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Mrs. Eggenberger

Friday, March 21st 

3/21/2014

 
Today in class we completed the Chapter 5 Questions (#2-6) in both classes, completed our study of Article I, and took notes on the special powers of the House and Senate and legislative oversight.

Test is Wednesday.

Thursday, March 20th 

3/20/2014

 
Today in class we completed the Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz and studied Article I, Section 8.

Test is Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 19th 

3/19/2014

 
Today in class we:
- Went over the Chapter 4 Test. 
- Completed notes on House and Senate leadership.
- Discussed the committees homework from last night.
- Discussed Article I.
- In 3/4 Block, completed Ch. 5 Questions #2 and #3. (finish for HW)
- In 7/8 Block, completed Ch. 5 Questions #2-6.

HW:  Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow (20 points)

Tuesday- March 18th 

3/18/2014

 
Today in class we took notes on the jobs of members of Congress AND the leadership structure of the House and the Senate.  In 7/8 block we also defined the different types of Congressional committees.

HW-
Read Article I

In 3/4 only -- define the committees

Monday, March 17th 

3/17/2014

 
Today in class we took introductory notes on the legislative branch, completed a reapportionment assignment and watched a video clip about redistricting.

HW:  Study for Thursday's vocabulary quiz. 

Friday, March 14th 

3/14/2014

 
Today in class we completed the Chapter 4 Test.

We also reviewed learning targets for the legislative branch unit AND started to learn the vocabulary terms for the unit.

HW:  Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday.

Thursday, March 13th 

3/13/2014

 
Today in class we finished our study of federalism.  We discussed the consequences of federalism on policy-making, using the Clean Air Act as an example.  We also discussed the pros and cons of federalism and reviewed the learning targets for Chapter 4.

HW:  Study for Friday's test.

Wednesday, March 12th 

3/12/2014

 
Today in class we took notes on states rights v. nationalists and completed a cooperative learning assignment on the topic.  We also took notes on the relationship between federalism and policy-making/politics.

Homework:  Study for Friday's Test.

Tuesday, March 11th 

3/11/2014

 
Today in class we continued with our study of federalism.

If you were absent, be sure to get the notes on:
- Supremacy Clause 
- Obligations of the national government to the states
- Obligations of the states to national government
- The Admission of New States

Also - Read Chapter 4, Section 2.  Identify and define the four guidelines for interstate relations. 

Tentative Test - Friday. 

Monday, March 10th 

3/10/2014

 
Today in class we:
Analyzed the Chapter 3 Test
Reviewed delegated, reserved, concurrent powers
Reviewed denied powers
Reviewed McCulloch v. Maryland
Watched a video about federalism.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.

HW:  Finish reading Ch. 4.
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