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Friday, January 29

1/29/2016

Today in class we:
1. Discussed last night's debate.
2. Completed the legislative branch vocabulary quiz.
3. Took additional notes on How a Bill Becomes a Law. Be sure to get the notes from a friend.
4. Discussed How a Bill Becomes a Law, including earmarks and filibusters

HW: Define the attitudinal, representational, and organizational views of representation.

If you did not pay for your second test fee, please bring it on Monday.

Legislative Branch content quiz will be next week.

Start reading Chapter 12.

Thursday, January 28th

1/28/2016

Today in class we reviewed the MC section of the midterm and took notes on how a bill becomes a law.If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.

Homework:
Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz is Friday.
AP Payment is due on Friday.
Finish the How a Bill Becomes a Law questions for Friday.

Looking ahead:
Start reading U.S. Chapter 12
Legislative branch content quiz next week.

Wednesday, January 27th

1/27/2016

Today in class we discussed the enumerated powers of Congress, as well as the denied powers of Congress.

We also discussed the short answer section of the midterm.

Homework:
Study for Friday's legislative branch quiz.

Tuesday, January 26th

1/26/2016

Today in class we:
1. Discussed proposals for changing the redistricting process.
2. Took notes on the jobs of members of Congress.
3. Defined the different types of Congressional committees.
4. Took notes on Congressional leadership.
5. Identified the enumerated powers of Congress.

Homework:
Finish identifying the enumerated powers of Congress.
Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz.
Remember - second AP payment is due on Friday.

Monday, January 25th

1/25/2016

(Half Day)

Today in class we discussed redistricting in cooperative groups.
We also watched two video clips about redistricting.
The homework is to read Article I of the Constitution.
Reminder: Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz on Friday; Payment is also due on Friday.

Thursday, January 21st AND Friday, January 22nd

1/22/2016

Thursday - First Semester Exam

Friday - No class

Reminder:
Read U.S. Chapter 11 by Monday.
Legislative Branch vocabulary quiz on Friday.
AP Payment due Friday.

Wednesday, January 20th

1/20/2016

Today in class we went over the Comparative Unit II test. We also read another article on reapportionment, and answered questions about the article.

Reminders:
Payment due 1/29.
Read Wilson Ch. 11 by Monday.
Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz next week.

Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 19

1/19/2016

Monday - No school due to weather.

Tuesday -
Today in class we took notes on
- Decentralization/Centralization
- Reapportionment and Redistricting
We also read an article about reapportionment and answered questions about it with a partner.

There is no homework.

Reminders:
Extra Credit due tomorrow.
Read Wilson Ch. 11 by Monday.
Payment due January 29.
Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz next week.

Friday, January 15th

1/15/2016

Today in class we discussed President Obama's State of the Union address. We also started our study of Congress. If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.

Reminders:
CE was due today.
Extra Credit is due 1/20.
Payment is due 1/29.

HW:
Read Wilson Ch. 11 by Monday, January 25th.
Legislative Branch Vocabulary Quiz will be during the first week of the new semester.

Wednesday, January 13th AND Thursday, January 14th

1/14/2016

Comparative Unit II Test

Reminders:
CE due Friday.
EC due Wednesday.
AP Payment due 1/29.

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