1. By The End of Class Questions BTEOC ? Unit 2 Constitution

2. BTEOC ? November 1, 2013 Explain if you believe the Electoral College is a good system for electing the President. What alternatives do you suggest?

3. BTEOC ? October 31, 2013 Explain what this map is and how it works?

4. BTEOC ? October 30, 2013 Explain the process of how a BILL becomes a LAW.

5. BTEOC ? October 29, 2013 No Question 10 Things You Should Know about Washington Reading / Classwork / Quiz

6. BTEOC ? October 28, 2013 Explain the similarities and differences between our federal government and state/local government. – Ex. What are their powers?

7. 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 ??

8. October 24, 2013 BTEOC ? Explain how the passage of the Affordable Care Act / Obama Care demonstrate Checks and Balances?

9. BTEOC ? October 23, 2013 Explain checks and balances. – Give specific examples.

10. 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

11. BTEOC ? October 21, 2013 Give at least two (2) examples of powers for each branch of our government. – Think… 3 branches… – 2 powers each…

12. BTEOC ? October 18, 2013 Which rights are granted by the 4 th and 5 th amendments?

13. BTEOC ? October 17, 2013 Which of the first 10 amendments do you feel is most important? – Explainyour thoughts!

14. PSAT DAY No BTEOC ?’s Take a handout from the front desk on your way in… – We will further discuss the Bill of Rights

15. 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.

16. 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?

17. 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

18. BTEOC ?s October 10, 2013 What influenced the beliefs of Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

19. BTEOC ? October 9, 2013 Which compromise do you think is most significant in shaping our nation?

20. BTEOC ? October 8, 2013 What major compromises occurred during the Constitutional Convention? Which compromise do you think is most significant in shaping our nation?

21. BTEOC ? October 7, 2013 Day 2 of foundations… Explain the foundational ideals and principles that helped form our government.

22. BTEOC ? October 4, 2013 Explain the foundational ideals and principles that helped form our government.