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Unit 1 Constitutional Underpinnings

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Learning Objectives

LO 1.A.1: Compare how various models of representative democracy are reflected through major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.
LO 1.B.1: Analyze and compare democratic ideals reflected in U.S. foundational documents. 
LO 1.B.2: Compare and interpret Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy.
LO 1.C.1: Explain the relationship between key provisions of the Articles of Confederation and the debate over granting greater power to the federal government formerly reserved to the states.
LO 1.C.2: Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
LO 1.C.3: Explain how the issues raised in the ratification debate are reflected in ongoing philosophical disagreements about democracy and governmental power.
LO 1.D.1: Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances.
LO 1.E.1: Assess how the distribution of powers among three federal branches affects policy making
LO 1.F.1: Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
LO 1.F.2: Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.

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Vocabulary


Democracy

​Direct democracy
Representative democracy
Constitutionalism
Popular consent
Majority rule
Majority
Plurality
Ideology
Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
Bicameralism
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan

Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
Federalists
Antifederalists
Federalist Papers
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Divided Government
Judicial Review
Writ of Mandamus
Impeachment
Devolution revolution
Federalism
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Dual Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Confederation

Expressed Powers

Implied Powers

Reserved Powers

Necessary & Proper Clause

Inherent Powers

Commerce Clause

Federal mandate

Concurrent Powers

Full Faith & Credit Clause

Interstate Commerce

National Supremacy

State’s Rights
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Activities & Handouts


​Signposts of Democracy descriptions
Signposts of Democracy worksheet
Signposts of Democracy survey
Unit 1 Study Guide (* Read pgs 32-44) Part A
Unit 1 Study Guide (* Read pgs 52-70) Part B
Unit 1 Study Guide (* Read pgs 70-89) Part C
Unit 1 Study Guide (* Read Chapter 4) Part D
Weebly & Tech Instructions
Weebly Submission Blue 5
Weebly Submission Silver 5
Weebly Submission Blue 6
Weebly Submission Silver 6

Federalist 10 Reading
Federalist 10 
Graphic Organizer
Student Flipboard Instructions doc
Locke Precis doc (It doesn't have to be typed)
Brutus 1 Reading doc
Brutus 1 Questions doc
Federalist 10 & 51 Excerpts doc
Federalist 10 & 51 Questions doc



Prof. Chemerinsky on the US Constitution
US Constitution doc to annotate throughout the year
US Government Beginnings doc
Chain Review doc
Amending the Constitution doc

FRQ How-To Slidedeck
Federalism- Whose has the power? doc

Federalism iCivics game


Colbert Discusses Federalism

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Federalism doc
Advantages & Disadvantages of Federalism doc
Unit 1 Review doc

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