Chart P. 514
Where are cases appealed if they start in one of the 94 District Courts?
Where are cases appealed if they come from one of the highest State courts?
Why do you think there are so many courts and appeals courts BELOW the US Supreme Court?
2 Starters Due - 10/10 Collect
Current Events Due - Discuss
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday 5/20 2009
Starter Chart P. 507
According to the chart, what is the top court in the land?
How many District Courts in the United States?
How many Courts of Appeals in the United States?
Video on the Judicial Branch & Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday
According to the chart, what is the top court in the land?
How many District Courts in the United States?
How many Courts of Appeals in the United States?
Video on the Judicial Branch & Video Study Guide
Current Event Friday
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday 5/18 2009
No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts. Each = 20 Pts.
Do a Current Event for Friday
Pass Back Papers
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test
Starters Due 4 X 5 Pts. Each = 20 Pts.
Do a Current Event for Friday
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday 5/14 2009
Starter Chart P. 426-427
Which were the first three executive departments?
When were they established?
What is the newest executive department?
When was it established? Why?
Discuss Ch 14 - Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 15
Do Political Dictionary
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test Monday 5/18
Which were the first three executive departments?
When were they established?
What is the newest executive department?
When was it established? Why?
Discuss Ch 14 - Due
Discuss Current Events - Due
Read Ch 15
Do Political Dictionary
Ch 13, 14 & 15 Test Monday 5/18
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday 5/12 2009
Chart P. 456
In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Read Ch 14
Do Politcal Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Thursday 5/14
Simpsons: Two Bad Neighbors
In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Read Ch 14
Do Politcal Dictionary
Do a Current Event for Thursday 5/14
Simpsons: Two Bad Neighbors
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Friday 5/8 2009
Starter Chart P. 406
Which president on the chart had the most vetoes?
Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
Which two presidents in the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Discuss Ch 13- Due 25/25
Which president on the chart had the most vetoes?
Which two presidents each had 12 vetoes overridden?
Which two presidents in the 1960s had no vetoes overridden?
Discuss Ch 13- Due 25/25
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday 5/6 2009
Starter: Chart P. 359
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Read Article II: US Constitution
Read Chapter 13
Do Political Dictionary
Executive Branch Video
List in order the four people in line of succession to the presidency.
Read Article II: US Constitution
Read Chapter 13
Do Political Dictionary
Executive Branch Video
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday 5/4 2009
No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 10-12 Test
Starters Due 7 X 5 Pts Each = 35 Pts
Read Ch 10-12 & Do Political Dictionary
Pass Back Papers
Ch 10-12 Test
Starters Due 7 X 5 Pts Each = 35 Pts
Read Ch 10-12 & Do Political Dictionary
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday 4/30 2009
Starter Chart P. 345
1. After being introduced in the House or Senate, where do bills go next?
2. How can the President stop a passed bill from becoming a law?
3. What, if anything, can Congress do about this
Discuss Ch 12- Due 26/26 Pts.
IOUSA Video
Discuss Current Events- Due
Legislative Branch Test (Ch 10-12) Monday 5/4
1. After being introduced in the House or Senate, where do bills go next?
2. How can the President stop a passed bill from becoming a law?
3. What, if anything, can Congress do about this
Discuss Ch 12- Due 26/26 Pts.
IOUSA Video
Discuss Current Events- Due
Legislative Branch Test (Ch 10-12) Monday 5/4
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