Thursday, December 21, 2017

Lesson on Thursday, December 21, 2017

Aim: How does the Constitution reflect and embody the principles of majoritarian or pluralist democracy?

Bell Ringer: Review Journal 17 (5 min)

Objectives:

3.7  Evaluate the extent to which the Constitution reflects and embodies the principles of majoritarian or pluralist democracy.

Agenda:

1. "The Constitution provided a judicious balance between order and freedom. It paid virtually no attention to equality." p. 79

2. Journal 18 - re: Which provisions of the U.S. Constitution have the most appeal in other countries? Which ones have the least appeal? What popular provisions lie outside the U.S. Constitution? Which provision has grown most in appeal in the period from 1946 to 2006? Only one provision has lost appeal. Which one? Speculate on the reasons for the growth and decline in these provisions?

3. Does the Constitution fit into a pluralist or majoritarian model? (discuss)

4. Chapter 3 Vocab Quiz

5. Concept Maps presentations (rest of class)

TERMS TO KNOW: social contract theory, republic, confederation, Articles of Confederation, Virginia Plan, James Madison, New Jersey Plan, The Great Compromise, electoral college, extraordinary majority, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, enumerated powers, necessary and proper clause, implied powers, judicial review, supremacy laws, Federalist No. 10, Federalist No. 51, Bill of Rights.

HOLIDAY BREAK ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Chapter 4 & 5 IDs due Monday, January 8, 2018 (for every day that an ID is late, your final grade for that assignment will be one whole grade less).

2. The Constitution Worksheet due Monday, January 8, 2018

3. Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, January 8, 2018

4. Check blog for journals to complete for Chapter 4.

5. Unit 2 Exam: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 

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