Monday 1/26 2009

New Seating Chart
Starter:
Answer the following in at least 3 complete sentences.
What is the purpose of government?
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 1 Political Dictionary Due Wed 1/28
Current Events Assignment Introduced (Writing Lab)
Current Event Due Wed 1/28

Thursday 1/22 2009

Read Chapter 1
Do Political Dictionary Terms

Wednesday 1/21 2009

Welcome
Roll-Seating Charts Next Week
Disclosure
No Assignment

Wednesday 1/13 & Thursday 1/14 2009

No Starter
Turn in Textbooks
Finish 12 Angry Men
Extra Credit - Up to 3 Current Events Due Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Books by Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM

Monday 1/12 & Tuesday 1/13 2009

No Starter
Starters Due: 2 Starters X 5 Points Each = 10/10 Points
NO JUDICIAL BRANCH TEST
CRT Test in Writing Lab (Research Purposes Only)
Extra Credit - Up to 3 Current Events Due Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Turn in Books by Friday 1/16 @ 3 PM
Video: 12 Angry Men

Thursday 1/8 & Friday 1/9 2009

Starter Chart P. 514
1. Where are cases appealed if they start in one of the 94 District Courts?
2. Where are cases appealed if they come from one of the highest state courts?
3. Why do you think there are so many courts and appeals courts BELOW the US Supreme Court?
Read Article III - US Constitution
Discuss Ch 18 & 19 - Due

Tuesday 1/6 & Wednesday 1/7 2009

Starter Chapter P. 507
1. According to the chart, what is the top court in the United States?
2. How many US Courts of Appeals?
3. How many US District Courts?
Read Chapter 18 & 19
Do Political Dictionary, Both Chapters
-Due Next Time