GC.14 Identify the Tennessee representatives and senators to U.S. Congress. P, T What am I learning today? Who is our Federal legislators Why am I learning this? To know who
GC.15 Describe the powers of U.S. Congress, including: • Appropriations • Declaration of war • Commerce • Implied powers • Confirmations • Necessary and proper clause H What am I
GC.16 Analyze Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including: • Appointments • Oath of office • Commander-in-chief of the military • Powers of the
GC.17 Identify major departments of the executive branch, including: • Defense • State • Education • Treasury • Justice P What am I learning today? The major departments of the
GC.18 Explain the Electoral College system, and compare and contrast arguments for and against it. G, H, P What am I learning today? How our Electoral College operates Why am
GC.19 Analyze Article III of the Constitution as it relates to judicial power, including the length of terms and the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court. P C.20 Explain the
GC.21 Explain the process of judicial review established by Marbury v. Madison. H, P, T GC.22 Describe the Supreme Court’s role in determining the constitutionality of laws and acts of
GC.23 Evaluate the Supreme Court’s interpretations of the freedoms articulated in the 1st Amendment, including: • Schenck v. United States • New York Times v. United States • Engel v.
GC.24 Explain the 2nd Amendment, and evaluate its various interpretations. P, T GC.25 Evaluate the Supreme Court’s interpretations of freedoms in the 4th through 8th Amendments, including: • Mapp v.
Bellwork/Group Work With your neighbor, identify your current knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement. Ask each other these questions: Our Standard GC.26Evaluate the Supreme Court’s interpretations of the freedoms in