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Institutions of National Government: The Congress, the Presidency, the Bureaucracy, and the Federal Courts. A. The major formal and informal institutional arrangements of power B. Relationships among these four institutions and varying balances of power C. Linkages between institutions and the following: 1. Public opinion and voters 2. Interest groups 3. Political parties 4. The media 5. State and local governments || [] || // Plan your life accordingly. //  https://quizlet.com/260463408/chapter-11-government-flash-cards/ Wednesday || Changes (3 missing = Detention), Phone, Class time= Government, Book to class, Speed of 2nd Semester, late work= 10%, Article Analysis (What is going on in the world of Politics?) || Thursday || Share Article Analysis Chapter 11 **Notes** & Vocab || Friday || Current Events ( https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/michael-wolff-says-donald-trump-least-credible-person-who-has-n834921 ) Chapter 11 Notes & ** Vocab ** || Monday || Chapter 11: The Congress (Part I) **DUE on 1/9/18** Students will read pages 387 to 397 and complete worksheet || Tuesday || Congress Scavenger Hunt **DUE on 1/10/18** [|**http://www.quia.com/quiz/6134826.html**] SW: Congress || Wednesday || Three Tab Book – Venn Diagram ~ House of Rep & Senate **DUE on 1/11/18** Describe & Compare the different chambers of Congress (House Both Senate) (terms, qualification, responsibilities/duties, powers, etc.) || Thursday || Review Chapter 11 (387 – 397) / Net worth- [] Roseanne – Important to remember - [] Filibuster - [] Filibuster - [] Ted Cruz - [] . House and Senate [|https://www.raleighcharterhs.org/faculty/bnewm][|ark/AP%20Govt%20Quizzes/HouseorSenate.htm] || Friday || Jeannette Rankin… WHO? Review 3 tab book Card Sort- Difference in Congress? House and Senate [] || Monday || **//__ Congress Quiz __//** ~ House, Senate, or Both [|**http://www.quia.com/quiz/6617236.html**] SW: Congress Read page 398 and handout.
 * Educator: Jeff Steckelberg US Government UNIT ORGANIZER**
 * Unit Title || Institutions of National Government ||
 * The Big Picture || IV. Institutions of National Government
 * Text || **Chapter 11- The Congress (386- 419)**
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Review Poster - Create a poster with the following information: What is an incumbent and why do Incumbents win? be creative || Tuesday || Chapter 11: The Congress (Part II) **DUE on 1/17/18** Students will read pages 398 to 404 and complete worksheet || Wednesday || How elections are rigged? [] Gerrymandering PowerPoint – How to… Redistricting Song- [] Gerrymandering CC - [] [] [] Examples - [] [] Gerrymandering – Political Cartoon [] || Thursday || Review pages 404 to 405/ Students read pages 406 to 409 Perks of Being in Congress - [|http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2589805903001/?#sp=show-clips] Standing Committee House – [] Senate - [] Rounds - [] Noem - [] Thune - []
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Standing Committee Poster || Friday || Article Analysis (What is going on in the world of Politics?) || Tuesday || House and Senate Leadership – (409 to 413) Read and Answer questions: Worksheet III || Wednesday || Mr. Smith Goes to Washington || Thursday || Mr. Smith Goes to Washington || Friday || Mr. Smith Goes to Washington ||
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Monday || House and Senate Leadership tab book – (409 to 413) Students will create a 4 tab book regarding the top leadership in a chamber. Tuesday || What is the State of the Union???? Review pages (413 to 414), Read page 414~ Logrolling, Earmarks, and “Pork” Pork Images…. Pork - [] [] Homework: Current Pork Barrel Spending ** DUE on 1/31/18 ** || Wednesday || CPR If you have already been certified, you need to bring your valid card on Wednesday. || Thursday || Observe… SOU (take notes) || Friday || Please use the first 10 minutes of class to find a news story about the 2018 State of the Union speech. (Responses? What are they saying?) Be prepared to share your news story.
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 * __4 Tab Book __**: //Responsibilities/duties of position, current person who holds position (state & political party)//
 * __House of Representatives __**: Speaker of the House, Majority leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip & Minority Whip
 * __Senate __**: President of the Senate, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Majority Leader, Minority Leader ||
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Please use the next few minutes to look over your vocabulary terms.

Chapter 11 Vocabulary Practice Quiz [|**http://www.quia.com/quiz/6658480.html**] SW: CHS Due on Monday at 8am... You may try numerous times to earn the highest score possible. Assignment is open to do on 1-31-18 || Monday || How a Bill becomes a law (read pages 414 to 416) School House [] SNL [] IG- [] Reality? [] Recap – Can you figure out how a BILL becomes a LAW? National Debt - [] How a Bill becomes a law (Story Board)
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Chapter 11 Study Guide (Due on Thursday- We are going to correct it in class) || Tuesday || How a Bill becomes a law (Story Board) Chapter 11 Study Guide (Due on Thursday) Review Vocabulary Terms in class
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Chapter 11 Study Guide (Due on Thursday- We are going to correct it in class) || Wednesday || Chapter 11 Study Guide (Due on Thursday- We are going to correct it in class) || Thursday || ** Chapter 11 Vocabulary Quiz ** In class review || Friday || OPEN BOOK Review/Test Monday || **__ Chapter 11 Exam __** **Unit schedule is flexible and will be adjusted as needed**
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