UNIT+1-+Constitutional+Underpinnings+&+Federalism

=Unit 1 - Constitutional Underpinnings=

= Our Current Topic - Federalism =

Chapter 3 - Federalism
Answers to practice quiz. 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5.A 6.E 7. D 8. B 8. (yes, repeat #'s)C 9. D 10. C 11. E 12.B 13.B 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.A 18. C 19. B

Tuesday, February 10
//Ideas to know(these are __very__ general topics. check your notes/vocab/reading for details)://


 * fiscal federalism
 * use of/impact of interstate commerce clause
 * types/eras of federalism/ sources and examples of power during the time
 * powers,powers,powers!!!
 * major court cases mentioned (McCullough, Gibbons, Dred Scott, Plessy, Lopez)
 * Amendments

"Federalism for Dummies" by Hughes video link

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=Federalism Readings =

Here is a collection of articles about the most current federalism issues. The list could be endless based on all the possible topics, but this link can be very helpful in understanding some of the major points of emphasis in this chapter of study. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Monday, Feb 2 - Happy Snow Day!
This might be a good example of the many layers of government that we will discuss under Federalism. Who is responsible for the plowing of the roads around BHS? Village of Bartlett? County of DuPage? Township of Hanover? District of U-46?

Identify any new categories of powers or terms we have not yet discussed.


 * What were the 3 major arguments in favor of a federal system?
 * Know the following terms:expressed (enumerated) powers, implied powers, necessary and proper clause, reserved powers, concurrent powers, denied powers.

pgs. 76-86

 * Know the different eras of Federalism discussed on these pages
 * McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden
 * 16th & 17th Amendments
 * Layer cake vs. Marble cake federalism
 * categorical vs. block grants
 * intergovernmental lobbies

pgs 86-94

 * What is the current state of federalism?
 * preemption
 * mandates(unfunded)
 * look at chart on pg. 94 - court cases of the era

Friday, Feb 6
Wrap up of Federalism and complete video Plus, we will go over the procedures we will use to write in the class.

The Constitution
Here is the Powerpoint I have been using to cover our in-class material. = =

The test will be Friday, Jan 30
AP Constitution Exam

Review List

The Constitution
ART I.

term, age, citizenship, residency, #'s

manner of election

leaders in H and S

expressed powers

necessary and proper clause

examples of checks and balances

denied powers

ART II.

term, age, citizenship, residency

manner of election

powers and duties

examples of checks and balances

Amendments 22 and 25

ART. III

requirements, term, #'s

authority

informal power

checks and balances examples

ART. IV

Full Faith and Credit

extradition

federalism

ART. V

The amendment process

required votes

ART. VI

The Supremacy Clause

ART. VII

Ratification

number required

Amendments

Bill of Rights

13,14,18,19,21,22,25,26

Principles

separation of powers

checks and balances

federalism

limited government

judicial review

Reading Due for Class:
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__Thursday, Jan 22__
We will finish the Convention and Ratification in class on Thursday. Plus, there will much focus on the motives of the Framers.

__Friday, Jan 23__
Now that there is a new outline for government, what did the delegates actually create? This will begin our study of the outline of the contents of the Constitution. //**You will likely need your book in class on Friday.**// See below for ways to learn about the contents of The Constitution.

__ Tuesday, Jan. 20 __ Finish Convention and Compromises pg. 47-58 pages 47 and 48 address the Compronmises 48--58 covers what was created as an outline for government and how this new format was promoted.

Watch Hughes Video on Convention: http://youtu.be/xXA4Ob3s-V0?list=PLi3U-nPPrbS5d-juhFwo3hTBso0gq2sUZ

We will have a quiz on the Articles of Confederation, Convention, and Compromise on Tuesday 1/20

__reading questions that may help you__

 * Why did the newly free states choose this form of governmental organization?
 * What were some of the things that the government could do under The Articles?
 * Create a list of 5 or 6 weaknesses(things the gov't COULD NOT do) that existed under the Articles.
 * What problems resulted in the country because of the weaknesses?


 * Overall, what can be said about the problems under the Articles? What are the 2 big concerns for the new nation?
 * Many people at the time viewed the problems as "growing pains" for a new nation. What event changed their minds?
 * What was the purpose of the convention in Philadelphia in May of 1787?
 * What were the 1st two steps taken by the delegates to the Convention?
 * How might one of the above steps be perceived by outsiders?
 * What are the key elements to the plan proposed by James Madison?
 * Those who questioned Madison's plan created their own outline for government. What are the key part of this plan?
 * What issue kept the delegates from agreeing on either proposal?
 * How did the issue get resolved?
 * Which theory on the motives of the Framers do you think best describes what happened in Philadelphia?
 * What proof can you use to support your point of view?

pgs 47-58 Compromise, The New Document, and Ratification
 * What compromises were reached at the convention?
 * What basic principles were included in the new constitution?
 * Create a simple outline of the new document. Include introduction through Article 7
 * Once the delegates' work was done, what was the next major task at hand?
 * What problems did the supporters of the new government face?
 * How did those in favor of the Constitution promote their ideas?
 * What were the arguments against the new government?
 * What was offered to those against ratification as an incentive to support the Constitution?
 * How was this solution going to be incorporated into the Constitution? (see Art. V or pg. 60)

Videos to Assist with your study of the Constitution
[|A Prezi on the Principles of The Constitution] Preamble: [] Article I: [] Article II: Part 1 [] AND Part 2 [] Article III: [] OR [] Bill of Rights: [] Amendments: []

Check out the bottom of this page for discussions!

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Here is the powerpoint we have been using in class to cover the Constitution.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Interactive Constitution - Take some time to look through this. Well worth the effort.
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Chapter 1
You are responsible, outside of class, for looking at and knowing some key ideas from Chapter 1.

Tuesday, Aug 19
pg 3-6 & 10-12

Wednesday, Aug 20
skim 36-40, watch: http://youtu.be/-1bt6bNmtg8

read 40-42 + 795-796 watch: []



Thursday, Aug 21
Review Dec of Ind.

Tuesday, Jan 21
What's in the Constitution? Read pages 49-54 & 58-61

Wednesday, Jan 22
Why are things in the Constitution? Read page 44 & 45.

Due for Wednesday, Jan. 15
pgs 42-44 Articles of Confederation

DUE BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Videos to assist you in completing the study guide.

Friday
American Democracy Test Forms of Government Politics History Dec of Ind Art of Conf. Const. Conv. Ratification The Constitution

Monday
Underpinnings Constitution Test

Material progress check -- Assessment #1 -- Chapter 1 and 2 material. Here are some of the main ideas that will be covered on the test history of government philosophies types of government types of economies beliefs in the American democracy

colonial history movement towards independence The Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation (weaknesses and problems) The Constitutional (Philadelphia) Convention (purpose, plans, debates, compromises) Motives of the Framers Debate on Ratification What is in the Constitution (principles and basic outline of document)

Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Article I

1. How often are Representatives to be elected?

2. How old must a Representative be to be elected?

3. How long is the term for a senator?

4. How were senators originally chosen? Which amendment changed that?

5. How old does someone have to be to be a senator?

6. Who is the president of the Senate and when may that person vote?

7. Which legislative body as the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official?

8. Who shall officiate when a president is tried for impeachment?

9. What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached?

10. Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress?

11. In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes originate?

12. What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto?

13. What happens when a president doesn’t return a bill in 10 days and what is the exception to that rule?

14. In Section 8, the Constitution lists or enumerates the powers of Congress. List six of them.

15. In Section 8, which clause gives Congress the most general, non-specific powers?

16. In Section 9, there are three limitations on the power of Congress to deny people rights. What are those three limitations?

17. When may the writ of habeas corpus be suspended by Congress?

18. Name three limits on the powers of the states.

Article II

19. How old does someone have to be to be elected president? 20. How is it determined how many electors each state has?

21. Name three powers of the President.

22. Name the body of Congress that must approve a treaty that the president has negotiated and the fraction of the vote they must approve it by.

23. Which body of Congress approves nominations?

24. What can a president or other officers be impeached for?

Article III

25. What is the term of office for Supreme Court justices? When may they be removed?

26. Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have?

27. In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

28. What must be necessary to convict someone of treason?

29. What are the qualifications to be a federal court judge?

Article IV

30. What is the topic of Article IV?

31. What does the Constitution say about how one state must regard the laws of another state?

32. What limitation is put on admitting new states to the Union?

=Article V= 33. What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed amendment?

34. What fraction of the states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified?

Article VI 35. What does the Constitution say about which law shall predominate if there is any conflict between laws?

36. What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden?

Article VII

37. How many states had to ratify the Constitution?

Unit 1 Powerpoints