We will get back the essays from the test and discuss one on one if possible. Vocab for Congress will be passed out and done in class. Monday we will have a vocab quiz on some of the terms. Bein reading the chapter on Congress.
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Audible Tone: What do you think of when I say: Congress? Turn in. We will get back the essays from the test and discuss one on one if possible. Vocab for Congress will be passed out and done in class. Monday we will have a vocab quiz on some of the terms. Bein reading the chapter on Congress.
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No audible tone today. We have the multiple choice portion of the test on political parties and elections. It is an early release schedule, so it is cut short a little bit time wise.
No audible tone today. We have the two essays for the political party/elections test. It is also an early release, so class is slightly shorter today. Multiple choice for the test will be tomorrow.
Audible Tone: Why haven't we gotten rid of the electoral college? Finish the power point in class today along with the group work that was supposed to be yesterday. We will do some true false as review. Remember that the test is tomorrow (essays) and Thursday (multiple choice).
Audible Tone: Explain the difference between reapportionment and gerrymandering.
Continue on with power point on elections and campaigning. We will look at the different types of primaries as well as the electoral college. In groups of four or less, explain the problems of the electoral college and why we have not gotten rid of it. 12 points. Chapter 9-10 test is Wednesday (Essays) and Thursday (Multiple Choice) Audible Tone: What criticisms are there of the Iowas Caucus and the New Hampshire primary? Turn in.
We will watch the rest of the Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? Test is next Wednesday/Thursday. Audible Tone: What is the BIG MO? Why does it matter?
Continue notes on campaigns and elections. In groups of 4 or less, explain the advantages that incumbents have. Discuss. Begin watching the documentary Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington? Don't forget, test next Wednesday and Thursday for chapters 9-10. Audible Tone: Explain the roles that third parties play today.
Finish political parties and begin on campaigns and elections. Test for parties and elections will be next Wednesday and Thursday (Jan 27-28). Audible Tone: Explain each of the different types of minor parties.
We should finish up political parties today (hopefully). In class assignment-Explain what the factors are that cause only two parties to have a strong chance of winning. 1 paper per group. 10 points We will then continue on with elections and campaigning. What are your overall impressions of the State of the Union (SOTU)? Turn in.
Finally, back to notes on political parties, particularly those of third parties. |
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