(Introduction to) American Politics PS 125(D)
My info Dr. Casey Dominguez –Has the SYLLABUS, powerpoints, assignments Office: 285 IPJ Office Hours: –Wednesday, after class 1 hour –Also Tu & Th 9:15-11:15 E-Reserve Password POLS125
Policies Tardiness: It’s rude. I notice. I do not repeat information. Late papers: 1/3 grade for every day late Cheating: I will report you to the Dean for even a minor infraction. –ALL Reading summaries and major essays must be uploaded to turnitin.com.
Grades Final exam (Dec. 21) 20% Midterm (Nov. 7) 15% Reading journal 15% (will be turned in on random days) Two news reports, with explanatory essays 10% Class attendance and active participation 5% Citizenship journal, together with final essay (due Dec. 14) 20% Two Citizenship class presentations, with review essays 15%
Citizenship test
Who elects the president of the United States? The Electoral College
How long is an elected Senator’s term? 6 years
Who are California’s two US Senators? Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer
What is the legislative branch of our government? The Congress
What are the duties of the Supreme Court? To interpret the laws and the Constitution
What is the Constitution? The supreme law of the land ???
What special group advises the president? The cabinet ???
In what month is the new president inaugurated? January
What is the head executive of a city government called? The Mayor
Name three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights Freedom of speech, press, religion, to bear arms; freedom from government troops in your home, from the government taking your property without a warrant, from being tried twice for the same crime, from being prosecuted without a lawyer, or without a trial, and from cruel or unusual punishment.
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights All persons in the United States, citizens and non-citizens
What is the most important right granted to US citizens? The right to vote ?
What is the basic belief stated in the Declaration of Independence? That all men are created equally
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America? The Mayflower
Who said, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death?” Patrick Henry
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? Free the slaves ?
How many stripes are on our flag? Thirteen
Who were America’s enemies in World War II? Italy, Germany, and Japan
What are the 49 th and 50 th states in the union? Alaska and Hawaii
Name one purpose of the United Nations For countries to talk about world problems and try to solve them peacably
What does US citizenship mean to you? What should US citizens know? What responsibilities does citizenship require?