Forms/types of Governments: Representative Democracy:U.S.A. Constitutional Monarchy : United Kingdom (Great Britain), Direct Democracy (Ancient Greece), and Dictatorships. Influence of Roman Empire Government on U.S. Government with a Senate. Review of written homework assignment.
Lesson Outline
Forms/types of Governments: Representative Democracy:U.S.A. Constitutional Monarchy : United Kingdom (Great Britain), Direct Democracy (Ancient Greece), and Dictatorships. Influence of Roman Empire Government on U.S. Government with a Senate. Review of written homework assignment. Explanation of how a Constitutional (Parliamentary) Democracy works as compared to U.S. Democracy Government. Popular Sovereignty definition.
Assignment
Read Text types/forms of governments.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on forms of government and different types of democratic governments (Great Britain Constitutional Monarchy, U.S. Representative Democracy etc), PJ was very attentive and appeared to comprehend the concept of popular sovereignty which is the root of a democracy.
Separation of Powers: Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government and Constitution. Influence of Baron Montesquieu. Articles of Confederation 1st U.S. Government 1780-1786.: No taxes, states had autonomy and independence, lack of central federal currency, no federal military protection. Impeachment Process US President, Expulsion process for US Congress Members.
Lesson Outline
Separation of Powers: Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government and Constitution. Influence of Baron Montesquieu. Articles of Confederation 1st U.S. Government 1780-1786.: No taxes, states had autonomy and independence, lack of central federal currency, no federal military protection. Impeachment Process US President, Expulsion process for US Congress Members. Discussion of U.S States fearing a strong central/federal government due to previous abusive rule of British monarchs.
Assignment
Read Text pp.30-33. Written problems MC Assessment p. 35 #2-6
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
PJ was well focused during our discussion today of Separation of Powers within the US Government and Constitution, We also discussed the 1st US Government Articles of Confederation and why it failed and was quickly replaced by the Constitution.
Public policy and laws /regulations for citizens: Federal, State and municipal/local laws and ordinances. Baron Montesquieu and Separation of Powers: Influence on U.S. Constitution 3 Branches of Government.
Lesson Outline
Public policy and laws /regulations for citizens: Federal, State and municipal/local laws and ordinances. Baron Montesquieu and Separation of Powers: Influence on U.S. Constitution 3 Branches of Government. Discussion of
checks and balances: Impeachment process of a U.S. President.
Assignment
Read
Text pp. 28-33
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Public policy and various categories of Federal, State, and Local Laws, PJ was very attentive and well focused. It is encouraging to observe that he is taking careful notes and appears to be very engaged/interested in learning Civics topic material.
John Locke and Natural Rights: Influence on U.S. Bill of Rights. JJ Rousseau and The Social Contract.
Influence on the Founding Fathers and U.S. Constitution.
Lesson Outline
John Locke and Natural Rights: Influence on U.S. Bill of Rights. JJ Rousseau and The Social Contract.
Influence on the Founding Fathers and U.S. Constitution. J Locke Natural Rights included the right to liberty, happiness, and to own property. Rousseau's Social Contract advocated for a 2-way relationship between citizens and their government. Citizens obey laws and serve in the military in exchange for protection and creating opportunities to establish a productive happy life.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's important lesson on John Locke and the Natural Rights influence on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, PJ followed the concepts clearly and understood the connection between Locke's philosophy of government and the goals of the Founding Fathers in creating the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens: Voting, Involvement in Service organizations and volunteer activities. Pursuing a career in public service such as government, education, health etc.
Lesson Outline
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens: Voting, Involvement in Service organizations and volunteer activities. Pursuing a career in public service such as government, education, health etc. Making a positive contribution to society. Difference between a citizen's responsibility and duties. Obligations and responsibilities of non-citizens/legal aliens. Pay taxes, obey laws etc.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Responsibilities of U.S. citizens, PJ was engaged and answered numerous questions with much thought and correctness. He is maturing in his approach to his classes by taking consistent organized notes to date and seems to be less distracted/less off-task compared to last year.
Citizenship requirements and processes in the U.S. Discussion of rights (voting etc) of Legal Aliens. Citizenship requirements for U.S. President and Vice President. Current Issues with undocumented illegal aliens in the U.S. including income (labor wages etc) which are not legally arranged and therefore are paid illegally outside of any tax consequences or records.
Lesson Outline
Citizenship requirements and processes in the U.S. Discussion of rights (voting etc) of Legal Aliens. Citizenship requirements for U.S. President and Vice President. Current Issues with undocumented illegal aliens in the U.S. including income (labor wages etc) which are not legally arranged and therefore are paid illegally outside of any tax consequences or records.
Assignment
Read Text pp. 21-27
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
PJ was very attentive and cooperative during today's important lesson on U.S. Citizenship. The various categories and processes/requirements for citizenship were presented such as Naturalization, Birthright/Natural Born, and rights/responsibilities of Legal Aliens (Immigrants) were outlined in detail.
U.S. Citizenship requirements. Review of Bill of Rights Amendments 2 though 7. Naturalization process to obtain citizenship.
Lesson Outline
U.S. Citizenship requirements. Review of Bill of Rights Amendments 2 though 7. Naturalization process to obtain citizenship. Legal aliens and illegal aliens. Birthright guarantee of U.S. citizenship explained. Naturalization process of obtaining citizenship: Legal aliens have 5 years to complete U.S. citizenship qualifications including a basic Civics knowledge test. Illegal aliens and the necessity of deporting the illegal immigrants. Review of Amendment regarding rights against unreasonable Search and Seizure.
Assignment
Read text pp.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
PJ was reasonably well focused upon our lesson topic today regarding U.S. Citizenship requirements and specific rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights Amendments 2 through 7, especially involving protections from unreasonable Search and Seizure.
Rights, Responsibilities, and Duties of Citizens. Detailed explanation of 1st Amendment Right of Freedom of Speech/Expression and the legal limitations. Discussion of Bill of Rights (1st 10 Amendments) and their practical connections with modern day activities of U.S. Citizens. Explanation/examples of Duties of citizens such as paying taxes, Obeying laws etc.
Assignment
Read textbook pp. 13-19.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Rights, Responsibilities, and Duties of U.S. Citizens, PJ was well focused and he demonstrated a sincere interest in learning the key details and taking good accurate notes to record important information presented.
Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens: Definition of Rights and Responsibilities. Discussion of similarities and differences between citizens' rights and responsibilities. Constitutional Rights -Bill of Rights and duties. A video on the meaning, definition, and significance of Civics courses was presented. Requirements of ways to become a U.S. citizen were explained.
Assignment
None other than obtain a Civics notebook.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. citizens, PJ was very attentive to the definition of Civics as the study of the Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. citizens. .We discussed the inalienable rights of U.S. citizens guaranteed by the Bill of Rights within the U.S. Constitution.
Introduction to Civics: Course content, purpose, and expectations.
Lesson Outline
Introduction to Civics: Course content, purpose, and expectations. Definition of Civics as the study of the rights, responsibilities, and privileges for citizens within the United States. The structure of the U.S. Government will be studied along with exploring the details within the U.S. Constitution. Landmark Supreme Court cases will be reviewed to give a perspective on how laws and practices in the U.S. needed to be changed (new Amendments etc) to have laws in line with the intent of the U.S. Constitution. Special projects to connect with modern day Civics will be assigned.
Assignment
None. Buy a course notebook.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
PJ was very attentive and well-focused on the introductory Civics session that was presented today. He is aware of the need to obtain and maintain a course notebook and keep up with weekly reading and writing assignments.
