Writing strategies - from the “Teacher’s Guide” page 55

1. Writing strategies - from the “Teacher’s Guide” page 55 Click here for full teacher’s guide.

2. Writing strategies - from the “Teacher’s Guide” page 55

3. How do these two questions vary?

4. Democracy Govt by the people Consent of the governed Election (free, fair, open, uncertain outcome) Freedoms Accountability Rights (protected against will of majority, speech) Property protections Rule of law Limitations on government power Equality of opportunity

5. Unit I: Constitutional Underpinnings & Federalism • Define Democracy

6. Systems of Government Introductory Video Key Terms Democracy, direct democracy, republic Questions Why did the framers of the Constitution fear direct democracy? What is the difference between democracy, republic , and oligarchy ?

7. Unit I: Constitutional Underpinnings • What are some unique features of American Democracy?

8. Unit IHistorical underpinnings of the US Constitution. Lecture topics & Web Resources • Articles of Confederation • What motivated the framers of the Constitution (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau) • Shays Rebellion • VA Plan • NJ Plan • CT Compromise • 3/5 Compromise • Bill of Rights • Ratification Battle : www.teachingamericanhistory.org • Marbury v. Madison: www.landmarkcases.orgwww.landmarkcases.org; http://www.landmarkcases.org/keys/ www.constitutioncenter.org • Locke Resources & other lessons http://www.youthleadership.net/ • Great Professional Development Opportunity: Bill of Rights Institute: A View from Mount Vernon www.billofrightsinstitute.org

9. Points of emphasis….The Constitution was a “radical” document that did not have to succeed. Major areas of dispute: • The “necessary and proper” clause • Judicial power • Presidential power • Presidential elections • And representation in legislature

10. Marbury v. Madison

11. Unit I: Constitutional Underpinnings • The US Constitution.

12. Theories of Democratic Government Today (Unit I) • Pluralism (define. Contrast to “corporatism”) • Elitism • Hyperpluralism

13. United States Federalism (Unit I)

14. Federalism (Unit I) • Define Federalism • Contrast to unitary • What are the benefits of federalism (3-4)? • What are the downfalls of federalism (3-4)?

15. Federalism at it’s worst? Hurricane Katrina Failure of Federal, State, and Local Governments in repsonse to the hurricane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-pqaTO7ofw (30 minutes)

16. Who has the power in the United States, the federal government or the states? (Unit I)

17. Federalism (Unit I) – Lecture topics & Web Resources How has federal power expanded over state power in American history? Good teacher resources with lesson plans to teach landmark Supreme Court cases: McCulloch v. Maryland • www.landmarkcases.org

18. State vs. Federal Power (Unit I) Mechanisms/Events that preserved state power • Articles of Confederation • Guarantee of “Republican Form of Government” • 10th Amendment to the Constitution • Full faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution • Jim Crow Era • Block Grants • Baaron v. Baltimore (1822) • United States v. Lopez

19. Federalism Lecture Topics (Unit I) Mechanisms/Events that expanded Federal Power • Supremacy Clause of the Constitution • Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution • Commerce Clause of the Constitution (Heart of Atlanta v. US) • The Power of the Federal Government to Tax and Spend • 16thAmendment • McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) • Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) • Civil Rights Era • 1950’s building of a national highway (Categorical Grants) • Federal Deficit • Federal Mandates (Cross cutting requirements, Cross over sanctions)

20. Unit I: Constitutional Underpinnings Sharing of Best Practices.

21. Unit II: Political Beliefs and Behaviors (10-20%) • In this unit, you will discuss (1) common belief patterns of Americans and (2) common political behaviors.

22. Political Culture - Key Terms • Political Culture – Widely or commonly held beliefs/attitudes within a society. • Political Socialization – The process by which citizens acquire their political beliefs. (what are the 4 agents?) -family -schools -religious institutions - media (be careful…selective perception) • Political Ideology – A set of principles that provides guidance on the proper behavior of government.

23. What is unique about American political culture? • 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. • Patriotism – Rally around the flag.

24. Ideology – size of government • Conservatism - small government on economic matters - large government on moral matters • Liberalism - small government on moral matters - large government on economic matters • Libertarianism • Small government on moral matters • Small government on economic matters

25. The issues The issues Democrats Liberal Pro spending on social programs Pro choice Gay rights Secular Relax immigration rules Gun control Affirmative Action Campaign regulations Anti death penalty Federal government power Proactive on environment Embrace change Republicans • Conservative • Pro spending on military • Pro life • Pro traditional marriage • Allow religion in public life • Border control • Second Amendment rights • Individualism • Economic freedom on campaigns • Pro Death Penalty • State government power • Environmental regs hurt businesses • Embrace Tradition

26. Voting Coalitions of the Two Parties: Democrats Young (18-21) Women African American Jewish North Eastern & Western Regions Urban Union Republicans • Upper Income • Protestant/church going • Military families • South • Midwest • Rural

27. What are you?Political Quizzes Have students take online quizzes, like these: http://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz www.politicalcompass.org http://self-gov.org/quiz.html http://www.pbs.org/newshour/spc/vote2012/quiz/

28. Trust in Government (Unit II)a story on NPR 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?

29. Trust in Government http://wapo.st/1pYacJB

30. Voter Turnout Trends

31. What is the trend in the graph? What are reasons for the trend? What factors most impact presidential approval?

32. What are three trends in the graph? What are the impact of the trends for candidates?

33. Voter Turnout - Obstacles • Voter Registration • Absentee Ballots • Single Day, Tuesday Voting Demographic Groups • Young (18-21) • Low income Reasons for decline in voter turnout • Expansion of suffrage • Apathy What is the impact of low turnout?

34. Voter Turnout • What is an average turnout in a Presidential election? • In a “mid term” election? • Off year? • Primary? Closed primary? • What types of voters vote in low turnout elections? Mid-term voter turnout down

35. Independent Voters Video • Identify the four types of independent voters • What can you conclude about independent voters from this piece? How important are they in campaigns?

36. What does it mean to have a “big tent” party? Obama attempts to build a big tent. Glenn Beck Criticizes the big tent at CPAC. -Blue Dog Democrat -RINO -Tea Party History of Tea Party Victories

37. A few Tea Party Victories...

39. Public Opinion Polling- Types of polling by Mr. Franz of Madison HS. Click here. FOUR GROUPS: • Problems with Internet Pollinghttp://www.c-span.org/video/?c4503775/polling (2) Clip two: Bias in Pollinghttp://www.c-span.org/video/?c4503767/polling (3) Clip three: The Basics of Pollinghttp://www.c-span.org/video/?c4503718/polling (4) Problems with Polling: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/21/opinion/sunday/whats-the-matter-with-polling.html?_r=0

40. What can you conclude from these two polls?

41. Demographic groups & Political Behaviors How do we expect each of these subgroups of the population to behave politically?

42. African American voters in the 2004 Election

43. Race in 2010Mid Terms:

45. Religion in 2010 elections:http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1791/2010-midterm-elections-exit-poll-religion-vote What changes occurred in Catholic voters? Why did this change occur?

46. Religion in the US in Maps: -Read -Summarize -Explain significance

47. Political Behaviors (Unit II) • Forms: - voting - protest -grass roots -boycott - joining an interest group or party - working on a campaign -donating money -participating in a social movement

48. Political Behaviors (Unit II) Social Movements What is a social movement? What are examples of social movements? Occupy Wall Street Same Sex marriage #Black Lives Matter Gladwell article on social media’s influence

49. Political Behaviors (Unit II) Social Movement Definition: A type of group action. Large, sometimes informal groupings of individuals or organizations which focus on specific political or social issues. In other words, they carry out, resist, or undo a social change.

50. #Black Lives Matter-Case Study Student Readings The origin and Leaders of the Black Lives Matter MMT https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/black-lives-matter-leaders-vow-to-continue-the-movement/2016/07/09/b0fec2a6-4537-11e6-88d0-6adee48be8bc_story.html NRA reaction to the killing of Philando Castile (who had a permit to carry a gun) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/07/09/the-nras-internal-revolt-over-philando-castile/?tid=pm_national_pop_b&utm_term=.bdb8d94022a9