3
Feb
2009
Octuplets – plus six more???
Have you heard about the woman who recently had octuplets – 8 kids?
A California Woman recently bore eight chilren via invetro fertilization. The catch is, that she already has six other children – all born in the same manner!
Can she handle fourteen children?
Here’s the question: Can a single woman, who’s mother recentliy declared bankrupcy, take care of 14 children on her own? What role should the government play in this situation? Should she be allowed to have more children via invetro fertilization?
How would a classical republican government respond?
What about a government based on the natural rights philosophy?
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!
4
Sep
2008
Test Monday/Tuesday
There will be a test on Monday/Tuesday!
The test will be over Natural Rights, Classical Republicanism (Locke, Hobbes, Jefferson), and the different types of government. This is Chapter 1 in the textbook.
The test has 40 multiple choice questions and 4 free response questions. The free response questions will all be about Natural Rights and Classical Republicanism. Be sure you understand the concepts: social contract, natural rights, and state of nature!
I would suggest using the PowerPoint shown in class to study.
I would also consult the textbook and any homework/quizzes.
The PowerPoint can be found online (and available for download in .ppt format) at the following link:
http://www.slideshare.net/davidjosman/unit-1-1-nr-v-cr-presentation
An announcement about the test wasn’t made in 1st Period – please tell your classmates! (The test is, however, on the six weeks schedule.)
Some specific terms to know:
- government
- unitary government
- democracy
- dictatorship
- state of nature
- federal government
- social contract
- despotism
- divine right of kings
- absolute monarchy
Also: Parliamentary Government (we didn’t discuss this in class)
- The executive is chosen by the legislature
- The prime minister and cabinet are part of the legislature
- The prime minister and the cabinet must resign if they lose the support of a majority of the legislature
Be careful to not simply memorize terms. You need to have a greater understanding of the entire subject!
Let me know if you have any questions or problems.