Interactive Parent / Student Homework

Presently, the students in the ______________________ class are working on a unit called “Advise and Consent.” In the first lesson of the unit students will look at the government official commonly believed to an important person in the world. They will see that the U.S. Constitution does not allow the President to rule without limits. He must operate with the “advice and consent” of the United States Senate on appointments and treaties. There are other limits on his power as well. Through this example, students will see that our democracy is strengthened when the points of view of others must be considered.

In our school and also in our homes, there is the opportunity for those persons who are “in charge” to ask for advice from others before making decisions. Your child’s assignment is to ask you to consider a time when you asked for advice before making a decision. Please share this situation with your child and explain how the advice affected your decision. Did you take the advice or disregard it? What were the advantages and disadvantages of gaining advice before making the decision? Thank you for your help with this learning project.

Sincerely,
Teacher’s Name

The student is to fill in the questionnaire.

When did this adult ask for advice before making a decision?

Did he or she take the advice or disregard it?

What were the advantages of asking for advice?

What were the disadvantages of asking for advice?

Adult’s Signature: ______________________________________