Friday 1/29/10

No Starter
Read Ch 2 Do Politcal Dictionary
Current Events Due
Disclosures Due

Wednesday 1/27/10

Starter
1. What are the four characteristics of a ‘state’? See P. 6
2. Name four theories which attempt to explain the origins of government. See P. 7
Video: John Adams- Join or Die
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Due Friday/Tuesday
Disclosures Due Friday/Tuesday

Monday 1/25/10

Starter
What is the purpose of governemnt?
(3 sentences)
Discuss Ch 1 DUE 22/22 Pts.
Current Event Assigment (Work in Library)

Thursday 1/21/10

Welcome
Seating Chart
Disclosure
Read Chapter 1
Do Political Dictionary

Friday 1/15/10

All Make-Up/Late Work Due
Extra Credit Current Event Due
Turn In Books
Check Grades/Attendance

Wednesday 1/13/10

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?
Starters Due 6 X 5Pts. Each = 30/30 Points
Turn in Books
Judiciary Branch Video & Study Guide
Extra Credit Current Event Due Friday 1/15

Monday 1/11/10

Starter Chart P. 507
1. According to the chart, what is the top court in the land?
2. How many District Courts in the United States?
3. How many Courts of Appeals in the United States?
Discuss Ch 15 - Due
Ch 14 AND Ch 15 = 39 Points
Video: Secret Access to Air Force One
Extra Credit Current Event Due Friday 1/15

Thursday 1/7/10

Starter Chart P. 426-427
1. Which were the first three executive departments?
2. When were they established?
3. What is the newest executive department?
4. When was it established? Why?
Current Events Due/Discuss
Discuss Ch 14
Ch 14 & 15 Due Monday
Video Biography: Barack Obama

Tuesday 1/5/10

Starter Chart P. 456
1. In what decade did the budget deficit go beyond $100 Billion?
2. In what year did the budget actually have a $200 Billion surplus?
Read Ch 14 & 15
Do Poltical Dictionary
Current Event Thursday 1/7/10