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ED207880.Pdf DOCUMENT RESUME ED 207 89`,2 SO 013 612 TITLE Political Discovery Resource Book.* , INSTITUTION PolitiCal Discovery Educati9n Collaborative for rester Boston, mass. PUB .DATE Mar 81, NOTE 85p. // EDES PRICE HIP01/PCOW Auk Postage. DESCRIPTORS Citizenship Educatift; Definitions; *federal. Government; Glossaries; *Local Government; *Politics; Secondary Education.; *State Governient; United States Government (Course) ABSTRACT ThisresourcelOokfor secondary stedents descr bes various aspects of federal, 'state, and local political process s. Originally written for use'in the agnet education program *Po itical Discovery" in Boston, Massachusetts, the book can easily be used or adapted by teachers in any state. The first *part of the book deals with the federal government., Presented are a glossary of political terms and definitions of many forms of government-in the world tod4Y; a discussion of the separation of powers and * description of the duties and responsibilities of-the parts of the fecler*.1 govern meat- -the president,and vice president, the dabinet, congress, and the federal couFts. A flow Chart of how a case reaches the Supreme Court is also provided. The second part of the booklet 4 focuses on the state government in Massachusetts, eraainingthe responsibilities of the _Governor, his'capinet, constitutional officer*, and the legislature and describing the procedure for paisage of, a bill and the judicial hystea. The third section of the booklet deals with local government. County government is first describedThen cities and towns are examined. Questions suchas "What is the Bone.Rule Amendment?*; mghates the roleof a city. council?"; and "What's the difiprence between a city and a towns ", are discussed. Metropolitan units are examined and the government of thd city of Boston is discussed. Last, ei*Political-DiscOvery Action Biwa" provides students with many tips--how to fight city hall, how to register, how to get to the National Convention, how to run for office, when to\ write .to Washington, and how to use the media. Landmark decisions in desegregation are also presented 'in that' -booklet.(Author/RM) tt 1 1**************1*************************************m***************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be ade * * from the original document. * ****.*****************************************i************************* . SEP 8 01981 ol itica 1 U.S. DEP "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS NATIO L INST OF EDUCATION MATERIAL HO BEEN GRANTED BY EDUCATIO L R RCES INFORMATION R IERICI This docunrahas been reproduced as 1Z1C..14 recerveePflom the persOn or organizatton /nmating a I L-INQA 33C1.. Aignorchanges have been made to improve reproduction quality Points of view or opinions stated in this docv TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CZ) rhent do not neoetanN represent otticial NIE INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Positron or poky _ La I '!* O ss 415 14 4 4 y 4 if i I 4 1, 4 47 a 4 * * 44 4, IN 04' s' 4. 4 TO BOB 4 We dedicate this fourth edition of the Political Disibvery Resource Bookto ROBERT BURCHIO., teacher, Copley Square * High School, in memory of the pleasure we had working with him on our programs. Through his intellect,, fine sense of ti humor and caring nature, he reached out to students from all backgroUnds and schools,and, by making them feel good about themselves, helped them to learn and to grow. * 00 * A f A p ."" lr I 0 rs. 4 4' 9 L"S .44 .4 POLITICAL.D4SCOVERY (EdCo) is a magnet educationprogram designed to bring Students and teaChers from various backgrounds together to learn about the political process first -hand as they learn about each other.Prifary fund- ing has come from the Bureau bf Equal Educational Opportunity, Massachusetts Department of EdUcation. Additional assistance has come from the Rockefeller Piamily Fund, the C1oseUp Foundation, and the hundreds of individuals and agencies who have given of their time, space, materia1s.and ideas. r- SPECIAVNANEa:to the embers of the Mistory Department of Madison Park High School for tfirir assistance in improl4ng and expanding our RESOURCE.BOOK. , II'1.I ICCII educationcollqb r for t rboston trI3PetrenWnttrtrtrtrtritrrtntr*,arxery*Ittren!rentertererg 14 beacon skreet boston, rngss 021,08'4(61'9 742-0180 March 1981 1 -46 Dear Friends: Originally the Political Discovery Resource Bookwas prepared as a curriculum supplement for student's and teachers who participated in the Political Dis overy programs. Since the first edition in 19/5, circulation has grown to include educators, poltticiansand others who value the book's unique approach to politi4a1 informa- tion. Although our primary audience is still those who experience our intensive, on-site exploration ofthe political process, we are pleasel that others find the content stimulating and useful. v.. One note of caution; politics is aqprocess, and part of thatpro- cess involves appointments and resignations from office.As the °a\ year progresges, we anticipate that some of the persons listed for - .a particular office will have moved on to new challenges. We en- courage you tokeep up to date with such happenings byreadiwg the newspapers and listening to tle news. We would appreciate knowing yoUr response toour Resource Book. -What information was helpfull--Mhat-new-inprtation could-be-added? Hearing froi you will help us make next year's edition evenmore valuable. If you would like more information about Political Discoverypro- grams, write or calf our office. The Political Discovery Staff &14-40e( aizi-leu Albie Davis, Director Frederidk Buiton, Program Coordinator LaVerne Cawthorne, Resource Coordinator Rick Gildea, Curriculum Coordinator Martha Groton, Resource Book Editor ON, HARBOR 14 Beacon Street Room 602 whawl `°330,,s Mass Gen Hospital 13 4 __a 1k CAMBRIDGE ST At \/ Ole .N11111111 II McCoimack Office Building I Wharf 1 Ashburton Place i16' . wIchng Long Wharf PINCK NE Y 7 d 0 /rya VERNO3 fc I CNE Vef3 '11,14Al 01 1Z5 st 4'4 PRA NKL IN tt / Cr Witet A40,r ESSEX South. Slat Cay Rev.., One Way SOW. tfS all Rota &haw 4,, if X *cal.olio. i4 Mile For;;rdI/T National Sully, ch.st«, t Contents 1 GLOSSARY 7 Forms of Government 8 Political Labels # 10 Separation of Powers 11 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 12 President and Vice President- The Executive Branch 13 Cabinet 14_Congress 15 House of Representatives and Senate. '16 United States Senators and Representatives from Massachusetts 17 The'Federal Courts 18 How'A Case Reaches the Supreme Court 19 STATE GOARNMENT 20 Governor - The Executive Branch 21 The Governor's thbinet 22 Constitutional Officers 23 Legislature - The Legislative Branch' 25 Passage of a Bill 26 Massachusetts Judicial System 30 Metropolitan Boston Map 1 31 LOCAL GOVERNMENT *32 Counties 33 Sudbury Town Chart 34 Cities and Towns 37 Metropolitan Units 38 Proposition 2 1/2 41 CITY OF BOSTON 42 Mayor -IiTte Executive Branch 44 LittleZity Halls 45 Bogton'city Council 47 Boston'tchool Committee 48Ward Map of Boston #9PARTICIPATE: POLITICAL DISCOVERY ACTION.MANUAL 51 You Can Fight City Hall: 52 Vote! How to Register 54 Political Parties. 55 How to Get to the National Convention 56. How to Run for Office, ' 57 Lobbying a 58 How to Address Offislals 59When You Wtite to Ashington 60 The Media # 61 How to Use the Media 63 InfOrmation Sources 65 Consumers" Rights 66 Students' Rights 67 Chapter 622; How to Take Action 68 Landmark Decisions in Desegregation 70Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination 71 Logics and Politics 72 World View ' '73Personal Political Profile I RAPID 'TRANSIT UNES OAK GROVE WONDERLAND MALDEN CENTER REVERE BEACH WELLINGTON GE ACHMONT SULLIVAN SQUARE' LECHMERE SUFFOLK DOWNS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ORIENT HEIGHTS SCIENCE PARK NORTH STATION WOOD ISLAND NORTH ST4ION HAYMARKET AIRPORT HAYMARKET MAVERICK WWI:1004 AQUARIUM GOVERNMENT CTR STATE Red LAW 'PARK STR1ET WAILIINGTON NAINVANO/ HARVARD CENTRAL KENDALL CHARLESG14 SOUTH STATION IMATTUF NORTH BOYLSTON BROADWAY ARLINGTON ANDREW DOVER COPLE Y NOilTHAMPT AUDITORIUM NORTH OUINCY KENM0f1 DUDLEY WOLLASTON EGLESTON OUINCY CENTER ESE RVOI NORTHEASTERN dr SAVIN HILL, BRIGHAM CIRCLE GREEN CWINCY MAWS BOLTON ciavnAph_ _ COLLEGE CIRCLE 'Ivan FTELD'kE;ORNER FOREST HILLS ARIORWAY SHAWMUT ASHAIONT MATTAPAN t , ROUTE & SCHEDULE 722-3200 RECORDED SERVICE CONDITIONS 322-5050 SENIOR CITIZENS/SPECIAL NEEDS 722-5438 PASS PROGRAM 722-5218 or MASSACHUSETTS BAY "THE RIDE" 722-5123 TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY LOST ARTICLES 722-5000 "50 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 GENERAL OFFICES 722-5000 OPOLICEkEMERGENCY 722 -5151 ow Glossary 7 r d hoc: For a specific to pass. legislation favorable to farmers. `.1 Jr purpose. Usually . frve 46 used to describe a boycott: To combine together to stop committee which is set up to deal buying, using or dealing with a particu- with a specific problem and which . lar na4on, company or organization as a disbands whan the problem is over. means of protest and to force action. ° adversary: An opponent. O ften bureaucracy: Any administrative system used to describe opponents in an that carries out policy on a day to day election or a debate. Also used in basis, that uses standardized procedures, .the courts to describe opponents in and that is based on a specialization of law suits. duties. Some negative uses of the word Include: excessive growth of adminis- alders: Members of the legisla- trative agencies, concentration of power tive branch of a city. SomJ cities, in administrative officials, excessive have city councils, others have "red tape," dedication to'routine and . boards of alders. (See page ) resistance to change.-\ -.aninesty: Power exercised by the canvass: To go about a regioh to seek 4 President orthe Congress to give votes or opinions. (Can also be done by pardon of punishment to a person or phone.) group who has violated-national law. Amnesty and amnesia share a common capitalism: (See p. 8.Forms of Government.) Oteek root meaning "to forget." Par- don can mean "to forgive." Since am- carpetbagger: Originally, a Northerner nesty hasbeen formalized intosa le- who went to the South after the Civil gal term meaning "pardon," it means War for political or financial advan- "to forgive and forget." tage.
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