Today in class we finished our notes on the Executive Branch (Roles of the President AND Presidential Leadership). We also completed the section on the executive branch on the Three Branches Chart. Finally, we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Today in class we:
1. Discussed bureaucratic decision making. 2. Discussed the powers of the president, as well as the limits on presidential power. 3. Discussed the roles of the president. HW: 2nd block - Roles of the President due tomorrow. All classes - Test on Friday. Today in class we:
1. Discussed the responsibilities of the 15 cabinet departments. 2. identified reasons for bureaucratic policy making as well as influences on bureaucratic decision making. Test is FRIDAY. Today in class we:
1. Took notes on the Federal Bureacracy, EOP, and Cabinet. 2. Identified the significant EOP agencies and cabinet departments. HW: Cabinet dept. definitions due tomorrow. Thursday, April 21
Today in class we discussed whether or not the Electoral College should be changed. We also watched a video (The History and Functions of the Executive Branch). The homework is to complete the Presidential Succession worksheet for Monday. Friday April 22nd - No School (Good Friday) Today in class we:
1. Reviewed Electoral College Procedures. 2. Took notes on the ideas for reforming the Electoral College. 3. Identified weaknesses of the various reform plans. 4. Took notes on the reasons the founders created the Electoral College. 5. Completed a cooperative learning lesson on the Electoral College (see Wednesday folder). HW: 2nd block - NO HW 4th Block - Signature needed by Monday; Worksheet due tomorrow. Today in class we:
1. Discussed the executive branch terms. 2. Took notes on the Presidency, Vice Presidency, and Electoral College. 3. Identified the weaknesses of the Electoral College HW: 2nd Block - Presidential Qualifications worksheet due tomorrow. 4th Block - Reflection paper due tomorrow. Today in class we took the Legislative Branch Test. We also defined the executive branch terms.
Today in class we:
1. Discussed the Chapter 5 homework AND last night's homework. 2. Read an article about term limits and discussed. 3. Reviewed for Monday's test. Test is Monday! Study! |
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