GC.09 Define the concepts of democracy and republic, and examine the relationship between the two. What am I learning today? The definitions of democracy and republic and how they are
The Legislative Branch Overview: Students will analyze the functions of the legislative branch of the federal government. GC.10 Analyze Article I and the 17th Amendment of the Constitution as they
BELLWORK – This can be group work – put everyone’s name on it. Choose three (3) US (Federal) House of Representative Members (outside of Tennessee) from 3 different states. We
GC.13 Describe the process of how a bill becomes a law. P What am I learning today? The steps it takes for a bill to become a law Why am
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