The Georgia Performance Standards that you'll work with this week are:
SSCG4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
a. Describe the structure and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
b. Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
SSCG5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.
a. Explain the relationship of state governments to the national government.
b. Define the difference between enumerated and implied powers.
c. Describe the extent to which power is shared.
d. Identify powers denied to state and national governments.
e. Analyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments.
f. Analyze the supremacy clause found in Article VI and the role of the U.S. Constitution as the “supreme law of the land.”
The assignments for this week are listed below. Please be sure to follow all instructions for completing assignments and receiving the maximum points possible.
Week Three Assignment 1: Organization and Powers of the National Government
SSCG 4, element a,b
- Using the Organization and Powers of the National Government power point , complete the Organization and Powers of the National Government student notes that describe the structure and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and analyzes the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
* Complete the notes and answer each question thoroughly. Place in teacher's drop box when notes are completed. *20 possible points.
Week Three Assignment 2: FCC Profanity Rules Case Study
SSCG 4 element a, b
- In this case study you analyze how the three branches of government use their power to limit profanity in the media.
Follow all instructions in the document FCC Profanity Rules Case Study for completing this assignment.
* Place your finished paper in your teacher's drop box when completed. *24 possible points.
Week Three Assignment 3: Federal System of Government
SSCG 5, elements a, b, c, d, e, f
- Using the Federal System of Government power point, complete the Federal System of Government Student Notes that
* Complete the notes and answer each question thoroughly. Place in teacher's drop box when notes are completed. *12 possible points.
Week Three Assignment 4:
State or National Government
SSCG5 elements a, e, f
With this case study you will analyze the debate between state and national governments power over the issue of medical marijuana in the state of California.
Please follow all instructions and expectations found in the Who Has the Power over pot? State or National Government Case Study
* Place your finished paper in your teacher's drop box when completed. *24 possible points.
Week Three Assignment 5: Week Three GPS Quiz
SSCG 4 SSCG 5
After you have completed the first four assignments and turned them in to your teacher, take the Week Three GPS quiz to check for understanding of standards you worked with in week one. You will need to get the quiz from your teacher.
* 20 possible points.
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