Week 6: 3/15/18

Yesterday, we had an awesome lesson on the Executive Branch--courtesy of Mrs. Maxwell--and we learned a TON about the different government agencies and departments that fall under executive jurisdiction (authority). I posted a couple of videos below that may help you remember some of what you learned in class, and also there's some information in the videos that will help you with your opinion paper.

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

 

DEVOTIONAL - Madeline

 

OPINION PAPER - According to the Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war but for the last 60 years the President has declared war. In your opinion, which branch, legislative or executive, should have this power?

 

DEBATE - Should minor (under 18 years old) students have the right to walk out of class for a political purpose?

• Prepare several reasons that you are either for (yes) or against (no) the topic based on your assigned side, not your personal opinion.
• You should use online resources (articles, opinion editorials, data and statistics, and current events) to prepare your arguments.
• Read the following Informal Debate Instructions:
1. Each team appoints a spokesperson.
2. "For (F)" team has 5 minutes for an opening statement.
3. "Against (A)" team has 3 minutes to cross-examine.
4. "A" team has 5 minutes for an opening statement.
5. "F" team has 3 minutes to cross-examine.
6. "F" team has 4 minutes to rebut the "A" points.
7. "A" team has 4 minutes to rebut the "F" points.
8. "F" team has 2 minutes to summarize.
9. "A" team has 2 minutes to summarize.

CONSTITUTION JOURNAL - Amendments 1-10, a.k.a. the Bill of Rights

 

READING - Keep working on The Great Little Madison, which we will be discussing on March 29th.

 

**Study for the Constitution Bowl--most of the questions will be taken from the study guide!

 

Have a great week!

-Mrs. Hellyer