Government week 1

Week of September 23Write down in planner

September 23 – Texas Knowledge class activity. Students will work in groups to answer general knowledge of Texas questions and triviaSeptember 24 – Pre-AP – Go over topic and streamline. Show classes what is an annotative bibliography and how to document sourcesLevel continue with Regions of Texas. Red Computer LabSeptember 25 – Review for Test - Geography - Students can take notes home to review.September 26 – Part A – Multiple Choice Test – Red Computer LabSeptember 27 – LGI - Part B – Written Test. Students will pick one of the following to answer

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Students will pick one of the following to answerUnit 1 : Geography and Historical Impact Part B Test

|1.| |Describe the difference between a savanna and grassland. | |2.| |Explain how the relative location of Texas affects the state’s economic and social development.| |3.| |Explain how physical environment affects human activities.| |4.| |Explain the positive and negative effects of the relative location of the Gulf of Mexico.| |5.| |Describe the size of Texas, comparing it to other areas of the United States.| |6.| |What features of the Coastal Plains make it a popular region?| |7.| |What has made El Paso an important commercial, cultural, and manufacturing center, include the purpose of maquiladoras?|

|8.| |Name two economic activities that are important to the Piney Woods. Explain why they are important.|

|9.| |Describe the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway.|

Week of September 30September 30–Hand back Unit 1 Part B written test and A questions. Label new set of notes for interactive folder. Give student a worksheet to place in spiral.Glue the 7 Principles in the US and Texas Constitutions worksheet in spiral.

October 1 –Computer Lab - Begin DIPs (Define, Interpret, and Picture of Word). Pick any 5 vocabulary from Unit 2 and 1 Person from this Unit (Why is this person important in Government and Picture of Person). Students will email me ([email protected]) or print finished work. This will be glued in class spiral. Must be on one (1) page, front only.

October 2 –Explain the process of the Three Branches of Govt. and job title. 3 Branches of Govt. – paper, rock, scissors game to understand the 3 Branches. Use School House Rock as Mnemonic device with p,r,s.

October 3- LGI - Notes over the basics of Government.

October 4–Class Activity over Maps, Charts and Graphs. Explanation of how Government works. Discuss the essential questions and current events. "Play by the Rules". Explanation of how Government works. In class activities.

Review over Part A of Test Review and discuss common missed questionsExplain grading of Part B of Test

Once index cards are passed out, glue it to the spiral and label it Unit 2 - Government

Unit 1 Review


Glue this worksheet in Spiral

|1. Describe the responsibilities of each branch of the Texas|

|government.|

|2.| |What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?|

|3.| |Explain the seven principals of Government|

|4.| |What is the procedure for amending the state constitution? |

|Why is it necessary to amend it?|

|5.| |Why is the Bill of Rights important? Explain your answer.|

|6.| |List the steps needed for a bill to become a law. Explain the|

| process of how a bill can become a law with or without the|

| governor's signing the bill.|

|7.| |What may happen if a state does not manage its money wisely?|

Unit 2 questionsWrite down in Spiral

What you will learn about Government

People rule based on effective ideas and model their government after others.

CitizenshipDemocracyRole of Government

What is government and what are its functions?How are the seven principles of democracy reflected in the Texas constitution?How are the Texas and U.S. Government similar and different?How does the Texas government collect its revenue?What rights and responsibilities do citizens have within a democratic society?

Key Vocabulary

|bicameral| |constitution| |amendment| |civic responsibility/duty|

|civil law| |criminal law| |felony| |misdemeanor|

|grand jury| |petit jury| |indictment| |no bill|

|plea bargain| |redistricting| |oversight| |resolution|

|republicanism| |revenue| |expenditure| |budget|

|fiscal| |franchise tax| |windfall| |limited government|

|federalism| |bond| |veto| |point of view|

|individual rights| |republic| |democracy| |political party|

|special interest groups| |separation of powers| popular sovereigntychecks and balances

Key People

Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" RossJohn Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack")James A. Baker IIIHenry B. GonzálezKay Bailey HutchisonBarbara JordanRaymond L. TellesSam RayburnRaul A. Gonzalez Jr.Dwight Eisenhower Lyndon B. Johnson George W. Bush

October 2, 2013

Warm – upWhat is the purpose to amending the Constitution?

Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Gonzales. It is also known at the "Lexington of Texas". Texas

responded to Mexico with the words "Come and Take it" when they tried to take the towns cannon

7 Principles of Government

We will explain about Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers (Remember this unit for life)

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Three Branches of Government

Understanding the 3 Branches of Government

Executive Branch - Rock - Enforces the lawsLegislative Branch - Paper - Makes the lawsJudicial Branch - Scissors - Evaluate the laws

Easy way to remember Bicameral

Bicameral - 2 Houses - House of Representatives and Senate. Legislative Branch

Think of a 2 hump camel (8th grade - The Connecticut Compromise or the Great Compromise was settled; one house of Congress would provide proportional representation, whereas the other would provide equal representation.)

There are several similarities between Texas and U.S constitution.They both have a Bill of Rights





United States

Texas

EXECUTIVE BRANCHPresident

LEGISLATIVE BRANCHCongress

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Courts

EXECUTIVE BRANCHGovernor

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

State Legislature

JUDICIAL BRANCH

Courts

Texas Branches of Government

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Know your Facts !



October 3

Write down notes

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Unit 2 – Government Notes

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|The Constitution – Tells how the government will be run and sets limits on government powers. (The owner’s manual)|

|a.| |Texas has had 7 constitutions|

|i.| |First in 1827 for Coahuila y Tejas – gave little power to the people|

|ii.| |1836 – Independent country |

|iii.| |1845 – Joint the U.S. as the 28th state|

|iv.| |1876 – Still is still in use.|

|1.| |As of November 2011 a total of 653 amendments|

|2.| |Texas Constitution limits Governor powers, but still can:|

|a.| |Make appointments to government positions|

|b.| |Remove officials|

|c.| |National Guard|

|d.| |Power to veto (Legislative can override)|

|e.| |Line item veto (able to remove parts of the bill)|

|f.| |Call Special Sessions|

|b.| |Three Branches of Government|

|i.| |Legislative – They make the laws. 2 Houses (Bicameral). The Senate (31 members) and The House of Representatives (150 members). They make laws and approve the budget. Speaker of the House is in charge of the House of Representative and Lt. Governor is in charge of the Senate|

|1.| |They met once every two years. (unless called to a Special Session)|

|ii.| |Executive – Governor is the chief executive. They carry out the laws. Lt. Governor is the second highest office|

|iii.| |Judicial – Judges and Courts. They interpret the laws|

|iv.| |Checks and Balances – One branch does not dominate the others. Example the Governor can Veto a law by the legislative, but the legislative can override a Governor’s veto. Supreme Court can rule a law unconstitutional and abolish it.|

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|c.| |Bill of Rights – 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution. Citizen rights and Government limitations|

|i.|

|Amending or Changing the Constitution|

|1.|

|Legislature proposes a new Amendment|

|2.|

|Texas citizens vote to approve or not The Justice System – Think in 2’s|

|a.|

|Two kinds of laws:|

|i.|

|Civil – Dispute over property (Think of the People’s Court)|

|ii.|

|Criminal – Protect public from lawbreakers|

|1.|

|Felony – Serious Crime (Arson, Murder)|

|2.|

|Misdemeanor – Less serious (speeding)|

|b.|

|Two kind of juries:|

|i.|

|Grand Jury – Meets to see if there is enough evidence of a crime|

|ii.|

|Indictment – 9 of 12 members must agree then the person is formally accused of a crime (case goes to trial)|

|iii.|

|No Bill – Jury does not agree (goes free)|

|iv.|

|Petit Jury – Listens to evidence and decides verdict, must be unanimous|

|c.|

|Plea Bargin – To save time and money. Person admits to guilty so punishment will be less|

|d.|

|Two type of courts:|

|i.|

|Trail – Hear cases for the first time|

|1.|

|Justice of the Peace (rural ) and municipal (city) – Small offences|

|2.|

|County Court – Civil Cases|

|3.|

|District Courts – Criminal felony cases|

|ii.|

|Appeals – Review trail courts to make sure of fairness, can reverse verdicts|

|1.|

|Court of Criminal Appeals – Highest in criminal cases|

|2.|

|Texas Supreme Court – Highest in civil court|

|e.|

|Revenue – Receive money (taxes)|

|h.|

|Inalienable rights – In U.S. Declaration of Independence. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness are promised|

|f.|

|Expenditures – Pay money |

|g.|

|Oversight – Legislative power that allows Legislative to agree or disagree with the Governor’s appointment.|

What are people, states and countries views of

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What are some unique stories that you have heard associated

with texasExample: Travis drawing a line in the sand, the ghost tracks,

Montgomery county birthplace of the texas flag

What do you know about William B. Travis

Fought at the AlamoVictory or Death Letter

What do you know about his life before TexasHow old was he when he arrived in TexasWhat about Primary sources (journals)How did he know Stephen F. AustinDid he have a familyHow did Crockett and Bowie view him

Manuel de mier y teran

Best known for investigating the Freedonian Rebellion

What did he serve in Spain and MexicoWas he the boy who cried wolf - AnalogyView of TexasHow did he know Stephen F. AustinHow did he die

Texas Weather

1900 Galveston Storm1930's Dust Bowl1950 Drought2000 Hurricane Ike2011 Fires of Texas

Oil Business

1901 SpindletopHugh Roy Cullen - Passionist?George Strake - Houston 1st MillionaireBoom to BustH.L. Hunt vs C.M. "Dad" JoinerGovernor Ross SterlingTexas Railroad CommissionSourlakeHoward HughesJesse Jones

Richard King

Owner of the King RanchCurrently the largest ranch in the World

How did he acquire the landHow many acres is itHow did he get the money for the land

John Gates

Joseph F. Glidden invented Barbed WireNicknamed Bet a million

Light as air and cheaper than dirtHow is he associated with the Alamo

October 4, 2013What is the owner’s manual of the country called?

Items for todayReview from the weekAnswer Essential questions (7 Principles of Government)RepublicanismLimited GovernmentPlay by the Rules class activityHave activities that relate to upcoming Government terms.Understand the difference between Civil and Criminal Law

Unit 2 questions that we coveredPart B

|1. Describe the responsibilities of each branch of the |

|Texas government.|

|3.| |Explain the seven principals of Government|

|4.| |What is the procedure for amending the state|

| | |constitution? | |Why is it necessary to amend it?|

Review about Government

What is government and what are its functions?How are the seven principles of democracy reflected in the Texas constitution?

Good citizenship – Think about responsible behavior, attitudes.What are democratic values? What involvement can a person have?

Essential Question #1

Essential Question #D

Limited Government

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Forbidden City in Beijing, on June 5, 1989, one day after the Chinese government's violent crackdown on the Tiananmen protests. The man stood in the middle of the wide avenue, directly in the path of tanks. In response, the lead tank attempted to drive around the man, but the man repeatedly stepped into the path of the tank in a show of nonviolent action. In 1789, James Madison presented this idea and in the Constitution it limits the power of the government in several ways. It prohibits the government from directly interfering with certain key areas: conscience, expression and association. Other actions are forbidden to the federal government and are reserved to state or local governments.

Republicanism

Republicanism is the ideology of governing a society or state as a republic, where the head of state is appointed by means other than heredity, often through elections.

Republicanism is eliminating a king and creating a system of government where people are involved. Republicanism meant there would be more equality. The views of all the different classes of people would be incorporated into the government. People had to sacrifice their self interests to work for the good of the community.

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Who is Thomas Paine?

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Play by the Rules ActivityComputer / School

Each person will receive a piece of paper labeled: secret, rumor, passwordWrite your name on itFollow directions

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Play by the Rules ActivityUnderstanding the Judicial System

Activity

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Partner up One person go into the hall for 30 seconds while the other examines a sceneWhat happened?

What is Federalism?What are Checks and Balances?What is Separation of Powers?What year is the Current Texas Constitution adopted ?Describe a similarity between the Texas and United States Bill of RightsWhat can the Texas legislature do when the governor vetoes a bill to become a law?What is the purpose of amending the Texas Constitution? List the difference between a Civil Case and Criminal CaseList a Civic Duty? In order to get your birth certificate where would you go? Federal, State, County or CityIn order to get your driver license where would you go? Federal, State, County or CityWhat is Bi-Cameral?What is the Bill of Rights?

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