The homework is to finish the cabinet worksheet AND read Chapter 9, section 1. Remember: Vocab Quiz tomorrow and test on Monday.
Today in class we took notes on the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet, and the EOP. We also identified the responsibilities of the cabinet departments.
The homework is to finish the cabinet worksheet AND read Chapter 9, section 1. Remember: Vocab Quiz tomorrow and test on Monday. Today in class we:
1. Finished our notes on the Electoral College. 2. Completed the presidential succession worksheet. HW: Study the Executive Branch Vocabulary - Quiz on Wednesday Tentative Test on Monday. Today in class we:
1. Watched a video clip. 2. Discussed the problems of the Electoral College. 3. Took notes on Electoral College Reform Plans. 4. Completed the Electoral College Cooperative Learning 5. Completed a short writing assignment. 6. HW: Read all of Ch. 8. Reminder: Vocab Quiz on Tuesday. Today in class we:
1. Watched CNN Student News / Discussed Current Events 2. Took notes: Introduction to the Executive Branch AND The Electoral College 3. Worked to identify the potential problems/weaknesses of the Electoral College Homework: 1. Read Chapter 8 2. Complete Presidential Qualifications and Responsibilities worksheet 3. Vocab Quiz next week. If you missed class today, you missed the Legislative Branch Test. You will need to make arrangements to complete the test.
Define the following Executive Branch terms: 1. Presidential Succession 2. Electoral College 3. Elector 4. Popular Vote 5. Electoral Vote 6. Direct Popular Election 7. Cabinet 8. Executive Privilege 9. Bureaucrat 10. Bureaucracy 11. Iron Triangle Today in class we:
1. Read the article "Should We Limit Congressional Terms"? 2. Identified reasons FOR and AGAINST term limits. 3. Reviewed for Monday's test. HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's Test! Today in class we:
1. Discussed the Ch. 5 homework. 2. Completed 5.5 notes/worksheet 3. Watched a video (US Congress and You) 4. In 3rd block, read the article "Should Congressional Terms be Limited?" HW: Remember - Test Monday! Today in class we:
1. Took notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law. 2. Corrected last night's hw The homework is to complete the Ch. 7 Questions EC: One a bill gets to the President, how many days does the Pres. get to take action on the bill? What happens if he misses the de Monday, November 15 - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 16 Today in class we: 1. Took the Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz 2. Took notes on the Non-Leg. Powers of Congress, The Special Powers of the House and Senate, and Legislative Oversight. 3. Compared the House and the Senate HW: Complete questions #2 and 3 on the handout. Test on Monday! Thursday, November 11 - No School (Fog)
Friday, November 12 Today in class we: 1. Took notes on Congressional leadership. 2. Defined the types of committees in Congress. 3. Took notes on Congressional Powers HW: 1. Study for Monday's Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz. 2. Complete the Chapter 5 Questions - Due Monday |
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