Trustee vs Delegate Model of Representation

Bell work- Answer in your notes What is a Delegate? What is a Trustee? Explain your response. A Delegate is “One who acts on behalf of another” A Trustee is “One to whom something is trusted” BW:  What is a delegate?  What is a trustee? Webster's defines it as:  one acting on behalf of another vs. one to whom something is trusted. Have students brainstorm common examples they can relate to:  getting groceries off of a list, driving someone home, etc.Maybe have them think about student government?  How could these terms apply to Congress?What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?

More Bell work… Brainstorm examples of a trustee and delegate in real life. Explain your reasoning. Think about CFHS’s student government. Are they more “delegate” or “trustee”? Why? How could these terms apply to Congress? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each (Trustee vs Delegate)? A Delegate is “One who acts on behalf of another” A Trustee is “One to whom something is trusted”

Activity: Trustee and Delegate reading Read the handout “Who Is The Boss? Trustee Model vs. Delegate Model of Representation” 2. While reading the handout, highlight each paragraph for the MAIN IDEA. 3. Write 2 summary statements that include the definitions and the positive and negative features for: Trustee Model Delegate Model

Is this Trustee or Delegate…why? A. Your mother sends you grocery shopping with a list of items to buy. B. Your mother sends you grocery shopping but she lets you to buy what your family needs. A. Delegate; Trustee

Is this Trustee or Delegate…why? A. You allow your best friend to plan your entire birthday celebration. B. You will let your best friend plan your birthday celebration, but you must have input. 2. A. Trustee; Delegate

Is this Trustee or Delegate…why? 3. A. Your parents give you the choice of deciding what college you are going to attend. B. Your parents tell you what college you are going to attend. 2. A. Trustee; Delegate

How does the Iron Triangle relate to these models of representation?

What was the purpose of Government according to the Founding Fathers? In a group of 4 students, refer to the James Madison Quotes For each quote, decide if it fits the Trustee or Delegate model. Explain your reasoning. Answer the summarizer question at the end. Be prepared to discuss your answers. Do a modified Take a Stand activity to see how groups classified Madison’s quotes

Which issues demand more of a trustee than a delegate or vice versa? In the same group, look over the Enumerated powers of Congress. Pick 5 powers Fill out the T- Chart, deciding which of the 5 powers are more Trustee or more Delegate. Explain your reasoning. Look at the list of issues currently affecting America. Pick 5 issues. Discuss with your group if they are more Trustee or Delegate and place in your T-chart. Explain your reasoning. War, Taxes, Civil Rights, etc. Have groups share their responses

Sharing of Powers and Issues Your group will pick 2 Powers of Congress AND 2 issues affecting America from your T-chart to share with the class. Have one member of your group write this information on the class T-chart Be prepared to share your answer and reasoning

Bell work Answer the following questions: What is a delegate? Who do they listen to? What is a trustee? Who do they listen to?

Real Life Examples: Raul Grijalva calls for Boycott of Arizona What is SB 1070? Discuss with your partner. Watch video about Raul Grijalva and proposed boycott In calling for this boycott, do you think that Grijalva is acting more as a Trustee or a Delegate? Explain your reasoning. http://www.azfamily.com/news/Grijalva-calls-for-boycott-91671599.html Start video at 2:09; 3:25

SB 1070 Demographics Arizona Republic Poll: 80% of Republicans support SB 1070 58% of Democrats oppose SB 1070 and only 38% of Democrats support the new law. 36% of people age 18 to 34 support SB 1070, while 52% oppose it. People 35 to 54 favor SB 1070 by a margin of 64% for and 26% against. People over 55 favor SB 1070 by a margin of 63% for and 31% against. An interesting poll reported in the Arizona Republic Sunday July 25th http://tucsoncitizen.com/view-from-baja-arizona/2010/07/25/support-or-opposition-to-sb-1070-in-arizona-depends-on-who-you-are/ While overall Arizonans support SB 1070, the amount of support or opposition depends on political identity, ethnicity, income  and age.

More SB 1070 Demographics Rasmussen Survey 71% of likely voters in AZ favor the Immigration law -24% oppose it 47% of likely AZ voters think it will be good for AZ’s economy 35% think it will be bad for the economy 9% think it will have no impact

On your note sheet, write down… Which demographic categories do you think support/oppose SB 1070?

Raul Grijalva now calls for an end of the boycott Watch video… Why do you think that Grijalva is now calling for an end to the boycott of Arizona, that was started in reaction to SB 1070? Explain your reasoning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbp7BHIcyeA ; video is from august 2 2:50 to 3:30 discuss what the reasons were that led to calling off the boycott (interest group pressure, constituent pressure, desire to be re-elected, etc.

Journal 12; December 5 If you were a member of Congress, would you be a Trustee or a Delegate? Why? Explain both the positives and negatives for this model versus the other model of representation. What is one topic of Congress where a Delegate model would be more appropriate? Explain. What is one topic of Congress where a Trustee model would be more appropriate? Explain. Write at least 1 page in your journal