American Government Assignments
- Instructor
- Laurie Morgan
- Term
- 2013-2014 School Year
- Department
- Social Studies
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Chapter 18 Test, on Tuesday 12/10
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Roles of the President Extra Credit: Please see the attached document regarding the extra credit opportunity due on 12/4/13. This assignment needs to be typed and please staple the summaries to the article it pertains to.
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Chapter 13 Test on Monday, 11/25.
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Read Chp 13 Sec 4 and be prepared to discuss in class.
IMPORTANT: Students that are going to be absent tomorrow, 11/22, need to remember to check the website for missed notes for Chp 13 Sec 4. You will be responsible for this information on your test Monday.
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See the attached list of study items for the Chp 13 test on Monday, 11/25. Be able to identify and apply concepts.
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Read Chp 13 Sec 5 and finish handout from class. There will be a quiz on 11/21 covering all the information in section 5 and handout.
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Read Chapter 13 Section 5 and be prepared to discuss in class on 11/20.
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D Period: (ONLY) Read "How Political Parties Began" and answer the attached questions for 11/20.
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Read Chp 13 Sec 3 for quiz on 11/19.
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Reading Quiz 11/13: Chapter 13, Section 2
Make sure to study and be able to identify the many roles of the President.
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Read Chapter 13 Section 2 and be prepared to discuss in class.
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Reading Quiz: Chapter 13 Section 1
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Finish Roles of the President Web Quest
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Chapter 12 Test, Wednesday, 11/5
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Read Chapter 12, Section 2 and be prepared to discuss the information in class on 10/31.
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Reading Quiz: Monday, 10/28 on Chapter 12, Section 1
Study Terms:
1. Speaker of the House
2. president of the Senate
3. president pro tempore
4. party caucus
5. floor leaders
6. whips
7. committee chairmen
8. seniority rule
Study Terms:
1. Speaker of the House
2. president of the Senate
3. president pro tempore
4. party caucus
5. floor leaders
6. whips
7. committee chairmen
8. seniority rule
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Read Chapter 12, Section 1 for 10/25
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Chapter 10 Test on 10/24/13.
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Read the case on pg. 285.
1. Write a 5 sentence summary.
2. Answer questions 1-3.
1. Write a 5 sentence summary.
2. Answer questions 1-3.
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Quiz on the House and Senate for 10/22/13. Review you notes and Chapter 10 Sections 2 & 3.
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Reading Quiz Wednesday 10/16: Chapter 10, Section 1
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Chapter 4 Test on Monday, 10/14
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Reading Quiz 10/7: Chapter 4, Section 1. Finish McCulloch v. Maryland worksheets for 10/7.
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Bill of Rights Project
Due: October 3rd, see attachment for directions and rubric
Due: October 3rd, see attachment for directions and rubric
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Read Chapter 4, Section 1. Complete the Art 1 Sec 8 (expressed powers) Worksheet.
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Read Chapter 4, Section 1 and complete questions for Tuesday, 10/01.
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Chp 2 Sec 4-5 and Chp 3 Test on 9/30/13
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Read Chp 3 Sec 3 and be prepared for a reading quiz on 9/26/13.
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Read Chp 3 Sec 2 for reading Quiz on 9/25/13. The section questions completed today in class would be a great tool to study.
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Read Chp 3 Sec 1 for reading Quiz on 9/24/13. The section questions completed today in class would be a great tool to study.
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Read Ch 2 Sec 5 for Reading Quiz on 9/20.
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Read Chp 2 Sec 5 - answer section questions 1-5 for EXTRA CREDIT.
1. Please answer each question in complete sentences.
2. The assignment must be sent to my school email no later than 8:00 a.m. on 9/19/13.
1. Please answer each question in complete sentences.
2. The assignment must be sent to my school email no later than 8:00 a.m. on 9/19/13.
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Reading Quiz Wednesday, 9/18: Chapter 2, Section 4
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Follow the grading rubric, be creative, and be ready to present to the class on 9/13.
-Project is due on Friday, September 13
- 1/2 Sheet of poster board
- Double-spaced
-Project is due on Friday, September 13
- 1/2 Sheet of poster board
- Double-spaced
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Read Chapter 2, Section 4 and be prepared to discuss in class on Thursday, 9/12.
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TEST Wednesday, 9/11: Chapter 2, Sections 1-3
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Study all content in Chapter 2, Sections 1-3 for test tomorrow 9/11. Make sure to study the powers and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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READING QUIZ Monday, 9/9: Chapter 2, Section 3
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QUIZ Wednesday 9/4: Chapter 2, Section 2. Be sure to study the map on page 31; make sure you can locate the colony and type of government.
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Quiz: Chapter 2 Section 1 on Friday, 8/30.
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Read Chapter 2, Section 1
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Study for Chapter 1 Test, to be taken on Wednesday, August 28th.
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Reading Quiz: Chapter 1, Section 2
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Reading Quiz: Chapter 1, Section 1