A) Collected Test Corrections
B) Discussed our statements on the 14 topics from class yesterday about what a liberal and what a conservative might believe.
C) Answered some questions about "Voting" in preparation for the November general election.
D) Reminder Blog Post is due by 3:03 today
NO HOMEWORK OVER SPRING BREAK!
Enjoy your week off and get rested to work hard for 4th quarter.
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Wednesday US Government 3/30
A) Passed back Constitution and Amendments test. Explained how to do test corrections. I will collect test corrections tomorrow at the start of class.
B) Completed our discussion of population demographics in the US and the "So What" of some of the trends we see with the US population.
C) Worked on writing some very conservative or liberal statements on topics. We will continue to look at what liberals and conservatives say on certain topics tomorrow.
D) Don't forget blog post is due by end of the day (3:03) tomorrow
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed our discussion of population demographics in the US and the "So What" of some of the trends we see with the US population.
C) Worked on writing some very conservative or liberal statements on topics. We will continue to look at what liberals and conservatives say on certain topics tomorrow.
D) Don't forget blog post is due by end of the day (3:03) tomorrow
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Tuesday US Government 3/29
A) Quick review through discussion of demographics and ideology from yesterday's exit polls.
B) Continue to look at maps, charts and graphs of who we are as a nation and what effect politically do these facts, trends and changes have on our country.
NO Quiz before break on Political Ideology. We will schedule this quiz the first day after break for that first week after Spring Break.
Mr. Thompson
B) Continue to look at maps, charts and graphs of who we are as a nation and what effect politically do these facts, trends and changes have on our country.
NO Quiz before break on Political Ideology. We will schedule this quiz the first day after break for that first week after Spring Break.
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday US Government 3/28
A) Unit 2 test must be done by end of day Tuesday as I am passing back tests on Wednesday so students can do corrections.
B) Collected political spectrum from students gone Friday.
C) Discussed political socialization and US political culture.
D) Looked at data from exit polls and demographic maps to try and identify tendencies among liberals and conservatives and the significance of such data.
Mr. Thompson
B) Collected political spectrum from students gone Friday.
C) Discussed political socialization and US political culture.
D) Looked at data from exit polls and demographic maps to try and identify tendencies among liberals and conservatives and the significance of such data.
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 25, 2016
Friday US Government 3/25
A) Sharing test results from Unit 2 test
B) Assignment on blog. Due before we go on Spring Break
C) Discussion of class results from political ideology survey. Comparison of second semester students with my first semester government students. Collected survey results for a grade.
D) Begin discussion of what is a liberal and conservative. "What score would you give these people"?
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Assignment on blog. Due before we go on Spring Break
C) Discussion of class results from political ideology survey. Comparison of second semester students with my first semester government students. Collected survey results for a grade.
D) Begin discussion of what is a liberal and conservative. "What score would you give these people"?
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Political Ideology Assignment
Go ahead and take the GoToQuiz. At the end, you will get a description of who you are based on your answers to the questions. Post a comment based on what you found out about yourself. Be sure to comment on how these results compare with the results of the survey we took in class. Pay attention to how you responded to the question and the topic of the questions as this could only help when it comes time for us to take our Political Ideology quiz next week. This is an assignment and it must be completed before we take our ideology quiz in class.
If you want to take other online quizzes here some other links. Have fun!
Mr. Thompson
Political Ideology Quiz
Political Typology Quiz
The Political Compass
I Side With
If you want to take other online quizzes here some other links. Have fun!
Mr. Thompson
Political Ideology Quiz
Political Typology Quiz
The Political Compass
I Side With
Wednesday US Government 3/23
A) Took Unit 2 Test
B) Define the term Political Socialization. Identify what has influenced your ideology (socialization) more as a young JM student?
C) Define Political Culture. Write 1 sentence that you will share next period that you believe describes the United States’ political culture.
Mr. Thompson
B) Define the term Political Socialization. Identify what has influenced your ideology (socialization) more as a young JM student?
C) Define Political Culture. Write 1 sentence that you will share next period that you believe describes the United States’ political culture.
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Tuesday US Government 3/22
A) Test tomorrow...answered any questions from review sheet
B) Introduced next unit on Political Ideology
Defined a liberal, a conservative
Scored our survey that we took yesterday
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduced next unit on Political Ideology
Defined a liberal, a conservative
Scored our survey that we took yesterday
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 21, 2016
MondayUS Government 3/21
A) Passed back and went over Principles Quiz from Friday
B) Completed last 8 amendments from Constitution
C) Reminder Unit 2 test on Wednesday
D) Passed out Political Ideology survey to be completed for Tuesday
Mr. Thompson
B) Completed last 8 amendments from Constitution
C) Reminder Unit 2 test on Wednesday
D) Passed out Political Ideology survey to be completed for Tuesday
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 18, 2016
Friday US Government 3/18
A) Quiz on the 6 Principles of the Constitution
B) Work on last 8 Amendments for Monday
13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, and 26
C) Handed out review sheet for Unit 2 test on the Constitution and Amendments. Test is next Wednesday
Mr. Thompson
B) Work on last 8 Amendments for Monday
13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, and 26
C) Handed out review sheet for Unit 2 test on the Constitution and Amendments. Test is next Wednesday
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Thursday US Government 3/17
Happy St. Patrick's Day
A) "Success" pep talk
B) Review for quiz on Principles for tomorrow
C) Reminder of article to have read for tomorrow on judicial appointee
D) Completed remaining amendments from Bill of Rights
Mr. Thompson
A) "Success" pep talk
B) Review for quiz on Principles for tomorrow
C) Reminder of article to have read for tomorrow on judicial appointee
D) Completed remaining amendments from Bill of Rights
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Pres Obama nominates Justice Scalia's replacement
Please read the following article for class on Friday as I will be adding a question or two from the content of the article to your Principles Quiz.
President Obama Nominates Justice Scalia's Replacement
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
President Obama Nominates Justice Scalia's Replacement
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Wednesday US Government 3/16
A) Retake our Articles of the Constitution Quiz
B) Review of Monday's content.
C) Discussion of Amendment 6 and your rights in a trial and Amendment 7 your rights in a civil case.
D) Friday, March 18th Quiz on the 6 Principles of the Constitution 15 questions = 15 points
No retakes on this one folks
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Federalism, Limited Government,
and Popular Sovereignty.
Mr. Thompson
B) Review of Monday's content.
C) Discussion of Amendment 6 and your rights in a trial and Amendment 7 your rights in a civil case.
D) Friday, March 18th Quiz on the 6 Principles of the Constitution 15 questions = 15 points
No retakes on this one folks
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Federalism, Limited Government,
and Popular Sovereignty.
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 14, 2016
Monday US Government 3/14
A) Passed back Essay from test 1 and discussed results
B) Passed back Articles Quiz from Friday. Discussed results. Retake of Articles quiz will be on
Wednesday in class
C) Passed back test corrections from Test 1
D) Continued discussion from Amendments
Completed the 4th Amendment Searches and Seizures, 5th Amendment Rights of the
Accused, began the 6th Amendment Rights in a Trial
Enjoy tomorrow and we will see you on Wednesday,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Articles Quiz from Friday. Discussed results. Retake of Articles quiz will be on
Wednesday in class
C) Passed back test corrections from Test 1
D) Continued discussion from Amendments
Completed the 4th Amendment Searches and Seizures, 5th Amendment Rights of the
Accused, began the 6th Amendment Rights in a Trial
Enjoy tomorrow and we will see you on Wednesday,
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 11, 2016
US Government Friday 3/11
A) Quiz on the Articles of the Constitution
B) Continue discussion of the Amendments
2nd - Right to bear arms
3rd - Quartering troops
4th - Search and Seizure
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Continue discussion of the Amendments
2nd - Right to bear arms
3rd - Quartering troops
4th - Search and Seizure
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
US Government Thursday 3/10
A) Quick review of 7 Articles (reminder Quiz tomorrow)
B) Review of Amendment process from Article 5
C) Sharing of some quick facts
D) Discussion of the 5 basic rights in Amendment 1
Speech, Press, Religion, Petition, and Assembly
Mr. Thompson
B) Review of Amendment process from Article 5
C) Sharing of some quick facts
D) Discussion of the 5 basic rights in Amendment 1
Speech, Press, Religion, Petition, and Assembly
Mr. Thompson
Thursday, March 10, 2016
US Government Wednesday 3/9
A) Passed back and went over assignment on Articles and Amendments
B) Reminder of Quiz on Friday on Articles
C) Quick review of the 6 Principles of the Constitution (Note: there will be a quiz middle of next week on these 6 concepts)
D) Introduced the Amendments
Process to add an amendment and some facts about the process
Mr. Thompson
B) Reminder of Quiz on Friday on Articles
C) Quick review of the 6 Principles of the Constitution (Note: there will be a quiz middle of next week on these 6 concepts)
D) Introduced the Amendments
Process to add an amendment and some facts about the process
Mr. Thompson
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
US Government Tuesday 3/8
A) Collected any Article/Amendment assignments from Last Friday. These will be handed back tomorrow. Be sure you have yours done by the start of class or your opportunity to hand that exact assignment in won't be possible.
B) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the Constitution in prep for our quiz on Friday.
C) Quickly reviewed the 2 principles we discussed yesterday Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances.
D) Completed the remaining 4 Principles of the Constitution
Judicial Review, Federalism or Federal System (same thing), Limited Government, and Popular
Sovereignty. In each case we defined the concept and then where applicable gave examples for each. You can find all of these principles in the text, on posters at the front of the room or pick up the notes from a classmate who attended today.
Mr. Thompson
B) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the Constitution in prep for our quiz on Friday.
C) Quickly reviewed the 2 principles we discussed yesterday Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances.
D) Completed the remaining 4 Principles of the Constitution
Judicial Review, Federalism or Federal System (same thing), Limited Government, and Popular
Sovereignty. In each case we defined the concept and then where applicable gave examples for each. You can find all of these principles in the text, on posters at the front of the room or pick up the notes from a classmate who attended today.
Mr. Thompson
Monday, March 7, 2016
US Government Monday 3/7
A) Passed back blog assignment on article response
B) Passed back Test 1. Discussed options for test corrections and timeline
C) Collected assignment from Friday. Makeup for those gone on Friday is due by Wednesday as class will be getting assignment back and graded on Wednesday
D) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the US Constitution. Quiz on the Articles will be Friday
E) Introduced the 6 Principles of the US Constitution. We will complete these tomorrow
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Passed back Test 1. Discussed options for test corrections and timeline
C) Collected assignment from Friday. Makeup for those gone on Friday is due by Wednesday as class will be getting assignment back and graded on Wednesday
D) Reviewed the 7 Articles of the US Constitution. Quiz on the Articles will be Friday
E) Introduced the 6 Principles of the US Constitution. We will complete these tomorrow
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
Friday, March 4, 2016
US Government Friday 3/4
A) Thanked everyone for coming to class today!
B) Paraphrased the 6 goals of the Preamble to the Constitution.
C) Presented the main parts from each of the Articles and built an outline of the Constitution. Below is what was presented so well be 5th hour so feel free to use.
D) Worked on assignment that is due Monday (worksheet) on Parts of the Constitution.
Reminders: Monday Test 1 will be passed back and corrections will be discussed
Monday we will hand in Friday's assignment and discuss what day we will have our Parts of the Constitution Quiz.
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
B) Paraphrased the 6 goals of the Preamble to the Constitution.
C) Presented the main parts from each of the Articles and built an outline of the Constitution. Below is what was presented so well be 5th hour so feel free to use.
D) Worked on assignment that is due Monday (worksheet) on Parts of the Constitution.
Reminders: Monday Test 1 will be passed back and corrections will be discussed
Monday we will hand in Friday's assignment and discuss what day we will have our Parts of the Constitution Quiz.
Have a good weekend,
Mr. Thompson
Parts of the Constitution
Article 1 – Legislative
Branch
Congress
= House and Senate
How we choose members of Congress
Facts about Senate
Facts about the House
When Congress will meet
Rules for how Congress acts
Immunity
How a bill becomes law
Powers given to Congress
Elastic clause/Necessary and Proper clause
Powers denied to Congress
Powers left to State
Impeachment - Process
Article 2 – Executive Branch
President, VP, Advisors
Length of Term, Qualifications
Electoral College
Powers given to Pres
Succession
Impeachment A President can be impeached
Article 3 – Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
How judges are chosen and length of term
Cases heard by SC
Treason
Impeachment Chief Justice is the judge of
impeachment trial
Article 4 Full Faith and
Credit Clause eg. Driver’s license
Adding new states
Article 5 How to add an
amendment
Article 6 Supremacy Clause
Article 7 Ratification/Approval
of the Constitution
Thursday, March 3, 2016
US Government Thursday 3/3
A) Sharing Mid-Quarter grades
B) Introduce the Unit 2 US Constitution.
What is it, Parts of the Constitution, Expressed vs implied w/examples, Clauses
C) Working in small groups to identify key parts from the Articles
Present Articles tomorrow
Assignment on Articles
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
B) Introduce the Unit 2 US Constitution.
What is it, Parts of the Constitution, Expressed vs implied w/examples, Clauses
C) Working in small groups to identify key parts from the Articles
Present Articles tomorrow
Assignment on Articles
Thanks,
Mr. Thompson
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