if you missed the assessment, make it up with me at lunch monday !

• If you missed the assessment, make it up with me at lunch Monday!

• Quarter Progress Repots submitted Monday

• Check for a Room 102 book at home please!

• Please get out the following: Unit 2.1 Packet (if you

have it early –due Mon.)

Content Rubric Packet Pencil Text book

Friday 2/7/14

MVHS Olympiad

2013-2014 Yearbooks are on Sale…Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cherish this school year’s memories!

When: Daily 8am-4pmPrice: *$80.00, prices will increase soon

Where: MVHS Finance Office (*Payable by cash, check or credit card)

orOnline at MVHS Spartan Webstore (Payable by credit

card)http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/mountain_view_high_s/index.php?l=product_list&c=73

Yearbooks will be distributed in May

http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/mountain_view_high_s/index.php?l=product_list&c=73

http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/mountain_view_high_s/index.php?l=product_list&c=73

Federalism

Read Ch. 6.1:How is the treatment of the gray wolves an example of the benefits and the

conflicts that can arise from our

federal system of government?

Federalism:write on the back of the new handout

Key concepts of Federalism State governments cannot ignore or

contradict federal laws and statutes as long as they conform to the Constitution.

A federal republic does not allow a state to have complete or even primary sovereignty over its internal affairs.

The supremacy clause mandates federal laws are supreme.

- McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

The Constitution specifically expresses (enumerates or delegates) the powers of the national government.

Any powers not specifically granted to the national government are reserved to the states.

State governments have their own “spheres of jurisdiction” (areas of power).

State governments have often been viewed as important “laboratories for new government programs”.

ImmigrationMarriage EqualityMedical MarijuanaRecreational MarijuanaGun OwnershipHealthcareCap and Trade (Carbon Emissions policy)Education

Current Events Examples of disputes with Federalism

(All of these issues are currently in dispute

regarding state vs. federal authority, as well as

whether or not the policies of some states

should be adopted by the federal government

as a whole ie. California’s Cap and Trade policy,

Colorado’s marijuana policy, Texas’ Gun

Ownership laws)

Read 6.2, pgs. 73, 103 and the Constitution (pg. 378), please fill out the Venn Diagram with your group.

• If you missed the assessment, make it up with me at lunch Today!

• Quarter Progress Repots submitted Monday and Tuesday


• Please get out the following: Unit 2.1 Packet Content Rubric Packet Pencil Text book

Monday 2/10/14

Types of Powers:Reserved/Exclusive/StatesExpressed/Delegated/

Exclusive/Enumerated/National

Concurrent/Both

Word bank is located at the bottom of your handout.

Expressed/Delegated/Exclusive/National

Reserved/States

Extra: provide for the public welfare,

establish courts, build roads, charter banks

Extra: establish foreign policy, make any laws “necessary and proper” for carrying out delegated powers.

Extra: establish local governments, provide for public safety, conduct elections

These are to be explicitly expressed

in either the text or the Constitution.

HELPFUL KEY TERMS• Ex post facto laws: approved new laws

that affect court decisions retroactively• Abridge: shorten/change/curtail• Bills of Attainder: legislative act that

imposes punishment without a trial• Writ: Something sacredly written• Nobility: high ranking aristocracy

Federalism Reminder:

Powers Definition Where in the Constitution? Example Expressed/Enumerated/Delegated

All federal government branches.

Implied

Concurrent

Reserved

Full Faith and Credit (IV,1)10th amendment

Pg. 2 of packet – direct instruction

Pg. 2 of Packet: Federalism Vocabulary

• Expressed- Powers specifically given to the national/federal government (Also known as Enumerated (#ed) or Delegated Powers), this is all branches.

• Implied, elastic clause (I,8,18) States that the federal government has the ability to

pass laws as they see ‘proper and necessary’. Any stretching of the powers, has to be based on one of the original enumerated powers.

• Concurrent- Powers held by both the states and the federal government.

• Reserved- Those powers reserved for the states. (Powers not delegated to the federal government). Stated in the 10th Amendment.

• Exclusive- Powers held only by the federal government or only by the states.

• Full Faith and Credit (IV,1)- Mandates that the states must respect and observe the laws and licenses of other states.

• 10th amendment – Amendment which reserves all powers not given to the federal/national government to the states and then the people respectively.

• Supremacy (VI.2) – The Article/Clause which states that the laws of the federal

government take supremacy over laws passed by the states.

• McCulloch v Maryland (1819) – Supreme Court case that decided Maryland’s imposed tax on the U.S. bank was unconstitutional. This case established two important principles in constitutional law. First, the Constitution grants to Congress implied powers for implementing the Constitution's expressed powers, in order to create a functional national government. Second, state action may not impede valid constitutional exercises of power by the Federal government

• Nullification- Originally was a legal principle that the States could nullify any federal laws deemed unconstitutional. This has never been applied. Only the Supreme Court has held the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

Pg. 2 of Packet: Federalism Vocabulary

Powers Definition Where in the Constitution? Example Expressed/Enumerated/Delegated

All federal government branches.

Implied

Federal government may pass all laws that are necessary and proper to stretch delegated or expressed powers to deal with future needs.

Pg. 212 I.8.18 – Elastic Clause (specifically included in Article one for Congress but can apply to the entire federal government)

laws to limit air and water pollution (b/c of interstate commerce)

Concurrent

Reserved

Full Faith and Credit (IV,1)10th amendment

Pg. 2 of packet – direct instruction

Finish the remaining parts with your table.

Key concepts of Federalism The supremacy clause mandates

federal laws are supreme.- McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

State governments cannot ignore or contradict federal laws and statutes as long as they conform to the Constitution.

A federal republic does not allow a state to have complete or even primary sovereignty over its internal affairs.

The Constitution specifically expresses (enumerates or delegates) the powers of the national government.

Any powers not specifically granted to the national government are reserved to the states.

State governments have their own “spheres of jurisdiction” (areas of power).

State governments have often been viewed as important “laboratories for new government programs”.

• Quarter Progress Reports submitted today!


• Please get out the following: Unit 2.1 Packet Content Rubric Packet Venn Diagrams

Tuesday 2/11/14

EXPRESSED POWERS Ex:

IMPLIED POWERSEx:

EXCLUSIVE POWERS Ex:

RESERVED POWERS Ex:

CONCURRENT POWERSEx:

DENIED POWERSEx:

In your notes… Practice!

Powers Continued – PRACTICE

• In your table groups, cut out all pieces.

• Set them up in the middle of your tables in any organizational manner.

• Tell me when you finish and are ready to be checked.

Expressed/Delegated/Exclusive/National

Reserved/States

Extra: provide for the public welfare,

establish courts, build roads, charter banks

Extra: establish foreign policy, make any laws “necessary and proper” for carrying out delegated powers.

Extra: establish local governments, provide for public safety, conduct elections

Pg. 6 of packet – PRACTICE – use the slips on your desks and Venn Diagram

FEDERALISM

Exclusive Powers

UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION National Government State Governments

Local Governments

Enumerated/Delegated Powers

Concurrent Powers

Expressed Powers

Implied Powers

Reserved Powers

Denied Powers

Powers denied to States

Powers denied to Feds

1. Protects against tyranny of the majority• If the majority is misguided, federalism protects the rights of the minority.

The minority can move to another state if they feel their rights and needs are more respected there. Or, individual states can focus on the specific desires and needs of its people without the impeding by other states.

2. Promotes unity without imposing uniformity• Groups with different values can live and work in peace together because

of federalism. States can have their own laws, but still live peacefully together under the whole of the United States.

3. Creates “laboratories” for policy experiments• States are considered to be a “testing ground” for new policies, laws and

programs that could work for the nation as a whole. If it is first tried at the state level, other states have the example to follow if it applies to the needs of that state. Examples include social and economic problem solving.

4. Encourages political participation• People tend to be more inspired to vote for and get involved in

causes that they are passionate about and affect them. This is why direct democracy in our large nation was not ideal.

4 Benefits of Federalism – Direct Instruction

1. Read the instructions for the Benefits of Imperialism current Events Discussion we will have when you return from break.

2. Check out the 10 possible topics on the chart3. Decide on 4 that seem interesting to you and your table

group members and split up the 4 topics between you.4. You will need to research outside articles/information

beyond the text before you come back on Monday the 24th. Bring in about 1 page of hand-written notes based on your research.

5. Be prepared to teach the current events information to your group that Monday.

4 Benefits of Federalism – Current Events Discussion Prep.

1.Name two of the benefits of Federalism- Protects against tyranny of the majority- Promotes unity without imposing uniformity- Creates “laboratories” for policy experiments- Encourages political participation

2.Name one “drawback” of Federalism- Lack of consistency of laws and policies- Creates tension between state and national/federal officials

3.Name three of the four “types” of Federalism- Dual, Cooperative, Regulated, New

4.What is devolution and about (decade) when did it begin to occur in the United States?- Returning power to the states, 1970s and 80s (Nixon and Reagan)

Prep Check:


• Please get out the following: Unit 2.1 Packet Content Rubric Packet Venn Diagrams Instructions for

Benefits of Federalism discussion prep.

Block 2/12-13/14


2. Check out the 10 possible topics on the chart3. Decide on 4 that seem interesting to you and your table

group members and split up the 4 topics between you.4. You will need to research outside articles/information

beyond the text before you come back on Monday the 24th. Bring in about 1 page of hand-written notes based on your research.

5. Be prepared to teach the current events information to your group that Monday.

4 Benefits of Federalism – Current Events Discussion Prep.

Factoids:• There are only 17 expressed powers for the

national/federal government in the Constitution.• Each state’s constitution has their reserved

powers listed in their constitutions. Some have recreated their constitutions multiple times and had up to 150 amendments and more.

1. Raise and collect taxes2. Borrow money3. Regulate commerce with foreign nations4. Naturalize citizens5. Coin and print money/set weights and

measurements6. Punish counterfeiters7. Post offices and post roads8. Patent laws9. Set up courts inferior to Supreme Court10. Punish felonies/piracy at sea11. Declare war12. Support US Army13. Set up and supply Navy14. Rules for military15. Add national Guard to armed forces16. Control Militias17. Govern D.C.18. Implied Powers from the Elastic Clause

Pg. 109

Four Types of FederalismDual Federalism

“Layer Cake”• Constitution used as guide.• Supreme within own sphere –

clearly defined responsibilities• Reserved Powers cannot be

‘invaded.’• This is how our nation began,

with a strict separation of what the national and state governments could do

Cooperative Federalism“Marble Cake”

• Federal and state governments share responsibilities

• Emphasis on “general welfare”• Emphasis on Elastic Clause• Expansion of national/federal power as needed.• Grants-in-aid, or specific amounts given to

states to fund programs.• This is how things changed because of the Great

Depression under FDR (even through 1960s) and the fact that the states alone could not help the people.

Reminder:

Four Types of Federalism ContinuedNew Federalism

• Reaction to the expansion of federal power in the 1960s.

• Purpose is to transfer power back to the states = devolution

• Gives states more autonomy and power to fix their own problems

• Ex: Federal government providing block grants (low to no restrictions) for states to resolve social issues.

• Mostly in the 1970s and 1980s under Nixon and Reagan (both Republicans with a “less government” approach.

Regulated Federalism• Began in the 1960s with LBJ and

his “Great Society” idea to continue nation-wide programs like the New Deal.

• Congress imposes regulations on states to conform more to federal standards through restricted grants

• Federal programs aimed at controlling states more.

• Unfunded mandates grew in popularity, requiring states to implement programs without adequate or any federal funding.

Match the below terms of Federalism with their image counterparts with your table partners:1. New Federalism 2. Dual Federalism3. Regulated Federalism4. Cooperative Federalism5. Devolution6. Unfunded mandates

Layer Cake

Marble Cake

Text Book Review:

Match the below terms of Federalism with their image counterparts with your table partners:1. New Federalism: Ronald Reagan2. Dual Federalism: Layer Cake, Washington3. Regulated Federalism: LBJ4. Cooperative Federalism: Marble Cake, FDR5. Devolution: Ronald Reagan6. Unfunded mandates: LBJ

Layer Cake

Marble Cake

Answers:

Federalism – Just How Does It Work? Objective: To see how the various powers granted or denied to the governments in the US are applied. Directions: Using the list of powers, your notes, the Constitution determine what type of powers are being used or denied for each scenario. Then provide the explanation

why – refer to the specific part of the Constitution that is invoked. Note that many scenarios refer to more than one type of power granted and denied. expressed powers concurrent powers reserved powers implied powers (remember the ELASTIC CLAUSE)

powers denied both federal and state governments exclusive powers powers denied to the states powers denied to federal government

Federalism, Just How Does it Work? Pg. 4-5

With your table partners, fill in the 20 rows as practice types of

powers

Type of Power(s) Constitutional Explanation1. The House of Representatives just approved

as $235 billion highway repair bill.

Expressed

Implied

Article 1 Section 7 – power of the purseArticle 1 Section 8- Postal roads- Elastic Clause

2. The states each have a different licensing exam for individuals who want to practice law.

Reserved Powers

(Powers denied Feds)

10th Amendment

3. The Obama administration ordered the removal of all US combat troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014

Implied Powers

(pg. 246, top right paragraph)

Article 2 Section 2- Commander-in-chiefNot explicit what that means so it is implied.

4. Congress passed a law requiring public libraries to have filtering software that barred individuals from accessing any kind of pornography website.

Expressed & Implied Powers

Powers denied both – (ruling of Supreme Court)

Article 1 Section 8 – interstate commerce and Elastic Clause Violation of 1st Amendment free speech because too broadly censors speech.

5. A number of states forbid the sale of certain automatic guns.

Reserved Powers


10th Amendment

6. Congress passed a bill in 1976 changing the US to the metric system.

Expressed Powers

Article 1 Section 8- Standard weights and measures

7. California passed a law that raises the age for a clear driver’s license with no provisions to 18 years of age.

Reserved Powers


10th Amendment

Federalism, Just How Does it Work? Pg. 4-5

Types of Power(s) Constitutional Explanation

8. Nebraska makes the Lutheran Church the official church of the state.

Powers Denied Both - Violation of 1st Amendment establishment clause

9. Pennsylvania imposes an additional sales tax on any products made with foreign steel.

Powers denied to States

Article 1 Section 10- States may not tax imports

10. Congress passed a law that requires people who register to vote be able to speak English.

Expressed Powers

Powers Denied Both

Article 1 Section 4- Congress may make laws regarding voter

qualifications 14th Amendment – violation of equal protection clause as well as privileges and immunities – English isn’t official language so this law can’t be passed

11. Texas passed a law banning flag burning.

Powers Denied to Both

1st Amendment – Freedom of Speech- Supreme Court ruled flag burning as a

protected form of ‘symbolic expression’

12. California recently joined the Powerball Multi-state Lottery.

Reserved Powers


10th Amendment

13. The newest cabinet department – The Department of Homeland Security – was created in 2003.

Expressed powers

Article 2 Section 2- Cabinet can be created to help president

carry out duties

14. The Supreme Court upheld Oregon’s physician assisted suicide law in 1999.

Reserved Powers


10th Amendment

15. 17 states have legalized same-sex marriage as of December 2013.

Reserved Powers


10th Amendment

16. In 2008, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency adopted a new citizenship test.

Expressed Powers

Article 1 Section 8- Control over immigration laws

17. In 2010 the federal government passed a law allowing individuals to have loaded weapons in national parks.

Expressed Powers

Article 1 Section 8- Congress has jurisdiction over all

federally owned lands and so makes laws about what happens there

18. In September 2008, the US Congress passed the Troubled Asset Relief Program, providing up to $800 billion to help rescue banks from failure.

Expressed Powers

Article 1 Section 7 & Section 8- Power of the purse- Power to tax and spend

19. In January 2009, President Obama signed an executive order closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay.

Implied powers

Article 2 Section 2- Does this under his authority as

commander-in-chief as this is a military prison

20. In 2000, California passed a law requiring all diesel fuel vehicles reduce their emissions by 75%.

Reserved Powers


10th Amendment

Pg. 138-139: Can you pass the naturalization test?

• No book, no notes, no friends• Choose 20 of the 100 total questions to answer.• This is timed! You have only 10 minutes.• You MUST be able to answer at least 60% (12 total) of

the answers correctly to become naturalized

Pg. 128


• Please get out the following: Unit 2.1 Packet Content Rubric Packet Venn Diagrams Instructions for


1 pg. of hand-written notes from research

Civic Participation Rubric

Monday 2/24/14

Assessment Reminder:Civic Participation:

Prepared with materials participates effectivelyAdv: initiates and propels conversationAdv: Challenges others ideasAdv: Responds to others questions, clarifies and verifies

Critical Thinking:Gives clear perspectiveReferences assigned readingsGives logical arguments and connections to evidenceAdv: makes inferencesAdv: gives alternatives or opposing perspectives

On the back of your “Current Applications of Federalism” sheet, write yourself a goal as to what you need to personally accomplish to meet the

“Advanced” criteria between today and the block.EX: I need to initiate the conversation about my topic because if other start

talking before me, it’s intimidating to jump in with my opinions.

4 Benefits of Federalism – Current Applications Discussion Prep.

Benefit of federalism that best addresses the topic (pages 103-4) Protection from tyranny of

the majority Unity without uniformity Laboratories for policy

experiment Political participation

Justification/Reasoning Why that benefit? How does that benefit help

address the conflicts that arise from the topic?

Apply the limited government principles in your justification as appropriate

Definition of marriage

Each of the topics listed are current and at times controversial as related to the practice of federalism. Choose which benefit of federalism best helps

us address the topic.


2. You should have researched outside articles/information beyond the text before today.

3. Use your 1 page of hand-written notes based on your research to teach to the other group members at your table. DO NOT READ your information.

4. Discuss the other columns on the sheet as a table group and fill in as much as you can.

5. Write any lingering questions you may have on another sheet or on the back of the instructions.

6. Be prepared to be assessed on the block day for a small group discussion.



• Please get out the following: ½ sheet of paper. Unit 2.1 Packet Content Rubric Packet Venn Diagrams Instructions for


1 pg. of hand-written notes from research

Civic Participation Rubric

Tuesday 2/25/14

• Separate the topics on your ½ sheet: “powers” and “types of federalism”

• Only write one choice for each prompt.

• Turn it over when you are finished.

Unit 2.1 CFA: Federalism

Unit 2.1 CFA: Federalism

Powers:Advanced – 7Proficient – 6

Basic – 5FBB – 0-4

Types of Federalism

Advanced – 4/4Basic – 3/4

FBB -0-2

Assessment Reminder:Civic Participation:

Prepared with materials participates effectivelyAdv: initiates and propels conversationAdv: Challenges others ideasAdv: Responds to others questions, clarifies and verifies

Critical Thinking:Gives clear perspectiveReferences assigned readingsGives logical arguments and connections to evidenceAdv: makes inferencesAdv: gives alternatives or opposing perspectives


Benefit of federalism that best addresses the topic (pages 103-4) Protection from tyranny of

the majority Unity without uniformity Laboratories for policy

experiment Political participation

Justification/Reasoning Why that benefit? How does that benefit help

address the conflicts that arise from the topic?

Apply the limited government principles in your justification as appropriate

Definition of marriage

Each of the topics listed are current and at times controversial as related to the practice of federalism. Choose which benefit of federalism best helps

us address the topic.

1. You should have researched outside articles/information beyond the text before today.

2. Sit with other people who have researched your own topic.3. Share out your learning about the topic4. Add to your notes where you see fit5. Be prepared to be called on from your group to

teach/report out to the rest of the class:• What is most important to know about the topic and the

conflicts that surround it?• Which benefits of federalism do you agree help address

the conflicts and why?• Any other info.?



• Please get out the following:Unit 2.1 PacketVenn DiagramsPiece of binder

paper2.2 Packet

Block 2/26-27/14

Unit 2.1 Federalism EUQThe four benefits of federalism are possible because power is divided between the national government and the various state and local governments. None of the four benefits of federalism are specific to the Supremacy Clause or the Tenth Amendment, or necessary to limited government. Question: Specifically, what is the main benefit and drawback of the Constitution containing both the Supremacy Clause and the Tenth Amendment?

Slide Guide:□ Define the Supremacy Clause and the Tenth Amendment □ Explain the main benefit of having both in the Constitution□ Explain the main drawback of having both in the Constitution□ Do not discuss the four benefits of federalism in your response.

Unit 2.1 Federalism EUQ: Peer Edit

• Use the pink sheets at your table for:1. Model response2. Rubric

• Score and comment based on these criteria and your better judgment.

• Receive yours back, and take the time to argue for or against the score given to you.

• If you deserve anything below an A+, list what was missing from your answer.

1. Again, sit with other people who have researched your own topic.

2. As other groups respond to the below prompts, fill in the table for the “Benefits of Federalism”

3. Groups teach/report out to the rest of the class:• What is most important to know about the topic

and the conflicts that surround it?• Which benefits of federalism do you agree help

address the conflicts and why?• Any other info.?

4 Benefits of Federalism – Current Applications Discussion Prep

Unit 2.2, Legislative Branch, pg. 2-3

Question Answer to Question Article Section Constitutional Provision/Wording

1. There is a 50-50 tie on a bill regarding gun control in the Senate. Who will cast the tie-breaking vote?

The Vice President of the United

States who is also the President of the Senate

1

3

The Vice President of the United States shall be President

of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.

2. Your uncle just celebrated his 30th birthday. Can he run for the House of Representatives?

3. The media are reporting a raise in federal income tax for the coming year. Where did the proposal for this new tax originate?

4. A candidate you strongly support was just elected senator. How many years must pass until this candidate can be reelected?

5. Troops from a foreign country have invaded Oregon. Which branch of government has the power to declare war against this aggressor?

6. The president has appointed a new ambassador to Haiti. Who must approve this appointment?

7. If a vice president were to commit a federal offense, who has the power to impeach him or her? Who has the power to put the impeached official on trial?

8. Who has the power to regulate trade between the states


• Please get out the following:Pencil and

eraser• Answer on the

BLUE side of your last assessment.

Monday3/3/14

if you missed the assessment, make it up with me at lunch monday !

Documents