8-31-15 Monday Day 6

Today we will conclude our "Doing Democracy" Activity as you will finish your posters that portray images that demonstrate democracy.

Democracy is...

Next, we will do an activity to help us learn a little more about politics and the political spectrum.

The Political Compass

8-28-15 Friday!

Today we will be concluding Chapter 1 with finishing up Section 3: Government and the People.

Essential Question:  What is the Purpose of Government?

- DEMOCRACY -
What images come to mind when considering this word?
What does democracy look like? Sound like? Feel like?
What actions do you relate to democracy?
Who is included in or constitutes democracy?
Who is responsible for democracy?

“Democracy is never finished. When we believe that it is, we have, in fact, killed it”

“There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult – to begin a war and to end it.” Alexis de Tocqueville (French Historian and Political Scientist, 1805-1859)

“Democracy... while it lasts is more bloody than either [aristocracy or monarchy]. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.” John Adams (Second President of the United States)

“As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.” Abraham Lincoln (Sixteenth President of the United States)

“Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.” George Bernard Shaw (Irish Playwright and Essayist, 1856-1950)

Doing Democracy Activity

You will need to complete the above activity with a partner.  The poster will be a graded assignment.

8-27-15 Thursday Day 4

Today we will be finishing the 30 Days Video where we see a self appointed border guard who does not like the number of illegal aliens that enter our country.  He is tasked with going and living with a family of illegals for 30 days.

Next we will take a sample Citizenship Exam to see just what the exam is like.

Then we will continue with our study of Chapter 1 with an overview of Government.

Key Terms:
Government:

Community:

Purpose of Government:
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Public Policy:

Budget:

Types of Government:
     democracy:


     direct democracy:


     representative democracy:


     republic:


     monarchy:


     constitutional monarchy:


     majority rule:


     authoritarian:


     totalitarian:


     dictatorship:

8-26-15 Day Three

Today we are covering section 2 of Chapter 1

Who Are America's Citizens?

Key Terms:
Natural Born Citizen
Dual Citizenship
Aliens
Immigrants
Naturalization Process
Immigration Reform

3 Ways to Lose Citizenship:
Denaturalization
Expatriation
Punishment For A Crime
-Treason
-Participation in Rebellion
-Attempt to overthrow Government by Violent Means

How many immigrants are allowed to enter the US every year legally?

Illegal Aliens
Deport
US Border Patrol

Legal Aliens
-Resident Alien
  "Green Card"

-Nonresident Alien
-Refugees

How Many Illegals Are Here?

30 Days Episode on Immigration

8-25-15 Day 2!

Chapter 1 - The American People
Section 1 - The Diversity of Americans
Key Terms:
Diversity
The Office Clip Michael Scott's School of Management
The Great American Melting Pot - School House Rock
"We were Them" - President Obama
Civics
Citizenship
Immigration
A Nation of Immigrants - Graphic
Rights
Duties
Responsibilities
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities - Graphic
Ethnic
Service Economy
Principles
Values
Popular Sovereignty
Institutions

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Civics and Economics

Hello and welcome to Mr. Jensen's Civics and Economics class.  This is the last required Social Studies course that you will need to graduate!  So what is this class all about?  A lot of it will be a review of things that you have already learned in your history courses.  Basically, we will learn about various forms of government while concentrating on America's various levels of government.  At the national level, we will take an in depth look at the Presidency, the Congress, and the Court systems.  Then we will look at those same branches of government at the State and Local levels.  We will conclude the course with an introductory study of economics. This course will help prepare you to be a more involved citizen as you approach adulthood.

Civics & Economics Syllabus

Student Information Sheet for Civics



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http://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/quiz-which-founding-father-are-you

What is Government?

What Do You Need For This Class?

Materials you will need for this class:
Loose leaf notebook or binder (1.5 - 2 inch)
Paper
Pencil (Mechanical preferred) or pen

Other recommended items:
Some type of electronic device (SmartPhone, Tablet, or Laptop)
Access to the internet
Ear buds or headphones.

Requested classroom items:
Boxes of Tissue
Copy Paper