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Today in class we:
1. Defined Ch. 16 vocabulary. 2. Took notes on political parties, including the development of the US Two Party System and the Types of Third Parties. 3. Homework: Identify three obstacles of third parties AND read Chapter 16. Monday, February 21st - NO School (PD Day)
Tuesday, February 22nd - No School (Snow Day) Wednesday, February 23rd and Thursday, February 24th - Finished our study of Federalism. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. Friday, Feb. 25th - Chapter 3 and 4 Test Today in class we discussed McCulloch v. Maryland, interstate relations, and the admission of new states. There is no homework. Test is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday.
Today in class we:
1. Discussed the video from yesterday. 2. Took notes on Federalism (Ch. 4) Homework: Read Marbury v. Madison article. Today in class we:
1. Took the Chapter 3 Quiz 2. Discussed the short writing from yesterday. 3. Finished the informal amendments notes. 4. Watched a video on federalism. The homework is to complete p. 51 of your binder. Chapter 3/4 Test next week. Today in class we:
1. Corrected last night's homework. 2. Completed the following short writing - What is democracy? How do the amendments to the Constitution make our government more democratic today than it was at the time of the founding? Provide at least three examples. 3. Started notes on informal changes to the Constitution. HW: Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow. Read 4.1, 4.2, adn 4.3 Happy Valentine's Day!
Today in class we: 1. Corrected the Three Branches Chart 2. Took notes on the Amendment Process 3. Discussed the Amendment Process (Why we've never used a national convention; How it is a good example of federalism) 4. HW: 3.4 Guided Reading. Today in class we studied the powers of each of the three branches, learned how each branch has evolved since the time of the founding, and discussed conflicts that the branches have with each other.
There is no homework for the weekend. Today in class we:
1. Discussed the similarities and differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. 2. Finished the notes on the Constitutional Convention. 3. Completed the Articles of Confederation Chart. 4. Watched a video about the Constitution. 5. Completed an assignment |
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