Monday, December 13, 2010
Sports and Society
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20060705wednesday.html
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Government Quiz Next Class For Bday
Next class you will have a short 20 point quiz on the three plans for government. Know the New jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, and the Hamilton Plan inside and out. The chart on page 69 in Challenege to Democracy will help you as well.
Government Notes 11/18/2010
What do we mean by the word Constitution?
•As a term in politics
oSignifies a system of fundamental principles- a body of basic laws- for governing a state or country
oA constitution is a design for permanent political order
•A Constitution does it’s work through what is known as THE RULE OF LAW
oPeople respect and obey laws rather than follow their own whims or yield to the force of someone else
Without a pattern of basic law, people could not live together in peace. Lacking a tolerable constitution, they never would know personal safety, or protection of their property, or any reasonable freedom.
A constitution is an effort to impose order for the achievement of a certain ends
•Ends are set forth in the preamble
To understand liberty, order, and justice, you must think of their opposites slavery, disorder, and injustice
No country has ever attained perfect freedom, order, and justice for everyone
•Presumably no country ever will
•Human beings and societies are imperfect
All good constitutions change over the years because the circumstances of a nation change
Good Constitutions provide:
1.Stability and continuity in the governing of a country
2.Restraining government from assuming powers that rightfully belong to other political entities
3.Establish a permanent arrangement that enables public officials and others with political authority to represent the people they govern
4.Hold public officials directly accountable to the people
•As a term in politics
oSignifies a system of fundamental principles- a body of basic laws- for governing a state or country
oA constitution is a design for permanent political order
•A Constitution does it’s work through what is known as THE RULE OF LAW
oPeople respect and obey laws rather than follow their own whims or yield to the force of someone else
Without a pattern of basic law, people could not live together in peace. Lacking a tolerable constitution, they never would know personal safety, or protection of their property, or any reasonable freedom.
A constitution is an effort to impose order for the achievement of a certain ends
•Ends are set forth in the preamble
To understand liberty, order, and justice, you must think of their opposites slavery, disorder, and injustice
No country has ever attained perfect freedom, order, and justice for everyone
•Presumably no country ever will
•Human beings and societies are imperfect
All good constitutions change over the years because the circumstances of a nation change
Good Constitutions provide:
1.Stability and continuity in the governing of a country
2.Restraining government from assuming powers that rightfully belong to other political entities
3.Establish a permanent arrangement that enables public officials and others with political authority to represent the people they govern
4.Hold public officials directly accountable to the people
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Constitution Notes
New Jersey Plan was defeated but not totally•Supporters of Virginia saw that if they wished the delegations from all states to sign a new constitution, they must make an important concession to their colleagues who feared centralization and who represented the smaller states
•Even more importantly the general public would have to be assured that the majority of men at the convention did not mean to strike down the state governments by their new instrument of national government
Anti-Federalists•Openly opposed the new Constitution
•Felt that it gave too much power to the national government and took too much away from the states
•Wanted a Bill of Rights to be included in the Constitution
oFelt that it failed to provide for certain basic liberties
Federalists•Supported the Constitution
•Argued that the nation would not survive without a strong national government and pointed to the failure of the AOC to support their view
•Agreed with the Anti-Federalists on the fact that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights
•They promised that if the new Constitution was passed they would adopt a Bill of Rights
•Even more importantly the general public would have to be assured that the majority of men at the convention did not mean to strike down the state governments by their new instrument of national government
Anti-Federalists•Openly opposed the new Constitution
•Felt that it gave too much power to the national government and took too much away from the states
•Wanted a Bill of Rights to be included in the Constitution
oFelt that it failed to provide for certain basic liberties
Federalists•Supported the Constitution
•Argued that the nation would not survive without a strong national government and pointed to the failure of the AOC to support their view
•Agreed with the Anti-Federalists on the fact that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights
•They promised that if the new Constitution was passed they would adopt a Bill of Rights
Monday, November 15, 2010
Americas Review
For those of you who are following along in the book, our notes correspond with chapters 7 and 8. Review your notes and pay special attention to the following topics:
Jefferson's Presidency
-who designed D.C?
-who was first president inaugurated in the White House?
-What was Jefferson's message to Federalists and Republicans?
-what was his feeling about slavery
-What was the Virginia Dynasty?
-What was Monticello?
-What was Jefferson's political affiliation?
-What were Jefferson's political philosophies?
-Why was the Mississippi River so important to U.S?
-Who owned mouth of Mississippi River?
-Who was Robert Livingston?
-Who was James MOnroe?
-How was Lousiana Territory acquired? And from whom?
-Why was Lousiana Purchase important to U.S.?
-Who was William Marbury?
-Who was James Madison?
-Who was going to benefit from the appointment from the midnight judges?
-Who signed those commissions?
-Who was John Marshall?
-What was established because of the court case Marbuy v. Madison?
-Was this a written policy already included in the Constitution?
-Who succeeded Thomas Jefferson as president?
-What type of president was he?
-What was the Nonintercourse Act?
-What was Macon's Bill No. 2?
-Who were Henry Clay and John Calhoun? What was their philosophy?
-Who were Tecumseh and Tenskwata?
-What was the first Battle of the War of 1812?
-Who did the U.S. Declare war against?
-How did the war of 1812 go in terms of individual battles?
-Which battle was decisive enough to have one side decide to quit?
-What was significant about the Battle of New Orleans?
-Who achieved hero status for his victories at New Orleans?
-What ended the War of 1812?
-What did it call for?
-Who was Oliver Hazard Perry?
-What is significant about the ships Niagara and Lawrence?
-Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? Where?
-What was the American system?
-What was Madison's Republican presidential plan influended by?
-What was the Tariff of 1816?
-Was there a second national bank?
-Why was it needed?
-Which political parties lasted into Monroe's era of good feelings?
-Who is Eli Whitney?
-Why was his invention important?
-Why was there sectional conflict between Northeast and Southerners?
-What settled this conflict? How did it settle this conflict? Was the conflict ever "really" settled?
-The Monroes Doctrine announced U.S. Foreign Policy. What were its main points?
If you are able to answer the questions in this study guide, yuo will be more than prepared for the test.
Jefferson's Presidency
-who designed D.C?
-who was first president inaugurated in the White House?
-What was Jefferson's message to Federalists and Republicans?
-what was his feeling about slavery
-What was the Virginia Dynasty?
-What was Monticello?
-What was Jefferson's political affiliation?
-What were Jefferson's political philosophies?
-Why was the Mississippi River so important to U.S?
-Who owned mouth of Mississippi River?
-Who was Robert Livingston?
-Who was James MOnroe?
-How was Lousiana Territory acquired? And from whom?
-Why was Lousiana Purchase important to U.S.?
-Who was William Marbury?
-Who was James Madison?
-Who was going to benefit from the appointment from the midnight judges?
-Who signed those commissions?
-Who was John Marshall?
-What was established because of the court case Marbuy v. Madison?
-Was this a written policy already included in the Constitution?
-Who succeeded Thomas Jefferson as president?
-What type of president was he?
-What was the Nonintercourse Act?
-What was Macon's Bill No. 2?
-Who were Henry Clay and John Calhoun? What was their philosophy?
-Who were Tecumseh and Tenskwata?
-What was the first Battle of the War of 1812?
-Who did the U.S. Declare war against?
-How did the war of 1812 go in terms of individual battles?
-Which battle was decisive enough to have one side decide to quit?
-What was significant about the Battle of New Orleans?
-Who achieved hero status for his victories at New Orleans?
-What ended the War of 1812?
-What did it call for?
-Who was Oliver Hazard Perry?
-What is significant about the ships Niagara and Lawrence?
-Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? Where?
-What was the American system?
-What was Madison's Republican presidential plan influended by?
-What was the Tariff of 1816?
-Was there a second national bank?
-Why was it needed?
-Which political parties lasted into Monroe's era of good feelings?
-Who is Eli Whitney?
-Why was his invention important?
-Why was there sectional conflict between Northeast and Southerners?
-What settled this conflict? How did it settle this conflict? Was the conflict ever "really" settled?
-The Monroes Doctrine announced U.S. Foreign Policy. What were its main points?
If you are able to answer the questions in this study guide, yuo will be more than prepared for the test.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Sports and Society Gender Bender
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20011019friday.html
Missouri Compromise Assignment
The Missouri Compromise and the Nullification Crisis
1. Which region, north or south had the most land area in 1820?
2. Which region was more densely populated?
3. Which region had the higher number of black people?
4. What two southern states did the population outnumber white population?
5. In which region can you find states where the female population outnumbered the male population?
6. Compare the land area in the territories where slavery was prohibited with that of the territories where slavery was permitted, by adding the land area totals of Michigan to Missouri, and then of Arkansas to Florida. Which had the most land area?
7. What changes did the Missouri Compromise bring to the U.S. map?
8. How did the Missouri Compromise solve the problem of keeping the balance of power in the Senate between the free and slave states?
9. What territory was added to the slave side?
10. What territory was to be kept free of slavery?
11. What did the south stand to gain as a result of the Compromise? What did the south stand to lose?
12. Why would the south begin to look to land to the west of the borders of the U.S., in what was then part of Mexico?
13. Could either side be considered the winner in this compromise? Why or why not?
14. What were the inhabitants of the portion of the Missouri Territory that was petitioning statehood authorized to do?
15. Who was eligible to vote and hold office?
16. What form of government were they required to establish?
17. How many representatives would they be given in the House of representatives until the next census could be taken?
18. Where was the slavery “forever prohibited?” What was the provision for fugitive slaves?
1. Which region, north or south had the most land area in 1820?
2. Which region was more densely populated?
3. Which region had the higher number of black people?
4. What two southern states did the population outnumber white population?
5. In which region can you find states where the female population outnumbered the male population?
6. Compare the land area in the territories where slavery was prohibited with that of the territories where slavery was permitted, by adding the land area totals of Michigan to Missouri, and then of Arkansas to Florida. Which had the most land area?
7. What changes did the Missouri Compromise bring to the U.S. map?
8. How did the Missouri Compromise solve the problem of keeping the balance of power in the Senate between the free and slave states?
9. What territory was added to the slave side?
10. What territory was to be kept free of slavery?
11. What did the south stand to gain as a result of the Compromise? What did the south stand to lose?
12. Why would the south begin to look to land to the west of the borders of the U.S., in what was then part of Mexico?
13. Could either side be considered the winner in this compromise? Why or why not?
14. What were the inhabitants of the portion of the Missouri Territory that was petitioning statehood authorized to do?
15. Who was eligible to vote and hold office?
16. What form of government were they required to establish?
17. How many representatives would they be given in the House of representatives until the next census could be taken?
18. Where was the slavery “forever prohibited?” What was the provision for fugitive slaves?
Friday, October 22, 2010
Government Websites
You Constitutional IQ: http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?page=quiz.cfm
Which Founding Father Are You: http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?page=foundingFatherShort.cfm
Which Founding Father Are You: http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?page=foundingFatherShort.cfm
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Government
What does "no taxation without representation" mean?
Much of this had to deal the dissatisfaction of the way the colonists had been treated by the British Gov't. Colonists hoped to be treated as they had been as citizens of Britain. Parliament had taxed colonists unfairly without any representation. Therefore, they found that this was an example of external taxation.
Why did the English colonists not rely on the English Parliament to meet their needs during colonial times?
Much of this had to do with distance and necessity. Britain was very far away. So the colonists needed to fill the void and avoid chaos. They got very good at self governance and flourished under self-rule.
Much of this had to deal the dissatisfaction of the way the colonists had been treated by the British Gov't. Colonists hoped to be treated as they had been as citizens of Britain. Parliament had taxed colonists unfairly without any representation. Therefore, they found that this was an example of external taxation.
Why did the English colonists not rely on the English Parliament to meet their needs during colonial times?
Much of this had to do with distance and necessity. Britain was very far away. So the colonists needed to fill the void and avoid chaos. They got very good at self governance and flourished under self-rule.
Government
Please remember to study for your upcoming test on the Development of Our Nation. The following were the notes from class today 10/14/10:
These weaknesses had sever consequences
• Unable to collect taxes the Congress had to borrow money to pay for the war against Britain- it accumulated a debt that would take years to repay
• Congress allowed the states to fall into debt
o Conducting business was difficult during the war
o To make up for lost income each state placed heavy taxes on goods from other states and countries
• Some foreign countries refused to trade with the American states
The Congress could do nothing to remedy the problem
The A of C were little more than a treaty among sovereign states. The government was exceedingly weak- its faults were generally acknowledged. However they did help heal our wounds after the Revolution.
10 years of living under the Articles had shown Americans that the loose association of 13 independent states was not working. There is a motive for reform:
• Economic depression
o Post war depression calls for greater unity that the articles provided
• Post war destruction
• Expansion
o Territorial growth brought problems of security
• Security
• Congress
o Inept/ a laughing stock
o Lack of quorums (nothing can get passed)
Many Americans became convinced that they needed a stronger central government. Few agreed on how that government should be set up or what powers it would have.
• Some felt that the 13 states should be combined into one large state with one central government
• Some felt that the states should keep as much power as possible for themselves
o They favored a FEDERAL SYSTEM in which the power to govern would be divided between the national government and the states.
These weaknesses had sever consequences
• Unable to collect taxes the Congress had to borrow money to pay for the war against Britain- it accumulated a debt that would take years to repay
• Congress allowed the states to fall into debt
o Conducting business was difficult during the war
o To make up for lost income each state placed heavy taxes on goods from other states and countries
• Some foreign countries refused to trade with the American states
The Congress could do nothing to remedy the problem
The A of C were little more than a treaty among sovereign states. The government was exceedingly weak- its faults were generally acknowledged. However they did help heal our wounds after the Revolution.
10 years of living under the Articles had shown Americans that the loose association of 13 independent states was not working. There is a motive for reform:
• Economic depression
o Post war depression calls for greater unity that the articles provided
• Post war destruction
• Expansion
o Territorial growth brought problems of security
• Security
• Congress
o Inept/ a laughing stock
o Lack of quorums (nothing can get passed)
Many Americans became convinced that they needed a stronger central government. Few agreed on how that government should be set up or what powers it would have.
• Some felt that the 13 states should be combined into one large state with one central government
• Some felt that the states should keep as much power as possible for themselves
o They favored a FEDERAL SYSTEM in which the power to govern would be divided between the national government and the states.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Americas
Let's get to know Thomas Jefferson.
Go to the following link http://www.monticello.org/education/plans/hunt.html and complete the web quest using the websites they have provided. You may work with a partner, however both individuals must write the answers in his or her notebook.
Go to the following link http://www.monticello.org/education/plans/hunt.html and complete the web quest using the websites they have provided. You may work with a partner, however both individuals must write the answers in his or her notebook.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
B-4 Government
Find ten interesting/unique facts about Thomas Jefferson and his life. Use the internet and other resources to find pertinent information. Please use white computer paper to record this information and make it visually appealing.
Government B-2
Find ten interesting/unique facts about Thomas Jefferson and his life. Use the internet and other resources to find pertinent information. Please use white computer paper to record this information and make it visually appealing.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9/22/2010 Sports and Society
Sports and Society
The Ancient Olympics
1. With a partner, you are to create a test using the information from the following website.
2. Make sure you have:
at least 30 questions
an answer sheet
3. The test can be in any format you wish
4. Print neatly
5. Bring the finish test to me and I will make a copy
Here is the website:
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/first-olympics7.htm
The Ancient Olympics
1. With a partner, you are to create a test using the information from the following website.
2. Make sure you have:
at least 30 questions
an answer sheet
3. The test can be in any format you wish
4. Print neatly
5. Bring the finish test to me and I will make a copy
Here is the website:
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/first-olympics7.htm
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Typical Citizenship Quiz
What are the colors of our flag?
How many stars are there in our flag?
What color are the stars on our flag?
What do the stars on the flag mean?
How many stripes are there in the flag?
What color are the stripes?
What do the stripes on the flag mean?
How many states are there in the Union?
What is the 4th of July?
What is the date of Independence Day?
Independence from whom?
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
Who was the first President of the United States?
Who is the President of the United States today?
Who is the Vice-President of the United States today?
Who elects the President of the United States?
Who becomes the President of the United States if the President should die?
For how long do we elect the President?
What is the Constitution?
Can the Constitution be changed?
What do we call a change to the Constitution?
How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
How many branches are there in our government?
What are the three branches of our government?
What is the legislative branch of our government?
Who makes the laws in the United States?
What is Congress?
What are the duties of Congress?
Who elects Congress?
How many senators are there in Congress?
Can you name the two senators from your state?
For how long do we elect each senator?
How many representatives are there in Congress?
For how long do we elect the representatives?
What is the executive branch of our government?
What is the judiciary branch of our government?
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
What is the supreme law of the United States?
What is the Bill of Rights?
What is the capital of your state?
Who is the current governor of your state?
Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the Vice-President should die?
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Can you name the 13 original states?
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?
Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
How many terms can a President serve?
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Who presides over your local government?
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate?
Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
What is the head executive of a state government called?
What is the head executive of a city government called?
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the national anthem of the United States?
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Where does freedom of speech come from?
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
Who signs bills into law?
What is the highest court in the United States?
Who was President during the Civil War?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What special group advises the President?
Which President is called the "Father of our country?"
What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
What were the 13 original states of the U.S. called?
Name 3 rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
Who has the power to declare war?
What kind of government does the United States have?
Which President freed the slaves?
In what year was the Constitution written?
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
What is the supreme law of the land?
Where does Congress meet?
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Name one benefit to being a citizen of the United States?
What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
What is the United States Capitol?
What is the White House?
Where is the White House located?
What is the name of the President's official home?
Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
In what month do we vote for President?
In what month is the new President inaugurated?
How many times may a Senator be re-elected?
How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?
How many states are there in the United States?
How many stars are there in our flag?
What color are the stars on our flag?
What do the stars on the flag mean?
How many stripes are there in the flag?
What color are the stripes?
What do the stripes on the flag mean?
How many states are there in the Union?
What is the 4th of July?
What is the date of Independence Day?
Independence from whom?
What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
Who was the first President of the United States?
Who is the President of the United States today?
Who is the Vice-President of the United States today?
Who elects the President of the United States?
Who becomes the President of the United States if the President should die?
For how long do we elect the President?
What is the Constitution?
Can the Constitution be changed?
What do we call a change to the Constitution?
How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
How many branches are there in our government?
What are the three branches of our government?
What is the legislative branch of our government?
Who makes the laws in the United States?
What is Congress?
What are the duties of Congress?
Who elects Congress?
How many senators are there in Congress?
Can you name the two senators from your state?
For how long do we elect each senator?
How many representatives are there in Congress?
For how long do we elect the representatives?
What is the executive branch of our government?
What is the judiciary branch of our government?
What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
What is the supreme law of the United States?
What is the Bill of Rights?
What is the capital of your state?
Who is the current governor of your state?
Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the Vice-President should die?
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Can you name the 13 original states?
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."?
Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
How many terms can a President serve?
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Who presides over your local government?
According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate?
Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
What is the head executive of a state government called?
What is the head executive of a city government called?
What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
What is the national anthem of the United States?
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Where does freedom of speech come from?
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
Who signs bills into law?
What is the highest court in the United States?
Who was President during the Civil War?
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
What special group advises the President?
Which President is called the "Father of our country?"
What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
What were the 13 original states of the U.S. called?
Name 3 rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
Who has the power to declare war?
What kind of government does the United States have?
Which President freed the slaves?
In what year was the Constitution written?
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
What is the supreme law of the land?
Where does Congress meet?
Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Name one benefit to being a citizen of the United States?
What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens?
What is the United States Capitol?
What is the White House?
Where is the White House located?
What is the name of the President's official home?
Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
In what month do we vote for President?
In what month is the new President inaugurated?
How many times may a Senator be re-elected?
How many times may a Congressman be re-elected?
What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today?
How many states are there in the United States?
The Surprising George Washington
http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1994/spring/george-washington-1.html
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sports and Society
Please work on your Sports History PowerPoint. You will only have a half hour next class to put finishing touches on it. It will need to be emailed to me for full credit.
This is the spot!
Whether you are taking Americas, Government, or Sports and Society, this will be the spot for all things that are going on in my class. Please check this site daily!
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