Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Tuesday 11/25 & Wednesday 11/26 2008

Starter Chart P.303
List the types of Intellectual Property protected by Federal Law
Ch 12 Political Dictionary - Due Next Time
Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
w/ Study Guide

Friday, November 21, 2008

Friday 11/21 & Monday 11/24 2008

Starter P. 291
1. Which early American leader favored a large central government?
2. Which early American leader favored a very limited central government?
3. In your opinion, over time, which of these leaders has won the debate?
4. Defend your answer of #3
Discuss Ch 11 - Due
Read Ch 12 Do Political Dictionary

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wednesday 11/19 & Thursday 11/20 2008

Starter Chart P. 272
1. How many members in the House of Representatives?
2. How many members in the Senate?
3. How long is a term in the Senate?
4. How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
Video: The Legislative Branch
with Video Study Guide
Discuss Current Events - Due

Monday, November 17, 2008

Monday 11/17 & Tuesday 11/18 2008

Starter Map P. 268
1. Where are most of the states that lost seats in the House of Representatives?
2. Where are most of the states that gained seats in the House of Representatives?
3. Did Utah gain, lose or stay the same in the latest reapportionment?
4. Will Utah gain, lose or stay the same in the next reapportionment? Predict.
Discuss Ch 10 Political Dictionary - Due 18 Pts.
Read Ch 11 - Do Political Dictionary - Due Next Time
Current Event Next Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Friday 11/14 2008 8th Period

Starter P.263
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Read Article I of the US Constitution in class

Thursday 11/13 2008 2nd & 3rd Period

Class Cancelled Due to State Football Game

Wednesday 11/12 2008 8th Period

Guest Speaker from Utah State University Politcal Science Department

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tuesday 11/11 2008 2nd & 3rd Period

Starter P.263
1. How many Senators does each State send to Congress?
2. How many Representatives does California send?
3. How many Representatives does Wyoming send?
Read Article I of the US Constitution in class

Friday, November 7, 2008

Friday 11/7 & Monday 11/10 2008

No Starter Prepare for Test
Starters Due: 7 starters X 5 Pts. Each = 35 Pts.
Pass Back All Papers
Ch 5-9 Test
Read Chapter 10 & Do Political Dictionary

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wednesday 11/5 & Thursday 11/6 2008

No Starter Finish Election Map
Election Map Due
Chapter 9 Political Dictionary Due
"Political" Party
McCain Concession Speech
Obama Victory Speech
Ch 5-9 Test Friday 11/7 Mon 11/10

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Monday 11/3 & Tuesday 11/4 2008

Election Day Starter:
Who will win the Presidential Election?
Why? (2-3 Sentences)
Read Chapter 9 & Do Political Dictionary
Election Night Electoral Map Assignment

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