Constitutional Underpinnings

Mastery Product Questions

  1. What was the founders’ view of the purpose of government and the role of the citizen in the American Republic?
  2. Define the following concepts: democratic theory, republicanism, pluralist theory, majoritarianism, and the elitist theory.
  3. Compare how various models of representative democracy are reflected through major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.
  4. How does the constitution underpin U.S. government?
  5. Analyze causes and effects of constitutional compromises in addressing political, economic, and regional divisions.
  6. Why did the Anti-Federalists fear the new governmental system? ( Analyze questions over the allocation and scope of central power within a federal structure.)
  7. Evaluate the relationship between separation of powers and checks and balances. Give examples for the checks among the branches.
  8. Explain how and why the appropriate balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
  9. What influence should the federal government have over state and local issues such as education, affirmative action, abortion, and the environment?​

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
​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
​Iron Triangles

Reading/Study Guides

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


Activities & Handouts


​Signposts of Democracy descriptions
Signposts of Democracy worksheet
Purpose & Dilemma of Government  disc 
*** Weebly & Tech Instructions
​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
*** Flipboard Instructions  ​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
Federalism- Whose has the power? doc
Federalism iCivics game
Federalism doc
Federalism Hunt worksheet
Advantages & Disadvantages of Federalism doc
Federalism USA PPT
Federalism USA doc
FRQ How-To Slidedeck
Unit 1 Review doc


Colbert Discusses Federalism

Crash Course Videos