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Mrs. Eggenberger

Friday, January 24th 

1/24/2014

 
Today in class we discussed the potential problems of the Electoral College.  We also took notes on the suggested reform plans of the Electoral College.  Finally, we discussed the expressed powers of the President and Vice President.

HW:  Don't forget your $85 on Monday!  Read Chapter 12.  Test first week of Feb. 

Thursday, January 23rd 

1/23/2014

 
Today in class we discussed issues related to the legislative branch AND started our study of the executive branch.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

HW - Identify the expressed powers of the President and Vice President
Read Chapter 12
Payment due tomorrow
Test first week of February

Wednesday, January 22nd 

1/22/2014

 
Today in class we discussed the free response section of the final exam.  We also took notes on the staff and support agencies that assist members of Congress.  We also discussed the demographic characteristics of members of Congress. 

HW:  Read Chapter 12
Second AP Test payment due on 1/24
Test the first week of February.

Monday, January 20th and Tuesday, January 21st 

1/21/2014

 
Monday, January 20th - NO SCHOOL (teacher work day)

Tuesday
Today in class we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of incumbency, the advantages and disadvantages of term limits, the ways that members of Congress help their constituents, and the ways that members of Congress learn what their constituents want.

The homework is to:
- Complete discussion questions 2, 4, and 6 for tomorrow.
- Read Chapter 12 by Friday.

Reminders:
- AP Test payment ($85) due by Friday.
- Test during the first week of February.

Wednesday, January 15th - Friday, January 17th 

1/15/2014

 
WEDNESDAY:
Today in class we took notes on the non-legislative powers of Congress, the special powers of the House and Senate, legislative oversight, influences on members of Congress, and incumbency.

We also discussed attitudinal, representational, and organizational views.

THURSDAY:
First semester Exam

FRIDAY:
No class 

Tuesday, January 14th 

1/14/2014

 
Today in class we completed the legislative branch vocabulary quiz and a cooperative learning assignment/discussion about the lawmaking process.

EC CE project due today.

Reminders:
First Semester Exam on Thursday.
Final AP payment due on 1/25.
Begin reading Chapter 12. 

Friday, January 10th AND Monday, January 13th 

1/13/2014

 
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10TH
Today we identified the expressed powers of Congress and the powers expressly denied to Congress.  

Homework:  Define the different types of congressional committees.

Reminders:
Legislative Branch Quiz on Tuesday.
Missing CE projects due on Monday (for partial credit).
One CE due on Tuesday for extra credit.  Article must be from 1/9 or later.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH 
Today in class we discussed the powers expressly denied to Congress and took notes on how a bill becomes a law.  We also worked with a partner to identify where citizens can influence the lawmaking process.


Homework:
Study for tomorrow's legislative branch quiz.
Extra Credit CE project is due tomorrow. 
Semester exam on Thursday. 

Monday, January 6th - Thursday, January 9th 

1/9/2014

 
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - NO SCHOOL (weather)

Thursday, January 9th 
Today in class we went over the Comparative Unit II Test and continued our study of the Legislative Branch.

Homework:
For tonight/due January 10th:  Read handout "Article 1";  If you did not turn in the 12/20 CE project, it is due tomorrow.

ASAP:  Read the Chapter on Congress.

Due Monday:  You may turn in missing CE projects for partial credit by Monday.

Due Tuesday:  Extra Credit CE project;  Any topic;  Articles must be from 1/9/14 or later.


Announcement - Sunday, January 5, 2014

1/5/2014

 
THE GOOD NEWS IS....You got yourself another snow day.
THE BAD NEWS IS.... We have used up all of our "wiggle room" and will need to make up some time in order to finish the curriculum before the AP test (and hopefully have a day to review before the US test).

A few reminders --
A few of you didn't have the opportunity to turn in your CE project before vacation because of the ice day on 12/20.  Please be sure to bring this on Tuesday.

We will need to pick up the pace a bit in order to make up some time.  Be sure that you've read the chapter on Congress before you return to school on Tuesday.

Hope to see you soon!
:)


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