By The End of Class Questions BTEOC ? Unit 2 Constitution
BTEOC ? November 1, 2013 Explain if you believe the Electoral College is a good system for electing the President. What alternatives do you suggest?
BTEOC ? October 31, 2013 Explain what this map is and how it works?
BTEOC ? October 30, 2013 Explain the process of how a BILL becomes a LAW.
BTEOC ? October 29, 2013 No Question 10 Things You Should Know about Washington Reading / Classwork / Quiz
BTEOC ? October 28, 2013 Explain the similarities and differences between our federal government and state/local government. – Ex. What are their powers?
BTEOC ? October 25, 2013 Federal GovernmentState GovernmentLocal Government Executive-President -Vice President -Cabinet ?? LegislativeCongress -Senate -House of Representatives ?? JudicialUS Supreme Court - Chief Justice - 8 Associate Justices ??
October 24, 2013 BTEOC ? Explain how the passage of the Affordable Care Act / Obama Care demonstrate Checks and Balances?
BTEOC ? October 23, 2013 Explain checks and balances. – Give specific examples.
BTEOC ? October 22, 2013 What powers do the different branches of government have separately? Explain the system of checks and balances through one of these processes. – Examples could be: Appointments Laws treaties
BTEOC ? October 21, 2013 Give at least two (2) examples of powers for each branch of our government. – Think… 3 branches… – 2 powers each…
BTEOC ? October 18, 2013 Which rights are granted by the 4 th and 5 th amendments?
BTEOC ? October 17, 2013 Which of the first 10 amendments do you feel is most important? – Explainyour thoughts!
PSAT DAY No BTEOC ?’s Take a handout from the front desk on your way in… – We will further discuss the Bill of Rights
BTEOC ? October 15, 2013 So what is the “Bill of Rights” that was holding up ratification of the Constitution? Name AT LEAST three (3) of the protections under these Amendments.
BTEOC ? October 11, 2013 What are the important documents in our nations history? – Can you name them in order? – What dates are associated with them?
Warm Up October 11, 2013 DocumentDateHow to Remember Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 (conflict began in 1775 to 1781 – Treaty of Paris in 1783 Claire - an independent person Articles of ConfederationMarch 1, 1781, until March 4, 1789, when the present Constitution went into effect. Art – weak, does not have a strong frame ConstitutionSeptember 17, 1787 – signed by delegates Officially adopted in 1789 Connie – strong, rule- follower Bill of RightsOfficially adopted by ¾ of the states on December 15, 1791 Bill – a people person, he’s all right
BTEOC ?s October 10, 2013 What influenced the beliefs of Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
BTEOC ? October 9, 2013 Which compromise do you think is most significant in shaping our nation?
BTEOC ? October 8, 2013 What major compromises occurred during the Constitutional Convention? Which compromise do you think is most significant in shaping our nation?
BTEOC ? October 7, 2013 Day 2 of foundations… Explain the foundational ideals and principles that helped form our government.
BTEOC ? October 4, 2013 Explain the foundational ideals and principles that helped form our government.