October 7th
SKINNY
Today in class we reviewed the structure of the Declaration of Independence AND worked in groups to answer questions about the Declaration of Independence. If you were absent, get a copy of the questions from the Friday folder, complete, and turn in for a grade.
There is no homework.
BLOCK
Today in class we:
1. Reviewed the amendment process.
2. Discussed the following questions regarding the amendment process:
- The national convention method of proposing Constitutional amendments has never been used. Why do you think it has never been used?
- In ratifying amendments, state legislatures are used more often than state conventions. Why do you think this is?
- When ratifying amendments, what would be the advantages of using state conventions over state legislatures?
- How does the formal amendment process emphasize federalism?
4. Completed an individual assignment about the formal amendments. The assignment is in the Friday folder. If you were absent, complete and turn in for a grade.
5. Finished the notes for Chapter 3. If you were absent, get the notes from a friend.
Homework: Study for Monday's test.