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For today, 10/27 Take a sheet of paper out for notes – you can title it “U.S. Government”

United States Government We are a federal republic based on the Constitution. What does that mean? What do federal and republic mean?

Role of the U.S. Constitution Constitution is our “law of the land” Bill of Rights: first 10 amendments

Organization of U.S. Government Federal Government Legislative: power to make laws (legislate) Judicial: power to interpret laws (judge) Executive: power to carry out the laws (execute) State and Local Governments 10th Amendment: states can JEL their own laws Local examples: gambling legal in LA, not in TX; League City can fine for water use; marijuana is legal prescription in CA Separation of Powers: a system of checks and balances (no one branch can become too powerful)

Representative Democracy Democracy: rule by people Representative Democracy People vote for representatives (state & federal level) Federal Representatives: Senator John Cornyn Senator Ted Cruz U.S. Representative Randy Weber U.S. Representative Pete Olson State Representatives: Senator Larry Taylor State Rep. Greg Bonnen State Rep. John E. Davis State Rep. Craig Eiland

Electing our President Case Study: 2000 Election Popular Vote Results 50,996,582 50,456,062

Electoral College People vote for electors 2000 E.C. Results Electors vote for president 2000 E.C. Results Bush: 271 Gore: 266 Number of electoral votes is based on state population; the more people, the more votes.

* The number of electoral votes a state gets is determined by its population. The larger the population, the more electoral votes. * 538 total electoral votes California: 55 Texas: 38 Florida and NY: 29 (each)

Who would you vote for? Write down a “1” or a “2” for each statement. Pick the statement you MOST agree with. Do not talk! You will have a total of 7 different issues.

Who would you vote for? #1: Abortion: Pro-life. Abortion should only be legal in cases of incest, rape, or when the mother’s life is endangered. #2: Abortion: Pro-choice. Supports women’s right to choose to abort.

Who would you vote for? #1: Death penalty: Supports. #2: Death penalty: Very cautious; should only be reserved for heinous crimes.

Who would you vote for? #1: Gun Control: Believes in the second amendment right for all citizens to “bear arms.” #2: Gun Control: Agrees to the principle of the second amendment right to “bear arms,” but does not think it is an absolute right – rather, one that is negotiable.

Who would you vote for? #1: Gay Marriage: Does not support the marriage of gay couples; marriage should only be between different-sex couples. #2: Health Care: Support gay marriage; marriage does not have to be limited to different-sex couples.

Who would you vote for? #1: Marijuana: 100% illegal. Is against allowing it to be used for medicinal use under a doctor’s prescription. #2: Marijuana: Mostly illegal. Supports allowing it to be used for medicinal use under a doctor’s prescription.

Who would you vote for? #1: Minimum Wage: Minimum wage should be increased when a systematic form of measurement indicates a rise in the cost of living. #2: Minimum Wage: Minimum wage should be increased when deemed necessary by the legislative and executive branches.

Who would you vote for? #1: Favorite TV Shows: Modern Family, 30 Rock, Friday Night Lights #2: Favorite TV Shows: Sportscenter, Modern Family, Homeland

Add up your 1s and 2s… You should have more of one particular number

The Groups: How the U.S. Electoral College Works Aces: Electors! Popular Votes Spades Hearts Diamonds Clubs

The Votes and Voters 1 Electoral Votes: Ace of Hearts * The number of electoral votes a state gets is determined by its population. The larger the population, the more electoral votes. * 538 total electoral votes California: 55 Texas: 38 Florida and NY: 29 (each) 1 Electoral Votes: Ace of Hearts Hearts 3 Electoral Votes: Ace of Spades Spades 5 Electoral Votes: Ace of Clubs Clubs 8 Electoral Votes: Ace of Diamonds Diamonds

The Results #1s: Mitt Romney # 2s: Barack Obama

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