Wednesday

Today we were out of the classroom for the first three periods. Each class completed the chapter 19 section 1 quiz and also a cartoon for chapter 19 section 2. I will attach the cartoon this afternoon if I can get back to my computer. I handed out the reading for this chapter and that reading covered the case of Engel v. Vitale (1962).

If you have missd any classes this week, be sure to come by and get the information that you have missed. Remember that next week will be the end of the 1st nine weeks of the semester.

Below is the sheet that I gave on Monday for homework.

Monday and Tuesday

Yesterday and today we discussed chapter 19 sections 1 and 2. We also had a sheet last night covering court cases.

Rights Cartoon!

Today we had a discussion of the political cartoon attached below. We answered the questions and then discussed how we must view the rights that we have with the responsibilities that each of these rights carry. At the end of class, I handed out a worksheet with a few different items on it. Please be sure to complete the the left side of the sheet, (section1 of chapter 19), for tomorrow. There are only 17 questions on that sheet. All grades are posted for each class. If you see that you have a M on your i-parent account, then you have a missing grade for that piece of work. Remember that there are only 2 weeks left in the 9 weeks and every point is big.

Tomorrow we will take a closer look at section 1 and the following graphic

Test Today!

If you missed class today you should be prepared to take the test in the morning before school.
After the test we had the following assignment due for tomorrow

• Read sections 1 and 2 of chapter 19
• Complete all of the vocabulary for chapter 19. There are 20 words in the is chapter.

Rmember that we are down to the last two weeks of the 1st nine weeks. The number of graded assignments are dwindling and every point counts. Get your work done and be prepared each day for class.

Test Tomorrow!

Do not forget about the test tomorrow. Be sure that you look over your notes, the diagrams (pgs. 718, 727, 728, and 729), and the review sheet from today.

Attached below you will find the answers to the review sheet that you worked on today in class.
Study and good luck!

Monday

Today we covered the remainder of chapter 4 in preparation for the test on Wednesday. After some of the discussions in class today, I belieeve that all of you need to go back and be sure that you have read. Some of you claim to have read the chapter but you are not able to answer any of the reading questions. Remember that I will not spoon feed you, the only thing you will learn from spoon feeding is the shape of the spoon. Attached is the graphic summary for section 3. Each student also received a crossword puzzle for the chapter. If you were out today, be sure that you get the sheet when you return to class.

Short classes today

Sorry that I missed yesterday's post. Today in class we worked on a sheet from chapter 4 section 2. Be sure to have this sheet completed for class tomorrow. On the bottom of this post are diagrams from the sections we have covered and a copy of the work sheet from today's class.

Chapter 4-1 Sheet

Chapter 4-2 Work

Dual Federalism

Today we discussed dual federalism and exactly what each government can do as directed by the Constitution. We were able to finish study guide questions 1-5 and will pick up there tomorrow.

Today in Government

Today we worked on the study guide for chapter 4. If you did not finish then you should complete all 18 questions for class tomorrow. We will not have a chapter test this week but there is always the chance of a quiz or two. Be prepared each day when you enter the classroom. Below you will find the studyguide questions just in case you forgot or lost yours.

Chapter 4 – Federalism

1. Explain the concept of a dual system of government. What is a major strength of federalism?
    Dual and Cooperative federalism, if they were a cake, what type of cake would each be?
2. Differentiate between the three types of delegated powers. ******
3. What are inherent powers? Give some examples
4. In which three ways are powers denied to the national government?
5. What are reserved powers?
6. What types of powers are denied the states?
7. ***** Be able to differentiate between exclusive and concurrent powers. Become one with the graph on page 93.
8. What is the importance of the Supremacy clause?
9. What role does the Supreme Court play in federalism?
10. What are the obligations the Constitution places on the national government for the benefit of the states?
11. What are the procedures for admitting new states to the union?
12. ID: grants-in aid programs, revenue sharing, categorical grants, block grants, project grants.
13. What are some other forms of federal assistance to the state and local governments?
14. How do states assist the national government?
15. Why do states make interstate compacts?
16. *** What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause? Why is it so important in interstate relations?
17. Explain extradition.
18. What is the purpose of the privileges and immunities clause?

AP Government Outline

To get the outline, click on the title below.
Chapter 3 Outline

Wednesday

Today we completed work on Constitution worksheet. If you were out today or Tuesday, please make sure that you have completed questions 16-25 on pg. 84 in the book. Test is Friday over chapter 3.

Tomorrow we will cover the following items:

Feels like Monday but it's really Tuesday!

I hope you had an enjoyable break. Congratulations to the football team and the band members for great  performances on Friday night.

In class today, we completed the sheet that was given out on Friday (The Constitution sheet #'s 1-18.)
Tonights homework is page #84 in the book, questions 16-25. Be sure that you have all of this information for Wednesday.

TEST OVER CHAPTER 3 IS FRIDAY!

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!

The weekend is here and a long one at that. Today in class we worked on one of our primary document readings. We are covering the articles of the Constitution and today we answered 18 questions over the document. If you missed class today, be sure that you look over this information and the questions below.
A couple of notes of interest for tonight.

• Big football game vs. Evans tonight at home. Come out and support your team.
• The Virginia Tech band and cheerleaders will be here to support the Ryan Clark scholarship.
• Get there early, a few thousand tickets have already been sold.

Questions:

Primary Documents – The United States Constitution

1. What are the purposes of the government created by the United States Constitution?
2. List the seven Articles and the basic purpose of each. (chart)
3. Compare Article I with Article II. Which article is longer and more detailed?
4. Identify two powers denied from Congress in the Constitution.
5. Identify two powers the Constitution prohibits from the States
6. What eligibility requirements does the Constitution establish for members of the House?
7. What eligibility requirements does the Constitution establish for members of the Senate?
8. How is representation in the United States House of Representatives determined?In the Senate?
9. What officers of the Senate are required by the Constitution?
10. The powers of the Constitution that are specifically granted to the branches of government or to office
      holders are called expressed powers.
         a. Identify two expressed powers of the president
         b. What are the expressed powers of the vice president?
         c. Identify four expressed powers of Congress.
11. Explain in your own words the importance of Article I, Section 8, Clause 18.
12. List and explain the three powers expressly denied Congress.
13. List and explain three powers denied the states.
14. List and explain the powers of the President.
15. According to the principle of checks and balances, each branch of the government must have control over the other branches. Look at the first three articles of the Constitution and identify one of each type of checks and balances.
Indicate where each power is listed in the Constitution.
             • A power that the executive branch has over the legislative
               branch:
               This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
             • A power that the executive branch holds over the judicial
               branch.
               This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
             • A power that the legislative branch holds over the executive
               branch.
               This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
            • A power that the legislative branch holds over the judicial
              branch.
              This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
            • A power that the judicial branch holds over the executive
              branch.
              This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
           • A power that the judicial branch holds over the legislative
             branch.
             This can be found in what article/section of the Constitution
16. How are the lower courts created?
17. How many justices are required on the Supreme Court?
18. What are the methods to amend the Constitution?

Chapter 3 Section 1 Today

We covered all of section one today. After covering the section and answering questions, we took a short quiz.
If you have missed days, remember to meet with me to set-up a time for the make-up work. I will not be available in the morning due to my duty in the commons area.

Classwork Today

Today we completed the sheets for sections 1, 2, and 3 of chapter 3. I also returned all of the quiz and test papers from the 1st unit. If you have not been in class for whatever reason, be sure that you meet with me upon your return to set a make up time. Please check below on the blog if you have missed any other days to be sure that you know what we covered that day.

Test Today!!

Today we took the test over chapter 2 sections 3, 4, and 5. If you were out, make sure that you are prepared to make the test up in the morning. I will be here at 7:20 to start the make-up test. Please be sure to bring paper with you, the make-up will have short answer and an essay on it.

After the test, the assignment was to complete the following:

• Read sections 1 and 2 of chapter 3
• Complete the vocab for sections 1, 2, and 3 of chapter 3.

We will continue our work through this unit for the remainder of the week and look to test on chapter 3 next Wednesday.