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Mrs. Eggenberger

Wednesday, December 18th 

12/18/2013

 
Today in class we:
1.  Completed the following writing assignment:  In your opinion, what are the top two problems with the current presidential nomination process?  Why are these problems?  How would you reform the presidential nomination process?  Why is this reform idea a good idea?

2.  Discussed the problems of the presidential nomination process AND discussed ideas for changing it.

3.  Took notes on voting.

4.  Identified reasons people choose to vote, reasons people choose not to vote, and characteristics of regular voters and non-voters.


Tuesday, December 17th 

12/17/2013

 
Today in class we discussed why the US has a two party system.  We also took notes on the functions of political parties, including the nomination function.

HW:  Read pages 466-470.  Identify the criticisms of the presidential nomination process AND ideas for reforming the process.  Record your information on the paper provided.  Due tomorrow.  

Monday, December 16th 

12/16/2013

 
Today in class we completed the judicial branch test and reviewed the lesson on political parties.

Friday, December 13th 

12/13/2013

 
Today in class we reviewed for Monday's test, completed an individual assignment comparing the three branches, and wrote an essay.  The essay assignment is below.
Remember to study for Monday's test.


Three Branches of Government Essay Assignment
(20 points)

Directions:
  1. Answer the following question completely, using essay form.
  2. Do your own work.  Any evidence of cheating will result in failure.
  3. Be sure to illustrate your essay with specific examples.
  4. This essay will be counted as a test grade.
  5. Your essay should be approximately ¾ of a page in length.
Question:
          The founders of the United States Constitution wanted to make sure that no one leader ever had too much power.  So they created a government with three branches and gave each branch the ability to check the other two branches.  Write an essay explaining this Constitutional arrangement of separation of powers and checks and balances.  At minimum, your essay needs to contain the following:
a.     A description of the function of each branch of government
b.     A description of how each branch can check the power of the other two branches.


Thursday, December 12th 

12/12/2013

 
Today in class we discussed judicial activism and judicial restraint and completed a cooperative learning assignment on significant Supreme Court decisions.  (If you were absent, there is an assignment for you in the Thursday folder;  also - be sure to get the notes from a friend.)

Reminders:
In class essay on Friday.
Judicial Branch Test on Monday.

Wednesday, December 11th 

12/11/2013

 
Today in class we finished the video from yesterday.
HW:  Read "Does the Supreme Court Abuse It's Power".

Tuesday, December 10th 

12/10/2013

 
Today in class we took notes on the influences on the S. Court AND the limits on the S. Court.  We also began viewing a documentary about the Supreme Court.

Judicial Test will be on Friday OR Monday.

Monday, December 9th

12/9/2013

 
Today in class we:

- Took notes on Supreme Court procedures

- Created a flow chart of Supreme Court procedures.

I was absent for 7/8 block.  Please see me on Tuesday re: additional work.

Friday, December 6th 

12/6/2013

 
Today in class we completed the judicial branch vocabulary quiz.  We also identified the jurisdiction/responsibilities of the lower federal courts and took notes on the Supreme Court.

There is no homework.  

Thursday, December 5th 

12/5/2013

 
Today in class we:
1.  Completed the "Introduction to the Judicial Branch" individual assignment.  There is a copy in the Thursday folder.
2.  Took notes on the judicial branch.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.
3.  Homework:  Study for tomorrow's judicial branch vocabulary quiz.
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