Civics

1. Civics Daily Lessons

2. Homework: Ch. 7.3 Notes due Oct. 24 Chapter 7 Section 3 Assessment on Page 192. Answer 1 - 3. Vocabulary- put in Flashboard Reviewing Ideas and Terms- You may type your answers for questions 1+2 in the textbook and show the teacher on day it is due. Critical Thinking- Copy the chart into your notebook and complete it by hand. Ch. 7 Test- Oct. 26 In Class Work: Ch. 7.2 Timed Reading Worksheet Front Load- Vocabulary, Questions and Chart for next assignment Coop- back of homework In Class Reading- Chapter 7.2 We will use the audio from the book and Live Ink. Choosing Judges Bethel School v. Matthew Fraser 7.3 Section questions Homework will be given out when the audio is finished or at the end of the period- Go over the requirements. On Line Quiz- section 2 on the overhead if time. Examination: Date and Period you will take the exam-______ Signature:____________ While you were goneCivics - Make-up AssignmentsMr. Cook/Mrs. Colvin Room 214Student-_____________ Date Absent- Oct. 23 Date Due-______Please attach your make-up work to this sheet when you hand it in!

3. Day #43 • Homework due today- 7.2 • Reading Quiz • Transparencies- • Road to the Supreme Court • U.S. Supreme Court • Go over 7.2 homework • Coop- back of homework • On Line Quiz- section 2 on the overhead if time.

4. Homework- 30 points • Vocabulary- Must be put on Flashboard. You are responsible for all sections vocabulary for each chapter from now on. we will have you write the term in class at the beginning of class. You must write a definition on your own as homework • Answer the questions at the end of the section reading- Reviewing Ideas and Terms. Answers must be written out in your notebook. Any other method must be approved by Mrs. Colvin • You must Copy the Critical Thinking chart into your notebook and fill it out. • There will be a timed reading worksheet the day all homework is due. You may use your homework for the worksheet, but not the book. • Old worksheets on line will be used in class as review of the daily assignment.

5. Front Load • Vocabulary into Flashboard • Questions into your notebook • Chart into your notebook.

6. Chapter 7 Section 3Flashboard Terms • Judicial review • Remand • Opinion • Concurring opinions • Dissenting opinions

7. Judicial Review

8. Remand

9. Opinion • Opinion • Concurring opinions • Dissenting opinions

11. Unit II- The Federal Government Chapter 7- The Judicial Branch Homework- Section 2- The Federal Court System - pg. 185-188 • Define the following Terms • a. jurisdiction- • b. district courts-- • c. original jurisdiction— • d. courts of appeals- • e. appellate jurisdiction- • f. justices-

12. Homework 7.2

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14. Coop 7.2

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17. Ch. 7.3- Pages 189-193 • In Class Reading- Chapter 7.3 We will use the audio from the book and Live Ink.

19. Choosing Iowa Judges • The Iowa judiciary is composed of two appellate courts--the supreme court and the court of appeals -- and the unified district court. Iowa judges are chosen through merit selection, where a nominating commission identifies a list of highly qualified candidates and the governor appoints a judge from that list. After one year in office, and then at regular intervals, judges stand in retention elections. Since Iowa adopted a merit plan with retention elections, only four judges have not been retained.To educate voters regarding judges who are standing for retention, the web site of the Iowa judicial branch provides basic information such as year of appointment to the bench, prior legal experience, law school and undergraduate degrees, professional association memberships, and honors and awards. In addition, the Iowa State Bar Association conducts a poll asking its members whether they approve of judges who are up for retention. The results of the poll are made public prior to the election.

20. History of federal impeachment proceedings • Congress regards impeachment as a power to be used only in extreme cases; the House has initiated impeachment proceedings only 63 times since 1789 (most recently against Judge Samuel B. Kent from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas), and only following 18 federal officials have been impeached: • Two presidents: • Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868 after violating the then-newly created Tenure of Office Act President Johnson was acquitted by the Senate, falling one vote short of the necessary 2/3 needed to remove him from office, voting 35-19 to remove him. • Bill Clinton was impeached on December 19, 1998 by the House of Representatives on articles charging perjury (specifically, lying to a federal grand jury) by a 228–206 vote, and obstruction of justice by a 221–212 vote. The House rejected other articles. One was a count of perjury in a civil deposition in Paula Jones's sexual harassment lawsuit against Clinton (by a 205–229 vote) and an article which accused Clinton of abuse of power by a 48–285 vote. The Senate fell short of the necessary 2/3 needed to remove him from office, voting 45-55 to remove him on obstruction of justice and 50-50 on perjury. • One cabinet officer, William W. Belknap (Secretary of War). He resigned before his trial, and was later acquitted. Allegedly most of those who voted to acquit him believed that his resignation had removed their jurisdiction. • One Senator, William Blount, in 1797. He was expelled by the Senate, which declined to try the impeachment. • One Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Samuel Chase in 1804. He was acquitted by the Senate. • Thirteen other federal judges, including Alcee Hastings, who was impeached and convicted for taking over $150,000 in bribe money in exchange for sentencing leniency. The Senate did not bar Hastings from holding future office, and Hastings won election to the House of Representatives from Florida. Hastings's name was mentioned as a possible Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, but was passed over by House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi, presumably because of his previous impeachment and removal. Source U.S. Senate • Richard Nixon was never impeached. While the House Judiciary Committee did approve articles of impeachment against him and did report those articles to the House of Representatives, Nixon resigned before the House could consider the impeachment resolutions and was subsequently pardoned by President Ford.

23. What is the power of judicial review? • The Power of Judicial Review • Explain: How does the Supreme Court decide to hear a case? • Evaluate: Do you think concurring opinions or dissenting opinions are more influencial?

24. What are the constitutional checks on the Supreme Courts powers? • Checking the Courts Power • Describe: What happens if a Supreme Court justice nomination is not supported by a majority of the Senate? • Predict:How do you think Americans would react if the executive branch did not enforce a Supreme Court decision?

25. How has the Supreme Court strengthened constitutional rights? • Strengthening Rights • Identify: What is one Supreme Court ruling that strengthened the rights of accused persons? • Make Inferences:How do you think Supreme Court rulings on voting and civil rights also help protect other important rights?

26. On Line Quiz- Ch. 7.3 • Ch. 7.3 On line Quiz