WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer

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1 WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course 10 th Grade Civics and Economics System Unit of Study Unit 2 Democracy Unit Title Structure & Function of Federalism Power Pacing 10 Days Balance Unit Overview The second unit in Civics and Economics examines the structure of federalism through the lenses of systems, democracy, power, and balance. The points of focus for this unit include: Federalism: basic structure of the United States, a complex system of multilevels and divisions of Federal : structure and function including the separation of between the three branches of State : structure and function including the separation of between the three branches of and relationship with federal Local : structure and function including separation of between the three branches of and relationship with Comparing the U.S. and N.C. Constitution: similarities and differences between the two documents Unit Enduring Understanding(s) Unit Essential Question(s) 1. systems establish the structure and function of the. 2. Democracies attempt to balance power between the people and. 3. Democracies attempt to balance power between the levels of. 1. How do systems establish the structure and function of a? 2. How do democracies attempt to balance power between the people and? 3. How do democracies attempt to balance power between the levels of?

2 Essential State Standards Priority Objectives Analyze the structures of national, s in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens (e.g. federalism, the three branches, court system, jurisdictions, judicial process, agencies, etc.). Summarize the functions of North Carolina s within the federal system of (e.g. local charters, maintain a militia, pass ordinances and laws, collect taxes, supervise elections, maintain highways, types of local s, etc.). CE.C&G.2.4 Compare the and the structures of the United States and North Carolina s (e.g. the various NC, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Rights, preambles, the organization of, the of, responsibilities, etc.). CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved (e.g. the power of Congress to declare war and the need for the president to make expeditious decisions in times of international emergency, the power of the President to make treaties and the need for the Senate to approve them). Supporting Objectives CE.C&G.2.3 Evaluate the U.S. Constitution as a living Constitution in terms of how the words in the Constitution and Bill of Rights have been interpreted and applied throughout their existence (e.g. precedents, rule of law, Stare decisis, judicial review, supremacy, equal protections, establishment clause, symbolic speech, due process, right to privacy, etc.). CE.C&G.2.5 Compare United States system of within the framework of the federal and structures as well as in how they relate with al systems of other nations (e.g. Republicanism, federalism). CE.C&G.2.6 Evaluate the authority federal, s have over individuals rights and privileges (e.g. Bill of Rights, delegated, reserved, concurrent, pardons, writ of habeas corpus, judicial process, s rights, Patriot Act, etc.). CE.C&G.2.7 Analyze contemporary issues and al responses at the local,, and national levels in terms of how they promote the public interest and/or general welfare (e.g. taxes, immigration, naturalization, civil rights, economic development, annexation, redistricting, zoning, national security, health care, etc.). CE.C&G.3.2 Compare lawmaking processes of federal, s (e.g. committee system, legislative process, bills, laws, veto, filibuster, cloture, proposition, etc.). CE.C&G.3.5 Compare jurisdictions and methods of law enforcement applied at each level of, the consequences of noncompliance to laws at each level and how each reflects equal protection under the law (e.g. Department of Justice, Regulatory Commissions, FBI, SBI, Homeland Security, magistrate, troopers, sheriff, city police, ordinance, statute, regulations, fines, arrests, etc.). CE.C&G.5.2 Analyze and federal courts by

3 outlining their adversarial nature of the judicial process (e.g. appellate, exclusive, concurrent, original, types of federal courts, types of courts, oral argument, courtroom rules, Supreme Court, opinions, court docket, prosecutor/prosecution, complaint, defendant, plaintiff, hearing, bail, indictment, sentencing, appeal, etc.). CE.C&G.5.5 Analyze the developments and implementation of domestic and foreign policy by outlining opposing arguments on major issues and their efforts toward resolutions (e.g. health care, education, immigration, regulation of businesses and industry, foreign aid, intervention abroad, etc.). Unpacked Concepts (students need to know) structure of national,, maintain order, security, welfare of the public and protection of citizens functions of s within federal CE.C&G.2.4 constitutions of US and NC structures of US and NC CE.C&G.5.4 constitutional provisions requirements for foreign policy Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) Analyze (structure and organization) Summarize (functions) CE.C&G.2.4 Compare (constitutions and structures) CE.C&G.5.4 Explain (how conflicts are resolved) COGNITION (RBT Level) Analyzing Understanding CE.C&G.2.4 Understanding CE.C&G.5.4 Understanding

4 Standard(s) Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Suggested Lesson Essential Questions Possible Factual Content (Bold Found in Standards) Example(s) From Unpacked Standard Analyze the structures of national, s in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens. Federalism systems can create a complex dispersal of. Why does a federalist system of establish different levels of? Constitution Federalism National State Local Role of - maintain order - security - welfare of the public - protection of citizens Popular Sovereignty Separation of Powers - shared - individual and federal Checks and Balances A system of established by a constitution may result in the complex dispersal of, as a result people may live under the jurisdiction of national,, s. Analyze the structures of national, s in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, Federal set the terms and limits of al power. How does the structure of the federal balance power? Constitution National Role of - maintain order - security - welfare of the public - protection of citizens Functions of involve a complex relationship among the branches of at all levels.

5 security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens. Summarize the functions of North Carolina s within the federal system of. CE.C&G.5.4 Explain how conflict between constitutional provisions and the requirements of foreign policy are resolved. establish methods to protect popular sovereignty. establish methods to handle domestic and foreign affairs. How does the system of checks and balances promote a limited? How does the U.S. Constitution address domestic and foreign affairs? Popular Sovereignty Separation of Powers - shared - individual and federal Jurisdiction Checks and Balances Legislative Executive Judicial are higher laws that authorize an effective with limited. The roles and duties of the legislative branch and executive branch in conducting foreign affairs. Analyze the structures of national, s in terms of ways they are organized to maintain order, security, welfare of the public and the protection of citizens. State Power in a federalist is divided between the nation and. set the terms and limits of al power. How do the federal and s divide power? How does the structure of the balance power? Constitution National Role of - maintain order - security - welfare of the public - protection of citizens Popular Sovereignty Separation of Powers - shared Powers are shared and held individually by and federal s. The functions of s.

6 Summarize the functions of North Carolina s within the federal system of. Local Limits and responsibilities of local s are established by s. is responsible for overseeing the welfare and safety of the people. How are local s an extension of s? How do local s provide services to their constituents? - individual and federal Jurisdiction Checks and Balances Local Charters Maintain a Militia Pass Ordinances and Laws Collect Taxes Supervise Elections Maintain Highways Types of Local s - county - municipalities - incorporation - charter Legislative Executive Judicial The responsibilities and duties of the and local. CE.C&G.2.4 Compare the and the structures of the United States and North Carolina s. Comparing the U.S. and N.C. National constitutions trump conflicts with constitutions. How are the constitutions of North Carolina and the United States similar and different? N.C. Bill of Rights Declaration of Rights Preambles Organization of Powers of Responsibilities of National Trumps Conflicts with State Jurisdiction The major differences and similarities between the United States and North Carolina.

7 HISTORY GEOGRAPHY CIVICS & GOVERNMENT Legislative Executive Judicial ECONOMICS CULTURE Authority al Systems General Unit Resources Straight Ahead Uphill Mountainous Create a poster that illustrated a bill becoming a law SAS budget activity for budgets Create a powerpoint for local leadership and services Create a tour of the executive agencies from the perspective of a future employee Create a graphic organizer for checks and balances Create a powerpoint on the executive agencies with the symbols and/or seal, pictures of the agents working in their professional attire Create a newspaper article showing the President as the Chief Diplomat and how he can help with foreign policy Local poster challenges State branches poster challenges State constitution search Create a hat that illustrates a role of the President and the student has to argue why their role is the most important Research a Senator or Representative from NC and create a bill that this individual would support Debate a current bill using Parliamentary procedure Cabinet simulation: students in a seminar debate an ongoing issue that pertains to their

8 department and argue for funding in the upcoming fiscal budget Seminar: Should the President be naturalized or a native born citizen? Text differentiation symbols: Texts will be categorized in teacher resource documents as Straight Ahead (less challenging for struggling readers), Uphill (having some challenging words and more complex sentence structure that is appropriate for on-grade level readers), or Mountainous (containing challenging vocabulary, complex sentences, and more abstract ideas).