Monday, March 16, 2020 Shutdown Day #1
Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Content specifications are not included, so that the course can adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, allowing teachers to select flexibly from current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to
the success of American democracy.
12.G1 FOUNDATIONS of AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: The principles of American democracy are reflected in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in the organization and actions of federal, state, and local government entities. The interpretation and application of American democratic principles continue to evolve and be debated. 12.G1a Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, and representative government greatly influenced the framers of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
bkovalchik@apw.cnyric.org
Permalinks:
C19 Tracker
Amendments Summarized
Constitution of the United States
Lesson on The Electoral College:
The question was asked: "Why do we have the Electoral College?" And so, in response to that question, let us look at the following to try to get a sense of things.
In order to understand the EC, one must first reflect upon Madison's submission to "The Federalist Papers", specifically, Federalist #10. In it, Madison is addressing the dangers of Factionalism, and how a governmental structure can frustrate or break the tendencies of factions to be disruptive. He specifically warns against the danger of "popular democracies" and their tendencies to foment, or incite, violence.
Q: Why the concern over factionalism and does The Electoral College blunt factionalism or encourage it?
To start, take a look at the first link:
Historical Electoral Map
2016 Electoral Map by County
3D Electoral Map
2016 Electoral Map as related to population
USA Population Density Map
Map of US Cropland Value
Map of US Cattle Production
Video: Why we have an Electoral College
Video: Why the Electoral College?
Oyez: Bush v. Gore
2000 Election - pot hoc affirmation of the result of Bush v. Gore
Hanging Chads
30 Year old article on Factionalism
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Content specifications are not included, so that the course can adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, allowing teachers to select flexibly from current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to
the success of American democracy.
12.G1 FOUNDATIONS of AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: The principles of American democracy are reflected in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in the organization and actions of federal, state, and local government entities. The interpretation and application of American democratic principles continue to evolve and be debated. 12.G1a Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, and representative government greatly influenced the framers of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
If you visit the page, please leave me a comment below. Poke around the resources below. The District MAY be delivering hard copies of work to your houses - not sure yet. Take good care of yourselves and let me know how you are doing from time to time. Be safe! Much love - K
bkovalchik@apw.cnyric.org
apwhistoryecon.blogspot.com
Permalinks:
C19 Tracker
Amendments Summarized
Constitution of the United States
Lesson on The Electoral College:
The question was asked: "Why do we have the Electoral College?" And so, in response to that question, let us look at the following to try to get a sense of things.
In order to understand the EC, one must first reflect upon Madison's submission to "The Federalist Papers", specifically, Federalist #10. In it, Madison is addressing the dangers of Factionalism, and how a governmental structure can frustrate or break the tendencies of factions to be disruptive. He specifically warns against the danger of "popular democracies" and their tendencies to foment, or incite, violence.
Q: Why the concern over factionalism and does The Electoral College blunt factionalism or encourage it?
To start, take a look at the first link:
Historical Electoral Map
2016 Electoral Map by County
3D Electoral Map
2016 Electoral Map as related to population
USA Population Density Map
Map of US Cropland Value
Map of US Cattle Production
Video: Why we have an Electoral College
Video: Why the Electoral College?
Oyez: Bush v. Gore
2000 Election - pot hoc affirmation of the result of Bush v. Gore
Hanging Chads
30 Year old article on Factionalism
Will there be more links for future assignments while we are out of school?
ReplyDeleteHi - We were asked to not give new learning, only review. However, I am gonna keep pushing out new learning to PIG, in small doses.
DeleteThere are no assignments that people must complete, but I am going to try to keep a conversation going! Be well!
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ReplyDeleteOkay it wont put my user but its Coralynne -- Blogspot just hates me.
DeleteHi Coralynne! Hope you are doing okay!
DeleteI was here
ReplyDeleteHope you and yours are doing well!
DeleteI’m pretty late to this I’ve been working since school let out but I’m going through all of them now
ReplyDeleteThis is Jacob for some reason my name isn’t popping up
DeleteNo worries Jacob - I appreciate hearing from you. Nothing is mandatory, but anything completed gets a generous grade.
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