10/21/2013-10/22/2013
Learning Goal: Students will understand the roles and
responsibilities of the Judicial Branch of the US Government.
Task I: Legislative and Executive Branch Reflection
In 3 sentences explain the differences between the legislative and executive branches in your writing sample notebook. Use details to support your answer.
Task II: Judicial Branch in a Flash
We will begin class by discussing the functions of the Judicial Branch as well
as the different systems of courts found in the United States.
Learning Goal: Students will understand the roles and
responsibilities of the Judicial Branch of the US Government.
Task I: Legislative and Executive Branch Reflection
In 3 sentences explain the differences between the legislative and executive branches in your writing sample notebook. Use details to support your answer.
Task II: Judicial Branch in a Flash
We will begin class by discussing the functions of the Judicial Branch as well
as the different systems of courts found in the United States.
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Task III: My Reflections 134-137
Use Lesson 1- Federal Courts
to help build your background knowledge of the Federal Court System. We will
need to know the in's and out's of the courts in order to move on next week.
When we will apply our knowledge to specific cases and primary sources involving
the Judicial Branch.
Use Lesson 1- Federal Courts
to help build your background knowledge of the Federal Court System. We will
need to know the in's and out's of the courts in order to move on next week.
When we will apply our knowledge to specific cases and primary sources involving
the Judicial Branch.
Task IV: Applying Knowledge
Political cartoonists use their art to express political opinions in an
entertaining manner. Some subject matter is serious and some is more humorous.
Examine the political cartoon shown here. Read the conversation balloon and
labels. What is the cartoonist saying about the influence of the political
perspective of the president on the Supreme Court?
Political cartoonists use their art to express political opinions in an
entertaining manner. Some subject matter is serious and some is more humorous.
Examine the political cartoon shown here. Read the conversation balloon and
labels. What is the cartoonist saying about the influence of the political
perspective of the president on the Supreme Court?