Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Chapter 3 sec 1 notes (Articles quiz Wednesday)

Read and take notes on cup 3 sec 1.  Be sure to include the following terms/concepts

Preamble
Federalism
Supremacy clause
Articles (1-7)
Amendments (1-10 for friday)
Veto (override)
Judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
Separation of powers
Checks and balances (example for each branch over the other 2)

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Interpreting Bias

Read pg 59 and complete questions 1-3

Find an editorial discussing the current government shutdown and/or sequester.  Complete the Application Activity on the bottom of pg 59.

1. write a paragraph identifying the bias
2. write a paragraph discussing your personal thoughts on factions (political parties)
3. write a paragraph outlying your solution to the current "gridlock"
     *Try to include Madison's no. 10

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Friday 10/4

Current events for the first 15 minutes then share and discuss as a class

With the remaining time take notes on section 4 of chapter 2. (should be a review of yesterdays video)

No Homework!