Remember: Quiz tomorrow! Know the six principles, the structure of the Constitution, the amendment groups, the Amendment process, the powers of t
Today in class we reviewed the 27 Amendments and discussed the proposal to eliminate birthright citizenship by amending the 14th amendment. In third block we also took notes on the ways that the Constitution has changed informally.
Remember: Quiz tomorrow! Know the six principles, the structure of the Constitution, the amendment groups, the Amendment process, the powers of t Today in class we learned about the Amendment Process. If you were absent:
1. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. 2. Think about the following questions: Why have we used the Congress rather than a national convention to propose amendments? What are the advantages of using the legislatures rather than conventions for ratification? What are the advantages of using conventions rather than legislatures for ratification? How is the process a good example of federalism? The homework is to finish the 27 Amendment Chart by tomorrow. If you missed class today:
1. You missed a quiz. See me to make it up! 2. Complete the Chapter 3 Chart using Section 2 (see Tuesday folder). The homework is to complete the 9 questions by tomorrow. Today in class we:
1. Took notes on the structure of the Constitution and the principles of the Constitution. 2. Discussed how each of the principles helps to achieve the goal of limited government. 3. Discussed how judicial review enhances the system of checks and balances. *** Be sure you understand both #2 and # 3 above!!!! 4. Read the article "Marbury v. Madison" and answered the questions. The homework is to read Chapter 3, sections 1 - 3. Today in class we took the Chapter 2 Test. Today in class we finished our study of Chapter 2 (discussed the Feds and Anti-Feds and completed the Articles of Confederation Chart) and reviewed for the tomorrow's test.
Today in class we: Today in class we:
1. Discussed yesterday's cooperative learning. If you were absent, find out the THREE purposes of the Declaration of Independence. 2. Discussed the effects of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation -- get the notes from a friend. 3. Defined: Shays's Rebellion and Annapolis Convention. 4. Watched a video about the significance of Shays's Rebellion. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. 5. Completed the influence web on page 28 of your binder. 6. Started the notes on the Constitutional Convention. No HW; Test is Friday. Today in class we:
1. Reviewed information from last week. Get notes from a friend. 2. Completed the Cooperative Learning from last week. 3. Answered the following questions, using complete sentences (and question inclusive): Explain how the ideas of John Locke are similar to the ideas found in the Declaration of Independence. Be specific. Do YOU think the Declaration of Independence is still important today? Why or why not? 4. Took notes on the Articles of Confederation. Get the notes from a friend. 5. Completed the Articles of Confederation Chart Homework: Complete at least 4 of the effects on the Articles of Confederation Chart. Tentative Test - Friday. Today in class we:
1. Celebrated Constitution Day with Constitution Trivia! 2. Took notes on the Declaration of Independence. 3. Listened to a reading of the Declaration of Independence. 4. Worked in cooperative groups to study the Declaration of Independence. 5. The homework is to read Chapter 2, section 4. |
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