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Tuesday, March 27th AND Wednesday, March 28th

3/28/2012

Tuesday, March 27th -
Today in class we finished our study of the Executive Branch. Specifically, we finished our study of the EOP, identied the influences on bureaucratic decision making, and discussed presidential leadership.

The test is TOMORROW!

Wednesday, March 28th -
Executive Branch Test

Monday, March 26th

3/26/2012

Today in class we identified the responsibilities of the cabinet departments and took notes on the Executive Office of the President.

Homework: Begin studying for the next test (Executive Branch). The test will be either Wednesday or Thursday.

Friday, March 23rd

3/23/2012

Today in clas we:
1. Corrected last night's homework on presidential power.
2. Took notes on the Roles of the President.
3. Completed an assignment on Presidential Succession.
4. Took notes on the federal bureaucracy and the cabinet.
5. Started to identify the responsibilities of the cabinet departments.

Homework: Read 8.3 and 10.1
Test on Wednesday or Thursday.

Thursday, March 22nd

3/22/2012

Today in class we:
1. Discussed the weaknesses of the Electoral College system.
2. Took notes on the suggestion plans for changing the Electoral College.
3. Identified the weaknesses on the various reform plans and discussed our preference.
4. Started an assignment on presidential power.

The homework is to finish the presidential power assignment, and to read 9.1 and 9.2.
The reading assignment for Monday is to read 8.3 and 10.1

Wednesday, March 21st

3/21/2012

Today in class we took notes on the President, the Vice President, and the Electoral College.
We also identified the potential weaknesses of the Electoral College.

Homework:
Enjoy the warm weather! :)

Tuesday, March 20th

3/20/2012

Legislative Branch Test

HW: Executive Branch worksheet.

Monday, March 19th

3/19/2012

Today in class we finished our study of the legislative branch. We read an article about term limits and identified the pros and cons of term limits. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test.

Homework: STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST!

Friday, March 16th

3/16/2012

Today in class we finished our study of Chapter 7.
HOMEWORK: PROJECTS ARE DUE ON MONDAY!

Thursday, March 15th

3/15/2012

Today in class we worked on the project that is due on MONDAY. We also took notes on staff and support agencies and reviewed how a bill becomes a law.

Homework:
Project due Monday.
Test on Tuesday.
Notebook checks will continue this week!

Wednesday, March 14th

3/14/2012

Today in class we took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law. We also completed an individual assignment (questions -- see Wednesday folder).

Homework:
Bring materials to work on your required project tomorrow.
Notebook checks tomorrow.
Project due on Monday.
Test on Tuesday.

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