The Judicial Branch

This week we are discussing the Judicial Branch. Visit the following website: The Judicial Branch and read the information. Give a summary about the Judicial Branch, their job, and why we need them in the US Government.

Next, complete the activity Supreme Order in the Court. Once you complete this activity, tell me how many times it took to complete, what you think about the activity, and if it helped you to learn anything new about the Judicial Branch.

I expect your responses to be five sentences in length and you should answer by January 4th, 2010. Have a great Winter Break!!!!

The Three Branches of Government

During these next few weeks we are going to be discussing the Three Branches of Government and the three levels of government. Visit the following site:

http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_threebranches.htm

Read the information and write a summary (at least five sentences) of what the three branches of government do, and who makes up that branch. Have fun! Respond by December 4th, 2009!

Exam Review Vocabulary

Nine Weeks Vocabulary Review:

Define the following words. You may draw (or find ) a picture for each word or write the word in a sentence for extra credit.


citizen, naturalized, alien, candidate, rule of law, charter, constitution, bicameral, delegated powers, amendments, federalism, concurrent powers, reserved powers, political party, platform, registration, media, bias, incumbent

The Electoral College

This week we will be discussing the Electoral College. Visit the following link and then tell me what the Electoral College does. What do we need them for? Do you think we still need them and if not, what can we do instead? Answer in THREE to FIVE sentences by Sunday, November 1st, 2009.

http://www.congressforkids.net/Elections_electoralcollege.htm

Creigh Deeds v. Bob McDonnell

Which person do you think is the best "fit" for the job of Virginia's governor? Now that we have reviewed the issues in class and some of the things that they want to change, who is best for the job? Why? Support your response in at least two sentences. Respond by October 25th in order to receive extra credit or replace a "0" on any assignment.

Christopher Columbus

With our recent discussion of exploration and the fact that today is Columbus Day- I thought we should spend the week discussing Christopher Columbus and what did for our nation. Visit the following link:

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/explorers/christopher_columbus.htm

Read all about Christopher Columbus and then give a three-to-five sentence summary of Christopher Columbus' journeys and adventures. Please respond by October 18th, 2009 in order to receive full credit.

Political Parties

This week we will begin discussing political parties and the voting process. Read the following web article that discusses the Democrats and the Republicans as well as third parties. After reading, discuss some of the differences between Democrats and Republicans and then choose one of the third parties and tell me something about their views and ideas. Please respond in five sentences by October 18th, 2009.

http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm