There is no homework.
Remember that your paper is due January 11th.
Today in class we went over the Executive Branch Quiz, watched a few news clips (resignation of Secretary of Defense and government shut-down), and completed a holiday government review.
There is no homework. Remember that your paper is due January 11th. Wednesday:
Today in class we completed the executive branch quiz AND started our study of the judicial branch. Be sure to get the notes from a friend. Reminders: Read Chapter 14 before January 3rd. Paper is due January 11th. Thursday: No class (Assembly) Today in class we:
1. Discussed ways that the President can limit the bureaucracy. 2. Looked at examples of bureaucratic regulation. 3. Discussed advantages and disadvantages of the bureaucracy. Remember: Executive Branch Quiz is tomorrow! Friday - No School (Ice Day)
Monday Today in class we: 1. Completed the enumerated powers quiz. 2. Reviewed the bureaucracy (Questions 1-6) 3. Watched Crash Course Episode 17. 4. Completed the following journal writing: Who has more control over the bureaucracy: Congress or the President? Defend your answer. Reminders: 1. Read Chapter 14 before you return from winter break. 2. Executive Branch Quiz - Wednesday 12/19. 3. Paper due January 11th. If you were absent today:
1. Identify the bureaucratic pathologies from the Wilson textbook. 2. Complete BOTH federal bureaucracy worksheets. 3. You missed a discussion re: the federal bureaucracy. 4. Watch Crash Course Episode 16. 5. Study for tomorrow's Enumerated Powers Quiz. If you were absent today:
1. You missed review of the enumerated powers. Remember - Quiz is Friday. 2. You missed review of the federal bureaucracy. There is a review paper in the Wednesday folder. 3. Watch Crash Course: Bureaucracy Basics. 4. Complete the Bureaucratic Pathology chart (which is in the Wednesday folder). Homework: 1. Answer the following question, using complete sentences. What is the buddy system? What are the criticisms of the buddy system? What are the advantages of using the buddy system? 2. Enumerated Powers Quiz is Friday. 3. Executive Quiz is Wednesday 12/20. 4. Paper is due January 11th. If you were absent today:
1. Get the paper assignment from the Tuesday folder. 2. Get the notes (federal bureaucracy) from a friend. 3. Read "Bureaucratic Pathologies" article by tomorrow. Reminders: 1. Enumerated Powers Quiz on Friday. 2. Executive Branch Quiz on Wednesday. 3. Paper due January 11th. Friday, December 7th
If you were absent on Friday: 1. Get the notes from a friend (EOP, Cabinet, Who Gets Appointed) 2. Complete the cabinet chart. Monday, December 10th If you were absent on Monday: 1. You missed a discussion on the WHO, EOP, and Cabinet. 2. You missed notes on presidential succession; Be sure to get the notes from a friend. 3. Brainstorm LIMITS on the President. 4. Define the following: Executive Privilege, Impoundment of Funds Reminder: Enumerated Powers Quiz before Winter Break! Today in class we went over the midterm exam. We also watched the first 20 minutes of The Bush White House: Inside the Real West Wing. The link is available on Moodle.
Reminders: 1. Read Chapter 13 by Monday. 2. Enumerated Powers Quiz before winter break. If you were absent today:
1. Get the notes from a friend (assistants to the president). 2. Read the White House Office article and complete the White House Office Structure worksheet (both are in the Wednesday folder). 3. Respond to the following journal prompt: If you were president, which White House Office structure would you choose? Why? 4. Brainstorm answers to this question: Why does White House Office structure matter? Why is this a concern in a political science course? 5. Define the responsibilities of the following:
Homework: Read Chapter 13 by Friday. |
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