Thursday, March 19, 2020 Shutdown Day #4
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
Now, take a look at the most recent electoral map from 2016. This map shows the political preferences of Americans, county by county.
2016 Electoral Map by County
What did you notice by looking at this map? Did any trends or demographic observations jump out at you? Feel free to leave comments!!
Now, let's look at a recent Population Density Map of the United States. What do you notice as related to the 2016 Electoral Map by County?
USA Population Density Map
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 WILL be delivering hard copies of work to your houses today. 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@gmail.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
Now, take a look at the most recent electoral map from 2016. This map shows the political preferences of Americans, county by county.
2016 Electoral Map by County
What did you notice by looking at this map? Did any trends or demographic observations jump out at you? Feel free to leave comments!!
Now, let's look at a recent Population Density Map of the United States. What do you notice as related to the 2016 Electoral Map by County?
USA Population Density Map
Hello Mr.k, this is heather and I just wanted to let you know I'm doing good and see how you were doing.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather! I am doing well, and hope you are doing the same! Keep your chin up! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you!
DeleteI'm doing well as well, okay. For the homework I lonely have to read what you sent or do I have to right about it ?
DeleteNo writing involved - just try to read and understand what I sent. It will help you for life!
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