Would you want to be the President?
The Georgia Performance Standards that you'll work with this week are:
SSCG12 The student will analyze the various roles played by the President of the United States; include Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chief executive, chief agenda setter, representative of the nation, chief of state, foreign policy leader, and party leader.
SSCG13 The student will describe the qualifications for becoming President of the United States.
a. Explain the written qualifications for President of the United States.
b. Describe unwritten qualifications common to past presidents.
SSCG14 The student will explain the impeachment process and its usage for elected officials.
a. Explain the impeachment process as defined in the U.S. Constitution.
b. Describe the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.
SSCG15 The student will explain the functions of the departments and agencies of the federal bureaucracy.
a. Compare and contrast the organization and responsibilities of independent regulatory agencies, government corporations, and executive agencies.
b. Explain the functions of the Cabinet.
Week Six Assignment 1: NovNET Module 6- Lessons a and b
SCCG 12, SSCG13, SSCG14
- Complete lessons a and b from Module 6 (Branches of Government Part 2). It is required that you take notes as you work through each module. Half of your points will come from your notes. Be sure to include the following information in your NovaNet notes that are turned in for credit:
- Date
- Title of Module
- Title of Lesson
- Significant (important) information from lessons: definitions, notable people/places/things, historical information, explanation of concepts, charts, etc.
Week Six Assignment 2: Roles and Qualifications of the President
SCCG 12, SSCG 13
- Using the Roles and Qualifications of the President power point complete Roles and Qualifications of the President Student Notes that analyze the various roles played by the President of the United States; include Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chief executive, chief agenda setter, representative of the nation, chief of state, foreign policy leader, and party leader. The notes will also describe the written and unwritten qualifications for becoming President of the United States.
* Complete the notes and answer each question thoroughly. Place in teacher's drop box when notes are completed. *20 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 3: President as Commander in Chief Case Study
SSCG12
In this case study you will watch a film that revolves around President Obama's recent decision to send more troops to Afghanistan.
* Follow all instructions in the document President as Commander in Chief Case Study for completing this assignment. Place in teacher's drop box when completed. *24 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 4: Presidential Impeachment
SSCG14
- Using the Presidential Impeachment power point complete the Presidential Impeachment Student Notes that explain the impeachment process and its usage for elected officials.
* Complete the notes and answer each question thoroughly. Place in teacher's drop box when notes are completed. *20 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 5: The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton Case Study
SSCG14 b
In this case study you will read in depth about the events leading up to and the impeachment trial of President Clinton. Afterward you will write a reflection essay discussing your opinion of the case.
* Follow all instructions in the document The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton Case Study for completing this assignment. Place in teacher's drop box when completed. *25 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 6: Federal Bureaucracy Background and Cabinet Scenarios
SSCG15
In this activity you will find out what the Federal Bureaucracy is all about, and you will work with different scenarios that the President's Cabinet members might advise the President on.
*Please follow all instructions and expectations found in the Federal Bureaucracy Background and Cabinet Scenarios document.
* Place your finished work in your teacher's drop box when completed. *35 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 7: Coal Ash Spill Case Study- Executive Branch Responsibilities
SSCG15
In this assignment, you will examine a case in which the Executive Branch of the U.S.
* Place your finished work in your teacher's drop box when completed. *10 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 8: OSHA Case Study
SSCG15 element a
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. In this case study you will analyze an issue OSHA faced regarding poultry plants.
* Place your finished work in your teacher's drop box when completed. *10 possible points.
Week Six Assignment 9: Week Six Quiz
SCCG 12
SCCG13
SSCG14
SSCG15
After you have completed the first eight assignments and turned them in to your teacher, take the Week Six quiz to check for understanding of standards you worked with in week six. You will need to get the quiz from your teacher.
* 20 possible points.
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