Aim: How is the Executive Branch of the U.S. designed?
Bell Ringer: Review BP Activity from Monday
Objectives:
- 1. Students will analyze the structures, functions, and processes of the executive branch as described in Article II of the Constitution.
Agenda:
- 1. Bell Ringer (10 min)
- 2. Complete yesterday’s videos
- 3. Journal 38 – Describe expressed and implied powers and give examples of each.
- 4. Create a chart identifying and explaining the roles and responsibilities of the President and Vice President of the United States.
- 5. Create a political cartoon illustrating the president’s handling of a public policy issue.
- 6. Analyze the reasons for the electoral college and the pros and cons of continuing to use it (minimum one paragraph). Have students debate their views in a whole group discussion.
- Video: America 101: What is the role of the Vice President?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCsj8YVJxBY (2 min)
Home Learning: Complete Presidential Powers Chart and Presidential Public Policy Meme/Political Cartoon.
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