This week we will be wrapping up our Presidential Election Simulation and selecting our new class presidents. After our swearing in ceremony we will begin to analyze why the electoral college was created and how it affects presidential selection. We will look specifically at the 2000 presidential election between Gore/Bush and analyze how a president can win the popular vote but not obtain the necessary 270 electoral college votes to become president. We will also uncover the reasons why people between the age of 18-20 are the group that is least likely to vote.
We will have the results from our Presidential election and will soon swear in our class presidents. As we are waiting for the votes to come in, we will begin to focus on the Legislative Branch. This week students will identify what political party most closely represents their own political views, then we will divide the class into the House of Representatives and the Senate. We will learn what the function and purpose of the Legislative branch is.... to make laws! You will begin to brainstorm ideas for legislation and at last, to draft a bill that will be presented to the entire Congress and perhaps the President for his signature!
We will also focus on the upcoming final exam. On Monday I will hand out the study guide for the final exam. I have also posted it here in case you want to get a jump start.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FINAL CANDIDATES!!!!
0 period - Ashley Slay / VP Samantha Irish v Charlie Moon/ VP Juan Gamez
2nd period - Hayley Kramer / VP Addy Summers v Fabian Lucero/ VP
4th period- Alyssa Guevara / v Nathan Begley / VP Eric Hillman
5th period - Edgar Poe / Shaquille Wallace v Bobby Lewis / VP Bethann Race
BELLWORK
1. The least likely people to vote are between the ages of 18-20. Why do you think people in this age range don't vote?
2. Do you think your vote is important? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think the electoral college was created?
CLASSWORK
1. Discuss general election campaign.
2. Campaign Trail- We will go to various classes where our presidential candidates will address their political ideology.
3. The class will vote on who they feel would be the best president.
4. After the 3 classes vote we will return to the room and each person will vote for the person they want to be president.
5. The president will be announced!!! (Swearing in on Tuesday and Wednesday)
BELLWORK
1. Where do you see yourself in 6 months?
2. What do you care about?
3. List TWO goals that you hope to accomplish in the NEAR FUTURE?
4. On a scale of 1 -10 how excited/happy are you to graduate in May from Cienega?
5. What are your personal strengths?
6. What are your personal weaknesses?
7. What strategies do you use in your life when times get tough?
CLASSWORK
1. Watch videos of President Obama's Inauguration and his 2009 and 2010 State of the Union address to Congress.
2. Swear in all newly elected class Presidents and Vice Presidents.
3. Students will choose a partner and complete a written activity identifying roles, responsibilities, and requirements for Congressional leaders. Students will use a copy of the U.S. Constitution to identify needed information.
BELLWORK
1. What is the main function of the Executive Branch?
2. What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?
CLASSWORK
1. Take notes on the functions/powers of Congress.
2. Divide students into Senate and House of Representatives.
3. Talk about drafting legislation - show the video School House Rock- "I'm Just a Bill."
HOMEWORK
Click on the PDF file below and read Section 1- "The Role of Congress" then answer the questions 1-4 shown on page 97. This assignment is due on Monday, December 5th!
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