CAWTP Power Points

Herein you can find downloadable PowerPoint presentations prepared by Oregon State Supreme Court Justice (Ret.) Susan Leeson.  Presentations are separated by unit and are an excellent supplement to any unit lesson.
As always, any questions may be directed to Dave Richmond at cawtp35@yahoo.com 

Challenges of Citizenship: a power point with in depth discussion of the unique challenges faced by American citizens in our modern world. This includes a discussion of duties, rights, and responsibilities.
CHALLENGES_OF_CITIZENSHIP2.ppt

Congress Today: this power point is a modern look at the legislative branch. How well does the branch designed in 1787 work today? Should Congress be the “supreme branch”?
Congress_today.ppt

Executive Design and Growth: this power point examines theories on the executive from Aristotle to John Dean. It also explores the expansion of executive power.
Executive_design_and_growth.ppt

Judicial Review: this power point explores the theory and usage of judicial review from Marbury v. Madison to current court cases.
Judicial_Review.ppt

Newly Added PowerPoint
Materials

Two new PowerPoint presentations prepared by Justice Sue Leeson, coving Americanization and Identity politics. 
Enjoy!

Americanization movements
  Hector St. John de Crevecoeur

Identity Politics
E pluribus unum

Unit Four Power Point, Major Themes and Questions; Sue Leeson

Miranda v. Arizona: a case study for Unit 4: this power point examines how the branches and the states interact and respond when faced with a particular issue.
miranda_unit_4_case_study.ppt

Due Process: this power point is aligned with Unit 3, lesson 18 of the new text. It looks at the due process clause of the 14th Amendment and how it has changed the Constitution.
due_process.ppt

Suffrage in the United States: this power point examines the origin of suffrage, its importance and extension. The role of the First Amendment in helping advocates of suffrage is also explored.
SUFFRAGE_IN_THE_UNITED_STATES.ppt
Franchise_Activity.doc

Designing and Drafting: Madison’s Role: this power point explores the circumstances and preparations leading up to James Madison’s role in the Constitutional Convention. His Virginia Plan is examined in an activity.
unit_2_designing_and_drafting.ppt

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: this power point leads students through a discussion of what human rights are. An activity exploring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is included.
universal_declaration.ppt