Unit 1 Constitutional Underpinnings
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.
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.
Vocabulary
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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 |
Activities & Handouts
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
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
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
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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