29
Nov
2008
Test Review
Our test review for this unit will not be ‘typical.’
We’re going to use several activities combined together to create an excellent review.
However, if you miss the review day (11/24) it will be more difficult. Here is a copy of what we will do in class.
The test will be on 12/2
Those of you who fell behind, or missed something, may use this also in order to catch up.
Interactive Test Review (.doc format)
In addition, please use the PowerPoints that I have provided on this website! You can find them at this link.
Finally. Take the time to define and understand the following terms and concepts:
Electoral Votes
Session
Trustee
Partisian
Politico
Gerrymandering
Apportionment
Constituents
Veto
Filibuster
Cloture Rule
The hopper
Rules Committee
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore
Majority Whip
Majority Leader
Ways and Means Committee
Pork-barreling
Franking privilege
Interest group
Lobbyist
Executive order
Signing statement
Good luck – have a Happy Thanksgiving!
27
Oct
2008
Electoral College Graph
I thought that I would share this neat graphic from Electoral-vote.com with you.
The lines represent the number of electoral votes (EVs) that McCain or Obama will get (according to electoral-vote.com).
From electoral-vote.com:
The graph above shows the current number of electoral votes for each candidate since Mar 22, The brown horizontal line shows the 270 electoral vote mark needed to be elected president. The gray vertical lines show the boundaries between the months.