3/4 block - If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.
7/8 block - Individual assignment
Today in class we completed the test for the legislative branch and started our study of the executive branch.
3/4 block - If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 7/8 block - Individual assignment Today in class we:
1. Reviewed the terms "incumbent", "term of office" and "term limit". 2. Reviewed the reasons that incumbents are re-elected at high rates. 3. Worked with a partner to identify reasons for congressional term limits and reasons against congressional term limits. 4. Quick Write - Do you or do you not support congressional term limits? Identify three most compelling reasons for your position. 5. Discussed whether or not there should be term limits AND whether or not term limits are good for democracy. 6. Reviewed for tomorrow's test. HW: STUDY FOR THURSDAY'S TEST! Today we completed the Chapter 7 questions, took notes on incumbency, and read an article about term limits.
Homework: Study for Thursday's test. Today in class we discussed/reviewed binder pages 117 and 127 and how a bill becomes a law.
If you were absent, please turn in completed binder pages 117 and 127. We also started an individual assignment which we will finish in class on Tuesday. Test this week. Notebook check this week. |
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