WELCOME TO ALL! Kennedy Space Center, 2002   Ch 1 Benchmark Exercise   Standard Extra Credit Assignment Ch3 Benchmark Test Ch4 Benchmark test Ch5 Benchmark Test Chapter 6 Benchmark Test Ch 7 Benchmark Test KSC Information Letter     Ch 8 Benchmark Test Ch9 Benchmark Quiz Ch10&11 Benchmark Test Ch 12,13,14 Benchmark Quiz 12-16 & 25 Benchmark review Ch 25 Benchmarks EOC Benchmark Review Sheet First half review EOCExam Final Cram Session - Workbook Based review Benchmark Final Test Ch 3-9 Study Guide EOC Practice Ch 17 Benchmark Quiz CourseReview EOCPowerpointStateSampleQuestions It looks like a few folks are still using this info, so I will leave it up.  Enjoy!! Congrats on completing your EOC Exam.  I hope that you are having a wonderful end of year, and that you are eager to move on to the 8th grade.  All my best! Mr. Williams Greetings my students!  Well, I have retired, but I thought I would post my website resources for the year.  These are for personal use only, and should be studied as you work through each chapter.  Around Spring Break you should start working through the various EOC/review pages I have posted and start watching the videos to which I have provided links.  Study these, and you will do well! Check out the following resources available in the apple app store: mcgraw-hill k-12 eflashcards for a study tool I hope you are all doing well, and the you are proud of your History Fair projects! For Final Review:  Excellent Review Videos - There are 4 (this is a link to #1) Watch them all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whU1DEr0hDM Civics Naturalization Test Flash Cards -  https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test Civics Naturalization Test -  https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics Study every night! Notes are due on boldfaced words.  Students should write the word and then 1. What it is/definition. 2. Why it is important.  Students will be tested by the county and state on end-of-course exams on all unit benchmarks for the year, so extra effort needs to go into learning and remembering this information all year (and beyond). Ch 17 Benchmarks-This will probably be covered after the EOC, so dont worry about it until then! Market economy Mixed economy Command Economy Relationship of economic type to the type of government in a country Supply & Demand (graph) Equilibrium Surplus Shortage Consumers Producers Scarcity Wants and Needs Opportunity cost Ch 15/16 Benchmarks-Also review the benchmarks for Ch25 in the downloads! Identify sources and types of law (civil, criminal, constitutional, military).pp415-417 Due Process Search Warrant Exclusionary rule Miranda Warnings Double Jeopardy Bail Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of the courts at the state and federal levels. Ch 12&13&14 Benchmarks Examine the impacts of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. Analyze media and political communications • Bias • Symbolism • Propaganda 1 Bandwagon 2 Glittering Generalities 3 Name Calling 4 Plain Folks 5 Card Stacking 6 Testimonial 7 Transfer Develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by: • Researching public policy alternatives • Identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue 1 State Secretary of State oversees elections 2 State Attorney General oversees legal disputes 3 State Commissioner of Education oversees the public schools • Determining a course of action Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues. Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and the state government (p.356). Illustrate the law making process at the state local and federal levels. Compare the U.S. and State Constitutions, and those of different states (p.359). Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services. Identify sources and types of law (civil, criminal, constitutional, military).pp415-417 Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues. Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services. • State constitutions – 3 branches • County Governments – Council/manager, commission, Sheriff • City Government – incorporation, ordinances, mayor, police • Townships and town meetings as direct democracy Ch 10/11 Benchmarks Identify America’s current political parties and illustrate their ideas about governments: • Republican (Tea?) • Democratic • Libertarian • Independent • Various others • Party Platforms Evaluate Candidates for office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue based platforms, debates, and political ads Mock Election • Suffrage • Register • Polling Place (precinct) • Ballot • Electoral College • Popular Vote • Winner-take-all Chapter 9 Benchmarks: Analyze the structure, function, sanctions, and processes of the Judicial Branch   See below, plus   Federal judges and Justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate and serve for life - they can be impeached      (states are usually elected for a term) Diagram the levels, functions, and powers of the courts at the federal / state levels.    Levels- trial, appeals, Supreme (U.S. - District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeal, Supreme Court)    Function - hears cases involving Federal law / State law    Powers - U.S. Constitution and Federal laws / state constitution and state laws  (U.S. Supreme Court can hear appeals of state supreme      court cases) Illustrate the powers established in Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution.      Jurisdiction - original/appellate and exclusive/concurrent      Judicial Review      9 Justices Analyze the following major court cases: Marbury v Madison –1803- Judicial Review Plessy v Ferguson – 1896 – Separate but equal Brown v Board-1954 - Separate is not equal Gideon v Wainwright- 1963- Counsel must be provided if you cannot afford it Miranda v Arizona- 1966 – “Mirandized” prior to questioning Tinker v Des Moines – 1969 – Student’s rights … armband protest Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier – 1988 – censorship of school newspapers United States v Nixon – 1974 – Nixon tapes/ Executive privilege Bush v Gore – 2000 – vote counting dispute  Re. Gault Chapter 8 Benchmarks Analyze the structure, function, and processes of the Executive Branch 1 Election Process 2 4 year term, elected twice, 10 year max 3 Salary and benefits 4 VP 5 Succession (VP, Speaker, Pre. ProTem, Cabinet starting with Sec. of State 6 Filling Vacancies Illustrate the powers established in Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution. 1 Veto 2 Special Session 3 Commander in Chief 4 Represents U.S. to foreign leaders (Chief Diplomat)/Head of State 5 Negotiate Treaties (Senate approval) 6 Appointments (Senate approval) including Justices/Judges & Cabinet 7 Pardons U.S. vs. Nixon Ch7 Benchmarks Analyze the structure, function, sanctions, and processes of the Legislative Branch. Bicameral – Senate and House of Representatives Terms – Senate (6 years) House (2) Districts – Senate =entire state for each of two Senators House= Drawn by State Legislature (minimum 1 per state, apportioned according to the state’s population in the last Census (gerrymandering?) Leadership – majority and minority leader and whip   Senate= V.P of U.S. (tiebreaker only) and President Pro Tempore  House= Speaker of the House Committee System (seniority) Sanctions- writ of habeas corpus, bill of attainder, ex post facto How a Bill becomes Law (p217) Explain the Constitutional amendment process. Illustrate the powers, structure and function established in Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution. Powers= Enumerated(expressed), Implied (elastic clause), Lawmaking, Non-Legislative See p. 204 Ch6 Benchmarks Learn and discuss (evaluate) the rights contained in the Bill of Rights. 1st- speech, religion, press, assembly, petition 2nd- bear arms 3rd-quartering 4th-search and seizure 5th-grand jury, double jeopardy, self incrimination, due process, eminent domain 6th-speedy & public trial, impartial jury,  witnesses, counsel 7th-jury trial for lawsuits over $20 8th-excessive bail, no cruel or unusual punishment 9th- not a complete list of rights 10th- reserved powers Learn and discuss (evaluate) the rights contained in the other amendments. Analyze the impact of the following amendments on minority participation in government. ü  13th- no slavery ü  14- due process, voting rights ü  15- more voting rights (race, color, previous servitude) ü  19-women’s suffrage(right to vote) ü  24-No poll taxes ü  26- voting age is 18 Evaluate Constitutional Rights and their impact on individuals and society Ch5 Benchmarks Weakness in the Articles of Confederation = The Constitution being written Interpret Intentions of the Preamble Federalists and Anti-Federalists                 -Constitution                 -Bill of Rights “The Rule of Law”                 -define                 -Influence on American legal, political, and governmental systems How (specifically) does the Constitution safeguard and limit individual rights Analyze media and political communications Division of powers between the national and state governments The Constitutional amendment process Constitutional rights and their impact on society Ch4 Benchmarks  The Enlightenment Montesquieu – separation of power John Locke – natural law and the social contract Founding Fathers How the following 4 influenced colonist’s views on government: Magna Carta English Bill of Rights Mayflower Compact Common Sense The influence of physical characteristics, natural resources, climate, and location (absolute and relative) have influenced settlement, economies,  and inter-governmental relations in North America. Describe how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of government) and complaints in the Declaration of Independence. Ch 3 Benchmarks Direct (pure) democracy Representative democracy (republic) Socialism Communism Monarchy Oligarchy Autocracy Citizen – Natural Born and Naturalized (method of becoming) Obligations of citizens to Obey laws Pay taxes Defend the nation Serve on juries Responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, and federal levels Unit 1 Benchmarks: 50 states and capitals Locate territories and protectorates of the U.S. Use maps to identify the divisions and boundaries of North America Locate and identify major U.S. cultural landmarks Locate and identify major physical landmarks of the U.S. Understand the influences of physical characteristics, natural resources, climate, and location (absolute and relative) on the settlement, economies, and government relations in North America. Understand the major cultural regions of North America. Use maps to determine the location, abundance, and variety of natural resources in North America. Examine and explain patterns of cultural diffusion in North America. Understand the importance and distribution of demographic characteristics in the U.S. Use a map to examine local issues of conservation and ecology. Use GIS or other technology to examine data about the U.S. Go to http://nhd.org/CreatingEntry.htm for History Fair rules. Ideas to remember: Study notes from class and the book 20 minutes each night! Quizzes will be based on the boldface words in the text. Tests include information from all the chapter and class information, the most important of which is on the board. Parents, please fill out a volunteer application if you wish to chaperone an upcoming field trip.  A copy of your volunteer  card will be required with the field trip form. http://www.duvalschools.org/Page/7416 Important Upcoming Events! Watch here for dates of upcoming field trips and other out-of-school activities. Stargazing on Friday evenings...tba Awesome earthquake website: Check out these websites for astronomy information: WWW.ASTRONOMY.COM WWW.SKYANDTELESCOPE.COM >Picture of the Day WWW.HUBBLESITE.ORG Robotic Telescope You Control   History Fair Information Contact me with questions or comments.