate Disclosure

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