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A.P. American Government Lesson Plan - Klein Oak High
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Dates |
Thursday, November
15,
2007 |
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Topic |
The Presidency |
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Objectives |
Students shall be able to
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Explain the differences between the
positions of president and prime minister
and discuss the approach taken by the Founders in regard to executive
power.
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Sketch the evolution of the presidency from
1789 to the present.
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List and describe the various offices that
make up the office of the president.
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Review discussions of presidential
character, and how these relate to the
achievements in office of various presidents.
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Enumerate and discuss the various
facets—formal and informal—of
presidential power.
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Activities |
Video: Ronald Reagan, An American President
While watching the video, find one example of each of the
eight roles of the President:
- Chief Executive
- Chief Legislator
- Chief Judge
- Commander-in-Chief
- Chief of State
- Chief Diplomat
- Chief Spokesman
- Chief of Party
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Assessment |
Monitor and
adjust to check understanding. Collect and grade chapter 12 assignment. |
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Assignments |
Read chapter 13 in the Wilson
Text on The Bureaucracy and complete the vocabulary worksheet (Word
or PDF). |
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