Name: _________________________________________________________ Period: ______________ Week: 14–16 Dates: 11/16–12/1 Unit: The Executive & Judicial Branch Chapters 13–15

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Assignment Your Score Total Points Possible

Good to Know Vocabulary 26

Chapter Executive Notes 30

Presidential Survey Activity 30

Executive Branch Investigation 73

Chapter Judicial Notes 30

Supreme Court Investigation 43

Homework

Powers of the President 14

Chapter 13 Guided Reading (pages 8 & 9) 25

Chapter 14 Guided Reading (pages (17 &18) 26

TOTAL 297

Upcoming Activities/Announcements

11/19 - FFA Meeting 11/19-11/20 - Bishop Gone11/24 - Morning Wave 11/24-11/26 - Thanksgiving Break

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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17 E 18 O*Executive Branch*President Activity

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FFA Meeting 6pm

Bishop Gone

20 O*Current Events*Executive Branch Investigation

Bishop Gone

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Morning Wave* Judicial Branch * Supreme Court

Investigation

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30 E 1 O*Unit Test*Miranda Rights EC*The Supremes

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Good to Know Vocabulary!Word Definition

Commander in Chief

Presidential Primary

Platform

Electorate

Electoral College

Line Item Veto

Libel

Executive Order

Bureaucracy

Docket

Slander

Customs Duty

Miranda Rule

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH Cue Column

(titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions)

Executive Branch

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Summary: (3 Complete sentences 5 pts)

Cue Column(titles, vocab, big

ideas, test questions)

Executive Branch

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who may be your favorite president? When considering the following categories, circle the most appealing characteristics of a president that are given next to the categories. All choices correspond only to the forty-four presidents of the United States, therefore not all possibilities in the real world are present. Rank the most important categories by indicating (#1 through whatever number you choose as very important to you.) For example, you might think that “Pets” and “Religion” are the only categories which you think are extremely important qualities, so only these categories will have #1 and #2 by them; the other categories have choices recorded, but no number by the category.______1. Marital Status: Married / Single / Not important ______2.Children: Must have children / Must not have children / Not important

_____3.Pet(s): Should have a pet while president / Should not have pets / Not important

_____4.Education:.Does not need to have a college education / Should have a college education, but not necessary to be an “Ivy League” college / Should have an education from an Ivy League college. _____5.Religion: Should not be a member of any religion (atheist/agnostic/ deist) / Should be a Protestant /Should be a Catholic / Does not matter if president is religious or not. _____6 Occupation: Should have been a business person / Should have been in politics before becoming president / Should have been an attorney or judge / Should have been a teacher or professor / Not important what the president’s occupation was before becoming president. _____7.Military Service: A President should have a military background / A President should NOT have a military background / Not important whether a president has been in the military or not. _____8.Offices Held: Should have worked for the federal government in some way / Should have been at least a state official / should not have worked for the government before becoming president / Does not matter what offices were held before becoming president.

_____9.Age at Inauguration: 35 to 49 age range / 50-60 age range / 61-70 age range

_____10.Sport or Hobby: No need to have any sport or hobby / must have competed in an outdoor sport / must like outdoor sports / must at least have a hobby / (you can circle more than one in this category)

Presidents who most closely meet my criteria are:

Three interesting facts I learned about presidents from this exercise were…

President Fact

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The Executive Branch Computer Lab investigation

and Powerpoint/Document Collage

In the computer lab, create a document or Powerpoint slide which includes the following requested information and answers to questions below:

Email to BISHOP by 2:00pm on Friday 11/20 :)

As you explore the Executive Branch of the United States Government, create an informational and creative Powerpoint show that includes photos and words to capture the following:

Slide #: 1. Use www.whitehouse.gov Find a photo of each of the following: The White House (exterior

view), and three shots of rooms in the White House. Be sure to label these rooms. (8pts)2. Take a tour of one or two rooms in the White House by clicking on the “History &Tours” link just

above the search box. Identify which rooms you toured and explain their purpose. (6pts)3. Choose one of the Executive Office of the President links, and do the following: Explain what

the Office does, find an appropriate picture of the Office or people associated with that office, and include two interesting facts about the office you choose.(4pts)

4. Click on the “President’s Cabinet” under the “Your government” side panel link section. Choose five members of the President’s cabinet, and identify the person (by inserting a photo), what his/her title is, and one interesting facts about each person.(15pts)

5. Type the following address : http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/ , and click on the “Presidential Biography” of President Barack Obama. Create a slide that captures some of his background, include: photo, at least five interesting facts.(10pts)

6. Go back to http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/ , and click on “Presidents’ Hall”. Choose one president you don’t know much about, and gather the same information about him as you did in #5. (10pts)

7. Choose two of the Vice Presidents and/or First Ladies to create a Powerpoint page of interesting information include: photo and five fun fasts.(10 points each person)

8. Google search the answer to as many of the following questions as you can (Extra Credit 2pts each):

• What was one bill President Obama has vetoed? When was it vetoed?• What was one Executive Order President Obama signed?• Which President has vetoed the most bills in our history?• Name a president of the United States who was not married while in office.• Who was our shortest president? How “short” was he?

Websites which can help you in your searches: - www.whitehouse.gov - www.google.com

Total: 73 points Possible Extra Credit: 10 points

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Powers of the President(homework)

Part 1Directions: Match the appropriate Presidential role to the appropriate Presidential power.

1. Chief-of-State2. Chief Executive3. Chief Economic Planner4. Chief Legislator5. Chief Diplomat6. Commander-In-Chief

Part 2Directions: Using the information from your textbook and the section above, define the following presidential powers in the space provided.

1. executive power:

2. diplomatic power:

3. military power:

4. legislative and judicial power:

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2 Guided Reading and Review Chapter 13, Section 1

Section 1 Guided Reading and ReviewThe President’s Job Description

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A. As You ReadAs you read Section 1, fill in a brief description for each of the roles of the President given below.

B. Reviewing Key TermsMatch the descriptions in Column 1 with the terms in Column II. Write the correct letter in eachblank.

Column I_____ 7. chief of state_____ 8. chief executive _____ 9. chief administrator _____ 10. chief diplomat_____ 11. commander in chief _____ 12. chief legislator _____ 13. chief of party _____ 14. chief citizen

Formal Qualifications for President

1. Age

2. Citizenship

3. U. S. residence

Term and Compensation

4. Maximum term length

5. Annual salary

6. Annual expenses

Column IIa. proposes laws to Congressb. ceremonial head of governmentc. represents the American peopled. heads the federal bureaucracye. determines foreign policyf. leads his or her political partyg. commands the armed forcesh. sees that the nation’s laws are carried out

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4 Guided Reading and Review Chapter 13, Section 2

A. As You ReadAs you read Section 2, use the chart below to write the correct order of succession to the presidency.

The Order of Succession to the Presidency

1. ______________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________

Answer the following questions in the blanks provided.

6. How does the Constitution provide for situations in which the President is disabled? __________________________________________________________________________________________

7. What duties are given to the Vice President by the Constitution? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. How are Vice Presidents usually selected? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. How can a vacancy in the vice presidency be filled?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. Reviewing Key TermsWrite the definition of each term in the blank provided.

10. presidential succession ____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

11. balance the ticket__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Section 2 Guided Reading and ReviewPresidential Succession and the Vice Presidency

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The Judicial Branch Cue Column

(titles, vocab, big ideas, test questions)

The Judicial Branch(Chapters 18-21)

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Cue Column(titles, vocab, big ideas,

test questions)

The Judicial Branch(Chapters 18-21)

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Cue Column(titles, vocab, big ideas,

test questions)

The Judicial Branch(Chapters 18-21)

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Summary (3-5 Complete Sentences 5 pts)

Cue Column(titles, vocab, big ideas,

test questions)

The Judicial Branch(Chapters 18-21)

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SUPREME COURT INVESTIGATION

1.Go to this site : http://www.oyez.org/

Click on “Justices” in the top blue bar, and click on “John G. Roberts Jr.” on the right panel. Find out the following information as you read about him.

Age: Education:

Experience (just write two jobs he has had before becoming Chief Justice):

Three interesting facts about Chief Justice Roberts:

2.Go back to the “Justices”, and find out the same information on two additional justices of your choice: Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. Alito, Jr. ,Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan (If you choose Justice Kagan, you will have to conduct a search for articles on her personal background.)

Name of justice:

Age: Education:

Experience (just write two jobs s/he has had before):

Three interesting facts about this justice:

Name of justice:

Age: Education:

Experience (just write two jobs s/he has had before):

Three interesting facts about this justice:

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3. Take the Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court by going to http://www.oyez.org/tour/ . Choose four rooms to “tour” and write one fact about each room.

Room 1:

Room 2:

Room 3:

Room 4:

4. Click on “Cases” on the top blue bar. Choose three cases to read the fact sheets, and record the following information on each:

Case Name __________________________

Summarize the Facts of the Case:

Summarize the Question being asked before the Supreme Court:

What was the conclusion (vote) in the case? Do you agree or disagree with the vote, and why/why not?

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Case Name __________________________

Summarize the Facts of the Case:

Summarize the Question being asked before the Supreme Court:

What was the conclusion (vote) in the case? Do you agree or disagree with the vote, and why/why not?

Case Name __________________________

Summarize the Facts of the Case:

Summarize the Question being asked before the Supreme Court:

What was the conclusion (vote) in the case? Do you agree or disagree with the vote, and why/why not?

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Section 1: Guided Reading and ReviewThe National Judiciary

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A. As You ReadAs you read Section 1, answer the questions below.

1. What did Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution create? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What are constitutional courts? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What are special courts? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Under what circumstances may federal courts hear a case? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. What is the procedure for the selection of federal judges? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What is the primary function of federal judges? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. How long are the terms of judges of constitutional courts? __________________________

8. How long are the terms of judges in special courts? ________________________________

B. Reviewing Key TermsWrite the definition of each term in the left column in the box in the right column.

Term Definition

exclusive jurisdiction 9.

concurrent jurisdiction 10.

plaintiff 11.

defendant 12.

original jurisdiction 13.

appellate jurisdiction 14.

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A. As You ReadComplete each sentence by finishing it in the blank provided.1. The term “ judicial review” means ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.2. In the United States, the court of last resort in questions of federal law is__________________

________________________________________________________________________________.3. The first case in which the court used its power of judicial review was ____________________

________________________________________________________________________________.4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving ______________________ or

those affecting ___________________________________________________________________.5. A case is accepted if at least _________________ Court justices agree to place it on the docket.6. When the Supreme Court accepts a case, it receives written documents called _____________

and hears _______________________________________________________________________.7. The opening day of each Supreme Court term is ______________________________________.

B. Reviewing Key TermsComplete each sentence in Column I by writing the letter of the correct term from Column II in the blank.

Column I_____ 8. A justice who agrees with the Opinion of the Court

may nonetheless decide to write a ___._____ 9. If the Chief Justice agrees with the Opinion of the

Court, he or she decides who will write the ___._____ 10. When the Supreme Court accepts a case for review,

it issues a ___._____ 11. Justices who disagree with an Opinion of the Court

may register their views by writing a ___._____ 12. If an inferior court wants guidance from the Supreme

Court on a particular question of law, it may issue a ___.

Section 3 Guided Reading and ReviewThe Supreme Court

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Column IIa. writ of certiorari

b. certificate

c. dissenting opinion

d. concurring opinion

e. majority opinion

MIRANDA RIGHTSDue:____12/1______ Extra Credit: 20 test points

You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. Do you understand?

Anything you do say may be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand?

You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future. Do you understand?

If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. Do you understand?

If you decide to answer questions now without an attorney present you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney. Do you understand?

Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you, are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present?

Must memorize this version within a 10 word accuracy!

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