Even More Midterm Review!!

1.We can identify the parts from Unit 2 on the Midterm. Success Criteria 1/10/2017 1.We can identify the parts from Unit 2 on the Midterm.    2.We can compare and contrast the components of the Midterm from Unit 2.   3.We can analyze scenarios on federalism to understand its real world application.  4.We can analyze scenarios in order to understand the role of regulatory agencies in our gov’t. Answer in a complete sentence What is a regulatory agency? Why do we need to have them?

New Year House Cleaning Test Make Ups – if you have not taken the Unit 3 Exam YOU MUST MAKE IT UP Midterm Exams Coming Up Coach Class Wednesday Projects are really past due!

Midterm Review Day 5 Unit 2 Executive Branch Judicial Branch

Challenge! Who can name every level of the Executive Branch?? Who can name the actual people in them?

Purpose: to enforce laws Executive Branch Purpose: to enforce laws President Controls the whole country Governor Controls the whole state Mayor Controls the whole city

How do they get things done? Executive Branch How do they get things done? Executive Orders An order passed by the president that has the force of law Why do they use these? When Congress won’t get it done Provide safety and equality

How do they get things done? Executive Branch How do they get things done? Regulatory Agencies A gov’t office that enforces rules and regulations on businesses to protect the public Why do they use these? Businesses cannot be trusted to protect consumers, workers, environment

Purpose: to interpret laws Judicial Branch Purpose: to interpret laws Supreme Court Has the final say, performs judicial review District Courts Courts for the state

Federalism Each level is in charge of certain things Creates money National Gov’t Creates money Controls the military Protects copyrights State Gov’t Controls schools Controls elections

Emergency Powers National, State, and Local gov’ts all are responsible to protect their citizens from disasters Scenario A: Riots have broken out across a major city. What can the governor do? 1. Declare a state of emergency 2. Take control from the mayor 3. Call the National Guard Which one do you think would be the best option? Why?

Emergency Powers National, State, and Local gov’ts all are responsible to protect their citizens from disasters Scenario B: A massive hurricane is heading for a major city and would be devastating if it hit. The governor could… 1. Declare a state of emergency 2. Request the national gov’t to help 3. Call the National Guard Which one do you think would be the best option? Why?

Emergency Powers

Powers of Congress Practice Use the pinkish colored paper to read the “Clauses” from the Constitution that describe the powers given to Congress. Read the scenario and decide which clause this scenario falls under Provide a one sentence explanation as to WHY the scenario fit that clause

Quick 5 1/9 Have you ever taken a test that encompasses so much information? Are you confident that you will do well? When do you think you should begin to study?