Aim: How is the Executive Branch of the U.S. designed?
Bell Ringer: Current Events
Objectives:
1. Students will analyze the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the Constitution.
Agenda:
1. Create a chart identifying and explaining the roles and responsibilities of the President and Vice President of the United States.
2. Create a political cartoon illustrating the president’s handling of a public policy issue.
3. Analyze the reasons for the electoral college and the pros and cons of continuing to use it. Have students debate their views in a whole group discussion. DUE: MONDAY, 11/20/2017
4. Video: America 101: What is the role of the Vice President? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCsj8YVJxBY (5 min)
5. Video: "Intro to public policy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dAflRiw88E&list=PL1z8ydL40aJtxAzNlDswg5WSmxpZGdU7d (13 min)
Home Learning: Complete project
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