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Journal #1 Think like a philosopher: What is your view of human
nature? In other words, are people fundamentally good or evil?
Selfless or selfish?
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Why government? Why is it necessary? In your groups, complete
Part I of Teenage World. Be prepared to share your answers and come
up with an answer to this question: What type of society would this
teenage world be? Would it be better or worse than society is
now?
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If you said a better society You agree with the philosophy of
Jean-Jacques Rousseau! Man in the state of nature (no government)
is good
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If you said a worse society You agree with the philosophy of
Thomas Hobbes! Man in the state of nature is greedy, selfish, and
cruel A strong government and authority is needed to keep people in
order People give up freedoms for safety Life in the state of
nature would be nasty, brutish, and short and mean constant
war
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If you said both You agree with the philosophy of John Locke!
Natural rights = life, liberty, property Rights in a state of
nature would be insecure So, what is the next step? Complete Part
II in your groups.
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How do you compare with Locke? Government exists only with the
consent of the governed; governments job is to protect rights
People formed social contracts with the government Giving up a
little freedom to secure rights If the government doesnt keep up
its end of the social contract People have the right/responsibility
to overthrow the government if it fails to protect rights
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Journal #2 Who should decide the curriculum (or units of study)
in a class? Option 1: Just the teacher Option 2: Teacher and
students List the pros and cons of Option 1. List the pros and cons
of Option 2. Which option is more effective, in your opinion?
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Who rules? Forms of government: Democracy Direct Representative
Autocracy Monarchy Dictatorship Theocracy Oligarchy Anarchy
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Which form of government do you think is best? Which form of
government do you think is worst?
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Forms of Democracy Direct or pure democracy People as a whole
make direct decisions Representative democracy People elect leaders
and representatives to make decisions
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Journal #3 It has been said that democracy is the worst form of
government except all the others that have been tried. Winston
Churchill, British prime minister during World War II 1. Democracy
is the worst form of govt Why? What are some problems with
democracy? 2. except all the others Compare democracy to another
form of government.
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Discussion Why are the votes different/identical? Did the
representatives actually represent the will of the people? What are
some flaws in representative democracy? What are some benefits?
Would a direct democracy be possible in the US? Why or why
not?
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Democratic Concepts Fundamental Worth of the Individual
Majority rule, minority rights Necessity of compromise Individual
freedom Equality of all people
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Basic Ideals and Principles Popular consent or sovereignty
Respect for the individual Equality of opportunity Personal liberty
Rule of law
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Journal #4 What does it mean to be a member of something? What
are you a member of at Valley or in your community? How do you know
you are part of this group?
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Citizenship Facts Citizen: A participating member of a countrys
political community, a legal status Rights and
responsibilities?
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Rights and responsibilities Rights: Voting, holding public
office (with some exceptions), freedom to travel and be protected
abroad (ex. embassies, passport control), government services, etc.
Responsibilities: Voting, paying taxes, serving on a jury or in the
military (draft), etc.
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Constitutional Basis Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment
(1868): All persons born or naturalized in the United States and
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United
States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or
enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of
citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any
person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection
of the laws.
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Ways to become a citizen 1. By birth (natural born): Right of
the soil: Birth in the United States or its territories Right of
the blood: Parents are American citizens 2. Naturalization
(immigration)
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Naturalization Available for legal permanent residents (green
card holders) over age 18, generally after at least five years of
residence (three years if married to a U.S. citizen) -Must know
English and pass a citizenship test -Moral character and no
felonies -Oath of allegiance, agreeing to support the Constitution
and defend the U.S.
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Argument Writing How do you win an argument?
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Report Based on all of the evidence you have found in your
groups, write a paragraph-length police report of your findings.
Include: Description of the scene What Queenie said Whether the
evidence supports what Queenie said Conclusion/recommendation
Explanation of evidence supporting the conclusion
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Journal #5 What was the most interesting thing you found from
doing the demographics research yesterday? Most surprising? How is
census and demographics information used in government and
politics?
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British in America 1585-1600s: British Crown granted charters
for colonial governments Colonists supposed to have full rights of
Englishmen Mercantilism: Colonies exist to support the Mother
Country Britain used American exports (food, raw materials)
Americans had to buy British imports (manufactured goods)
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American Colonies More democratic Smuggling British Parliament
looked the other way Salutary neglect French and Indian War
(1754-1763) changed everything British win made them the dominant
power in N. America
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Build up to Revolution and a new government End of salutary
neglect Locke and other Enlightenment figures influenced the
Founding Fathers and the Continental Congress Thomas Paine wrote
Common Sense, 1776 July 1776: Moment of decision Independence or
not?
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Continental Congress Committees Frontier residents: Bobby,
Kristen, Christine, Casey Tories (pro-British): Shenna, Katelynn,
Cody, Jessica Colonial Merchants: Alex, Kelly, Maxine, Nate Western
Expansionists: Peter, Heather, Jacob, Bea Sons of Liberty: Sam,
Bryanna, Kiernan, Lauren
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Committee Work 1. Read your committees background and prepare
an opening statement. 2. Support or reject seven British actions
based on the colonial group you are role-playing. Debate: 1. Each
committee gives opening statements. 2. Discussion of British
actions 3. Final vote on independence
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Journal #6 Think back to yesterday use your notes if you need
help: Which actions by Parliament and the king violated the
colonists right to sovereignty? Which actions violated colonists
rights to life, liberty, and property?
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Declaration of Independence Looking at the Declaration of
Independence: Find three ideas/phrases that were influenced by
Locke (or principles of democracy)
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Articles of Confederation The Constitution's rough draft In
place from 1781-1789 During this time, the US had no president! No
Supreme Court! Basically, each state was like its own country
Confederation: Loose organization of states united for a common
purpose
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Journal #7 Explain why the framers of the Articles of
Confederation gave the central government very limited power. What
had they just gone through that would make them want to do this?
Thought question: If the Articles had remained in place (no
Constitution), what do you think would have happened to the US in
the future? Would it be the same country as it is today?
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Committee Reports 1. Summarize the problems 2. State options 3.
Share the option you have selected and the reasons why 4. Assess
how successful this option would be under the current government 5.
Identify other options that would have a greater impact IF the
government had the power to do it
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Vote Proposal: A meeting should be held in May of 1787 to
consider the issues facing the US and amend the Articles of
Confederation to make it more effective in addressing the problems
of the Union.
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Basic Questions of the Constitutional Convention How do we
balance the power of the central (federal) government with the
power of the states? How do we protect peoples individual rights?
Unitary government too strong Confederation government too weak
Solution: Federalism Power divided between the national government
and the states (dual sovereignty)
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Main problems to resolve in 1787 How would Congress be chosen?
How many representatives would each state have? How would slaves be
counted for taxes and representation? Needed to make a series of
compromises
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Main problems to resolve in 1789 Ratifying the Constitution
Amend vs. get rid of the Articles Including a Bill of Rights
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Journal #8 What do you know about illegal immigration? This
seems to be a topic that has come up several times in class
already. How do you know what you know (where do you get your
information from)? Do you have a set opinion on the issue or are
you more undecided/apathetic? List everything you know about how to
write a good CAPT-style persuasive essay.
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Two laws, two articles Alabama: HB 56 Arizona (and
nation-wide): Obama Administration Deportation Policy
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No journal! Take out your articles and essays and start
writing. You will have 45 min. to finish. Include: An intro, 3 body
paragraphs (if you are pressed for time, 2 body paragraphs), and a
conclusion Make sure you are addressing your letter to the editor
When you are finished, grade yourself with the rubric in your
packet
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Constitutional Compromises Look at two key constitutional
compromises through the lens of representatives from specific
states. States you will be representing: Connecticut: Maxine, Alex
Delaware: Bobby Georgia: Nate Maryland: Sam Massachusetts: Cody,
Kiernan New Hampshire: Shenna New Jersey: Peter New York: Kristen,
Kelly North Carolina: Jake, Lauren Pennsylvania: Katelynn Rhode
Island: Heather, Bryanna South Carolina: Bea, Jessica Virginia:
Christine, Casey