- How a bill becomes a law
- How to pass an amendment
- What are some powers given to the state governments?
- Be able to explain what the relations among the states are...Article IV: A basic summary
- Know ALL 27 Amendments, and please know their Roman Numerals. i.e. XVI Amendment is the ....
- Differences between Democrats and Republicans (small things though..)
- Requirements to be a Senator, House of Representative, President
- How many votes are in the House of Reps, Senate, Electoral College
- How the Electoral College works
- The three branches of government
- Term lengths of House of Reps, Senate, President, Supreme Court
- Powers of Congress, President, Supreme Court
- Which house of Congress benefits the LARGER states....the SMALLER states...
Here are a few Video Podcasts too you might like..
Day 1
In Class: Let's discuss the differences between Democrats and Republicans...Let's also look at how the Electoral College works too...BrainPop Political Beliefs -- Constitutional Scenarios!
Notes: Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.
Day 2
In Class: How does the Electoral College work: How the Electoral College votes?!?! -- Then Study Time for the Test...
Notes: Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.
Day 3
In Class: Government test!!!!! Huzzah!
HW: None!
Notes: Government test on Day 3! ...George Washington Presidential Project due November 7.
Day 4
In Class: The Nation Begins! The First President of the United States...George Washington...We're going to watch The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents about George Washington...
HW: Please watch the following video podcast about George Washington and answer the following questions in this Google Form: Click Me for HW for Washington Video Podcast! about G. Wash! Due MONDAY, Nov. 3