Team Overview:
Unit One:
Topic: What are the philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system?
Members: Yusuf Qureshi, Alexander Hayes, Michelle Goda & Casey Scott
Michelle: "In Unit One I studied the philosophies, such as classical republicanism and natural rights philosophies, instituted in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. I learned how ancient philosophies are still applicable to present governments."
Members: Yusuf Qureshi, Alexander Hayes, Michelle Goda & Casey Scott
Michelle: "In Unit One I studied the philosophies, such as classical republicanism and natural rights philosophies, instituted in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. I learned how ancient philosophies are still applicable to present governments."
Unit Two:
Topic: How did the Framers create the Constitution?
Members: Shane Authenreith, Nathaniel Dulaney, Michelle Goda & Aaron Hanke
Aaron: "Throughout Unit Two, my main focus was how the Constitution became ratified. I researched numerous documents, read the Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers, and many others."
Members: Shane Authenreith, Nathaniel Dulaney, Michelle Goda & Aaron Hanke
Aaron: "Throughout Unit Two, my main focus was how the Constitution became ratified. I researched numerous documents, read the Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers, and many others."
Unit Three:
Topic: How was the Constitution been Changed to Further the Ideals Contained in the Declaration of Independence?
Members: Chase Patterson, Michael Turinetti, Eleanor Price, Stacie Kammerling & Dane Kirchoff-Foster
Stacie: "My district and state questions were specifically on judicial review. I refined research in Marbury v. Madison and studied how the power of the judicial branch waxes and wanes throughout modern history."
Members: Chase Patterson, Michael Turinetti, Eleanor Price, Stacie Kammerling & Dane Kirchoff-Foster
Stacie: "My district and state questions were specifically on judicial review. I refined research in Marbury v. Madison and studied how the power of the judicial branch waxes and wanes throughout modern history."
Unit Four:
Topic: How have the Values and Principles Embodied in the Constitution Shaped American Institutions and Practices?
Members: Joshua Meacham, Fatima Khan, Shane Authenreith & Alexander Dunfee
Shane: "I studied the executive branch in Unit Four. My studies dealt with the philosophy of the executive branch and how the most powerful person in the world came to exist."
Members: Joshua Meacham, Fatima Khan, Shane Authenreith & Alexander Dunfee
Shane: "I studied the executive branch in Unit Four. My studies dealt with the philosophy of the executive branch and how the most powerful person in the world came to exist."
Unit Five:
Topic: What Rights does the Bill of Rights Protect?
Members: Chase Patterson, Michael Turinetti, Eleanor Price, Stacie Kammerling & Dane Kirchoff-Foster
Michael: "The focus of my study revolved around the protection of individual rights, both in history and current practice, especially as they pertain to criminal proceedings."
Members: Chase Patterson, Michael Turinetti, Eleanor Price, Stacie Kammerling & Dane Kirchoff-Foster
Michael: "The focus of my study revolved around the protection of individual rights, both in history and current practice, especially as they pertain to criminal proceedings."
Unit Six:
Topic: What Challenges Might Face American Democracy in the Twenty-First Century?
Members: Alexander Hayes, Yusuf Qureshi, Audrey Koeberlein & Blake Bush
Audrey: "I specifically focused on Rule of Law, American Exceptionalism, how people throughout the United States view them, and the way the governments and politics shape and influence citizens."
Members: Alexander Hayes, Yusuf Qureshi, Audrey Koeberlein & Blake Bush
Audrey: "I specifically focused on Rule of Law, American Exceptionalism, how people throughout the United States view them, and the way the governments and politics shape and influence citizens."
Our Teacher: Mr. Chris Cavanaugh
Left Image: State Competition /
Right Image: Top 10 Announcement
Mr. Chris Cavanaugh
Last but certainly not least is the teacher that has guided us along the way from the time we barely understood what We the People was to the point when we earned Second in the state of Indiana, and now further as we prepare for our National Competition.
Mr. Cavanaugh: "The history of the United States can be described as the history of racism and sexism; or it is the history of overcoming racism and sexism."
Last but certainly not least is the teacher that has guided us along the way from the time we barely understood what We the People was to the point when we earned Second in the state of Indiana, and now further as we prepare for our National Competition.
Mr. Cavanaugh: "The history of the United States can be described as the history of racism and sexism; or it is the history of overcoming racism and sexism."