Introduction to the Constitution

US Constitution Study Guide

• We will work on this again tomorrow.

1.  How is the Constitution structured?

2.  What are the defining principles of the Constitutions?

Due Dates:

• Federalist Papers due Wednesday!

Debate Recap

2016 Political Fantasy Draft

• Which candidates do you like?  Dont like?   
• What will be your strategy in selecting your three candidates?
• We will follow up with this assignment next week!

Due Dates:

Federalist Papers Assignment:

• You will need to use the Googs to find copies of Federalist #10 and Federalist #51.
• Once you have successfully completed that mission, you will need to answer the Federalist 10 and Federalist 51 questions found on the bottom of the webpage.   USE A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER FOR YOUR RESPONSES!
• We will NOT be doing a class activity for these readings.  

Finish Constitution Notes

Finish Constitution Notes

Tomorrow - Be prepared for our Socratic Seminar!   Read all or parts of the Beard article again to familiarize yourself with the content!

• Think of other questions you may want to ask!

2016 Election Fantasy Draft -  Preview your choices tonight during the debate!

Constitutional Compromsies/Pre-Test

Today in class....

• Discussion - Is Donald Trump for real?
• Pre-Test
• Constitution Notes

1.  What were the major compromises of the Constitution?

Due Dates:

• Beard Reading Seminar has been moved to THURSDAY!   (See 9-11 blog for the assignment if you haven't started!)

Intro to the Constitution

Today's Lesson:
Finish Political Socialization Notes and begin Chapter 1 - The Constitution

Due Dates:
Beard Essay and Critique - Due Wednesday!

Political Socialization

Began Political Socialization Notes

What is our political culture?

Due Dates: 

• Chapter 1 RG - Monday (9-14)

• Read Beard's "Framing the Consitution" for a seminar discussion on Monday.
• TYPE a 1-page response to the reading. In your response, include the following:
• What evidence does he use to support his thesis?
• What is his definition of "elite"?
• What problems led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?
• After reading responses, you will be put into groups to discuss this reading in further detail! YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS PIECE WELL!

Foundations of Government

1.  What types of political philosophies were shared centuries ago?

2.   How do these philosophies fit in today's world?

Due Dates:

• Chapter 1 RG due Monday, 9-14