What is a Democracy?

Goal: Discuss the principles of democracy and examine the different democracies of which we are a part

Agenda: 

Journal 

CNN Ten 

Google Classroom Questions
Graphic Representation 

1. Journal 

Based on what you already know, what is a democracy? 

2. CNN Ten 

Let's check out today's news.

3. Check in: Let's Review Our Google Classroom Questions! 

• There is an assignment in Google Classroom called "1.1: Purposes and Origins of Government"
• Only a few people finished this yesterday, so let's review it as a class.

4. Principles of Democracy 

• A country is not a constitutional government just because they have a constitution written down - they actually have to follow that constitution to be considered a constitutional government. 
• We're going to read about principles of democracy in our constitutional government. 
• Click HERE to get a copy of today's reading. (You'll click "make a copy" to add it to your Drive) 

5. Rate our Governments 

• You're working with your table groups again. 
• You are going to work to rate a specific government institution on each principle of democracy from 1-10 and provide a reasoning.
• Blue table: United States Government 
• Purple table: California Government 
• Green table: San Diego Government 
• Yellow table: United States Government 
• Make a chart in your journal that shows a) the principle of democracy, b) your rating, c) your reason why you gave it that rating 
• You each need this chart in your journal! 

Reminders: 

This week is Halloweek! Dress up accordingly:

• Tomorrow: Wear school colors! 
• It's Dia de los Muertos so we're going to have activities like sugar skulls at lunch.