"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Week 12: Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2k17

Hey #Davis8, BIG week in Constitutional Stuff...Maybe a pop quiz coming on the Amendments?  We'll finish the Constitution this week and talk about political parties then gear up for the Constitution Test!

Day 1 -- Alliance Theatre Day -- No Classes

Day 2
In Class:  Finish the Amendments and introduce the differences in political parties -- Democrats v. Republicans...
HW:  None!

Day 3
In Class:  Continue discussing the political parties -- Constitutional Scenarios! -- Constitution Google Form Daily Grade!
HW:  None!

Day 4
In Class:  Review a smidge for the Test...
HW:  None! -- Test on Day 2 next week...We ARE starting a new unit on Monday!



  • What does E Pluribus Unum mean?
  • How many branches of government are there?  List them
  • Know the qualifications to be the: Senate, House of Reps, President
  • Know term lengths of: Senate, House of Reps, Supreme Court Justices
  • Know five powers of Congress
  • Know three powers of the president
  • How many members are in: House of Reps, Senate, Supreme Court
  • What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
  • Which house of Congress is based on population and benefits the larger states? Why is this?
  • Which house of Congress benefits the smaller states? Why is this?
  • How does a bill become a law?
  • How do you pass an amendment?
  • What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
  • Know the following Amendments:  ALL Bill of Rights, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI
  • How many members are in the Electoral College?
  • How many votes does it take to win the Electoral College
  • What is the president's Cabinet?