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Mrs. Eggenberger

Tuesday, February 28th AND Wednesday, March 1st 

2/28/2017

 
Tuesday - Institutions Test (MC and 1 FR)

Wednesday - Institutions Test (3 FR and Matching)

Monday, February 27th 

2/27/2017

 
Today in class we finished our study of the judicial branch/institutions of government. 

The test is TOMORROW and WEDNESDAY.  

No cartoon analysis is due this week.

​Read Chapter 5 by Thursday.

Thursday, February 23rd 

2/23/2017

 
Today in class we:
1.  Answered questions about the "Does the Supreme Court Abuse It's Power" Reading.  If you were absent, get a copy of the questions from the Thursday folder, answer, and submit for a grade.

2.  Watched approximately 20 minutes of "Original Intent and a Living Constitution".  Start at minute 6 and watch for about 20 minutes.  The clip will help you better understand Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint.

3.  Completed a cooperative learning assignment and discussion about Judicial Activism and Restraint.  If you were absent, get the questions from the Thursday folder, answer, and submit for a grade. 

Reminders:
1.  Cartoon is due tomorrow. 
2.  Test is Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 22nd (Fog Delay)

2/22/2017

 
Today in class we reviewed judicial structure and Supreme Court procedures (see Wednesday folder).  We also finished the note-packet.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend.  

The homework is:
1.  Read the Judicial Activism and Restraint articles.
2.  Find out the meanings of:  The Establishment Clause, the 4th Amendment, the 6th Amendment, and the Knock and Announce Rule.
3.  Complete Cartoon Analysis #2 by Friday.
4.  Begin preparing for next week's test. 

Also - the documentary on Moodle is recommended!

Tuesday, February 21st 

2/21/2017

 
Today in class we completed the Executive Branch Quiz.  If you were absent, please make arrangements to make-up the quiz.  

We also watched the following video clip to review the structure of the federal court system: Overview of the Federal Courts.

​Finally, we looked at the Lower Federal Court chart (see Tuesday folder) AND continued with notes on the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Reminders:
  • Cartoon due 2/24.
  • Test next week!
  • Watch the documentary on Moodle

​

Monday, February 20th 

2/20/2017

 
Today in class we finished our study of the executive branch/federal bureaucracy AND started introductory notes on the judicial branch.  If you were absent, be sure to get the notes from a friend. 

Homework:
  • Executive Branch Quiz is tomorrow. 
  • Cartoon analysis is due on Friday.
  • Reminder - learn the definitions on your vocabulary list!
  • Recommended - The Supreme Court Documentary on Moodle.

Reminder:  Institutions Test next week. 

Friday, February 17th -- Half Day of School 

2/17/2017

 
Today in class we discussed bureaucratic reform AND limits on the bureaucracy.  

The homework is:
1.  Complete question #3 on the Bureaucratic Questions worksheet (Who has more effective control over the bureaucracy -- Congress or the President?  Defend your answer.).  Use complete sentences.  Be prepared to turn in at the beginning of the block on Monday. 

2.  Executive Branch Quiz is Tuesday.

3.  Cartoon Analysis is due Friday, 2/24. 

4.  Remember to read "Presidential Character" on page 350 AND "President's Program" on page 359.

Thursday, February 16th 

2/16/2017

 
Today in class we finished our notes on the federal bureaucracy.  
We also discovered (and defined) the bureaucratic pathologies.

The homework for TONIGHT is:
  1. Read pages 395-397.  Answer:  Why do bureaucratic pathologies exist?
  2. Answer Federal Bureaucracy Questions #1 (See Thursday folder)
  3. Add to answers from Tuesday…   
    1. How Congress limits bureaucracy
    2. How President limits bureaucracy
    3. How Courts limit bureaucracy
    4. Influences on bureaucratic decision making.
 
Reminders:
Read Chapter 14.
Define responsibilities of cabinet departments.
Quiz next week (Monday or Tuesday).
Cartoon analysis due 2/24.
Be sure to read "Presidential Character" on page 350 AND President's Program on page 359.


Tuesday, February 14th AND Wednesday, February 15th 

2/15/2017

 
If you were absent on TUESDAY:
1.  Get the notes from a friend (cabinet, presidential succession, and federal bureaucracy).
2.  Answer the following questions in your notebook:
  • How does the President get support for his policy ideas?
  • What are the limits on the President?
  • How can Congress limit the bureaucracy?
  • How can the President limit the bureaucracy?
  • How can the Courts limit the bureaucracy?
  • What factors influence bureaucratic decision making?
3.  Define the following terms:
  • Executive Privilege
  • Impoundment of Funds
  • Divided government
  • Unified government
4.  Define the cabinet department responsibilities before the end of the week. 
5.  Learn the executive and legislative branch vocabulary terms. 


If you were absent on WEDNESDAY:
Today we discussed the cabinet, presidential succession, and federal bureaucracy notes. 
The homework is to:
  • Read Chapter 14 by the end of the week. 
  • Define the responsibilities of cabinet departments before the end of the week. 
  • Define the vocabulary terms. 
  • Executive Branch Quiz is tentatively scheduled for Monday.
  • Next cartoon is due on Friday, 2/24.

Monday, February 13th 

2/13/2017

 
Today in class we completed our study of the White House Office.  If you were absent, get notes from a friend.  You are also encouraged to watch the White House Office video about President Bush which is available on Moodle.  We also took notes on the EOP.  Be sure to get those from a friend. 

The homework is to read Chapter 13 by tomorrow and Chapter 14 by Thursday.

There is no political cartoon due this week. 
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