Constitutional Compromsies/Pre-Test

Today in class....

• Discussion - Is Donald Trump for real?
• Pre-Test
• Constitution Notes

1.  What were the major compromises of the Constitution?

Due Dates:

• Beard Reading Seminar has been moved to THURSDAY!   (See 9-11 blog for the assignment if you haven't started!)

Intro to the Constitution

Today's Lesson:
Finish Political Socialization Notes and begin Chapter 1 - The Constitution

Due Dates:
Beard Essay and Critique - Due Wednesday!

Political Socialization

Began Political Socialization Notes

What is our political culture?

Due Dates: 

• Chapter 1 RG - Monday (9-14)

• Read Beard's "Framing the Consitution" for a seminar discussion on Monday.
• TYPE a 1-page response to the reading. In your response, include the following:
• What evidence does he use to support his thesis?
• What is his definition of "elite"?
• What problems led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?
• After reading responses, you will be put into groups to discuss this reading in further detail! YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS PIECE WELL!

Foundations of Government

1.  What types of political philosophies were shared centuries ago?

2.   How do these philosophies fit in today's world?

Due Dates:

• Chapter 1 RG due Monday, 9-14

Finish Legislative Notes

For the quiz tomorrow you need to be able to recognize a description of the following:

Vice President

Senate Majority Leader                                      Speaker of the House

House Minority Leader                                       Chair of House Ways and Means Committee

Senate Minority Whip                                          Chair of the House Appropriations Committee

Senate Budget Committee                                  Chair of Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation

House Majority Whip                                           Chair of Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senate Minority Leader                                      House Rules Committee

House Majority Leader                                       Chair of House Foreign Affairs Committee

House Minority Whip                                            Chair of House Judiciary Committee                 

President Pro Tempore                                       Caucus Chair

House Majority Whip                                           House Republican Conference

Due Dates:

• Congress: Electoral Connection - Due Friday!
• Legislative Branch test will be next Thursday or Friday!

Response Paper - Congress: Election Connection

Response Paper - Due Friday! Congress: The Electoral Connection can be found using the link, or on the website under "Legislative Branch."

In your reponse, address the following:

• What is the thesis of this article?
• Discuss/explain the concepts of advertising, credit claiming, position taking, and casework. Provide examples of each and how they play into the electoral process.
• Is Mayhew's thesis correct? Again, provide specific examples support or refute his position.
• Thanks and have a good day.

Mock Congress and Response Paper

We are almost done with MC.   Time to start moving on....

Response Paper -  Due Friday!  Congress: The Electoral Connection can be found using the link, or on the website under "Legislative Branch."

In your reponse, address the following:

• What is the thesis of this article?
• Discuss/explain the concepts of advertising, credit claiming, position taking, and casework.  Provide examples of each and how they play into the electoral process.
• Is Mayhew's thesis correct?  Again, provide specific examples support or refute his position.
• Thanks and have a good day.