Week of Nov. 18-22, 2k24

Is it really almost Thanksgiving?...Wow

Continue our Constitution Unit!

Constitution Test Day 3 this week - Study Guide!

• What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
• What are the qualifications to be in the House of Reps, Senate & President
• How long is each person's term:  House of Reps, Senate, President & Supreme Court Justice?
• List 10 powers of Congress
• List 2 powers of the President
• What is the sole power of the Supreme Court?
• How many members are in the House of Reps, Senate, Supreme Court?
• Which house of Congress benefits the larger states in population? Why?
• Which house of Congress benefits the smaller states in population?  Why?
• Who is the tie-breaking vote in the Senate?
• What are the "relations among the states" in the Constitution?
• What are the two steps in passing an amendment?
• How does a bill become a law?
• Why is it important for presidents to "choose their justices wisely?"
• How does each branch of government "check" each other to ensure one branch does not abuse its powers?
• How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
• Why is it important for a president to "choose wisely" when appointing a Supreme Court Justice?
• How many Conservatives & Liberals are on the current Supreme Court

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This week!

• Article III - Supreme Court
• Checks & Balance System
• Article IV - Relations Among States
• Article V - How to pass an Amendment
• The Bill of Rights!

Week of Nov. 11-15, 2k24

Constitution Unit Doc!

Constitution Quiz Day 3 this week!

Monday, Nov. 11, 2k24

You have been given an Article I assignment due by Day 2!  Follow the destructions on the handout, and if you finish in class, please submit it to the sub.  Answer the Q's on the handout -- not your notebook. 

Below are the two flicks you need to watch to answer the "Flick Q's"

Flick 1

Flick 2

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1. Why is the FIRST branch of the government the Legislative? 

2. Which house of Congress do you think benefits the smaller states? Larger states? More directly associated with the people? Why is there a BIGGER & littler house of Congress?

3. Why is the Legislative branch bicameral?

4. Which is the Lower/Upper House? Why are they Upper and Lower?

5. How does a bill become a law? 

6. What are the powers of Congress?

7. What are the powers denied to Congress?

8. Why is the legislative branch the first branch in the Constitution?

Week of Nov. 4-8, 2k24

Presidential Election Day week!

We will watch a lot of news this week...and then begin our US Constitution Unit!  Huzzah!

Answer the following Q's in your notebooks using this reading:  Philosophy of government

1. What role does the government play in society? – Think about this, this is opinionated
2. Can a government become too big or too small? Provide a reason for your answer. How can we, the citizens, solve this problem? (opinionated)
3. What is the "social contract?"
4. How does a government ensure it is doing the best job it can for all citizens?  Provide an example. (opinionated)
5. What is a "tabula rasa?"
6. How can a government fail its citizens?  Provide an example. (opinionated)
7. What type of government do you think is the best?  Explain… (opinionated)

1. Why is the FIRST branch of the government the Legislative? 
2. Which house of Congress do you think benefits the smaller states? Larger states? More directly associated with the people? Why is there a BIGGER & littler house of Congress?
3. Why is the Legislative branch bicameral?
4. Which is the Lower/Upper House? Why are they Upper and Lower?
5. How does a bill become a law? 
6. What are the powers of Congress?
7. What are the powers denied to Congress?
8. Why is the legislative branch the first branch in the Constitution?

Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2k24

Second Amendment HW -- Due Friday, Nov. 1

Please answer any THREE of the following Q’s in a minimum one-paragraph explanation in your SS Journal. You may write more, however, please be sure that you are providing details in your answer. 3 A for the Days if you choose to answer all FIVE…

1. Why do you think the right to own guns is so important to some Americans?
2. Some Americans believe state’s rules, limitations, etc, hinder their right to bear arms. Do you find this to be the case?
3. What do you think the gun ownership laws/guidelines should be? Why do you believe this?
4. What kind of America do you think the Founding Fathers imagined when they wrote the Second Amendment? How is the United States different now than it was in 1789, when the Second Amendment was written?
5. Should there be individual state by state laws regulating gun ownership/use or should the national government write laws regulating gun ownership/use? Why do you think this?

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2k24 Election Speech

Election Day is near!  Since 2008, we’ve had students speak to the student body on the behalf of the political parties & their stances on certain issues.  This year is no different!  IF you would like to deliver a speech of no longer than one page, typed, double-spaced to the middle school next Monday, November 4 during study hall, please complete this assignment.

You may choose one of the following issues to address:  The economy/inflation, immigration or climate change/environmental issues.  Your speeches to the student body should address the following:

1. Explain why this is an important issue

2. Explain how your political party will fix this issue

3. Explain how the nation would be better off with this plan

You may NOT insult, bash, or speak negatively about the opposing party.  You may address how their policies have failed or been unsuccessful.  Mr. Barry has the final say in editing your speeches to the student body and will choose who speaks to the student body.

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1. Using the Media Bias Chart, provide a one-paragraph explanation of how you think Mr. Barry politically leans/votes. Why do you think he watches/reads these particular networks? This is gonna be awesome…
2. Explain your reasoning & tell me if there is a particular news source you & your family watch/read & whether YOU think YOUR family is biased!There will be no judgment, right, or wrong answers!
3. What is the Electoral College?
4. Why did the Founding Fathers believe this process was a good idea?
5. How has this process been both successful & failed at times?
6. Do you think we should keep this election process? Why/why not

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Election Day is near! Since 2008, we’ve had students speak to the student body on the behalf of the political parties & their stances on certain issues. This year is no different! IF you would like to deliver a speech of no longer than one page, typed, double-spaced to the middle school next Monday, November 4 during study hall, please complete this assignment.

You may choose one of the following issues to address: The economy/inflation, immigration or climate change/environmental issues. Your speeches to the student body should address the following:

1. Explain why this is an important issue
2. Explain how your political party will fix this issue
3. Explain how the nation would be better off with this plan

You may NOT insult, bash, or speak negatively about the opposing party. You may address how their policies have failed or been unsuccessful. Mr. Barry has the final say in editing your speeches to the student body and will choose who speaks to the student body.