You will find resources including reading and handouts at this blog as well as posts that continue discussions from class.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Test: Congressional Fiscal Powers, Fraction Reserve Banking, and Broken Windows
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Freactional Reserve Banking
What are some of the ramifications of lowering reserves from 10% to 5%?
Monday, December 3, 2012
Quick Write; Monday 12/3
Where does money come from?
Thursday, November 29, 2012
WHAT IS MONEY AND HOW IT IS CREATED
What Is Money
What is money and what are it's major attributes?
How is Money Created
How is money created?
Does an increase in money mean an increase in weath? Explain
The Fed and Money Creation
What is the Federal Reserve?
What is the difference between you writing a check and the Federal Reserve writing a check?
What is the effect on the savings of average people when banks or the FED create money?
FRACTIONAL RESERVE REDUX
What is money and what are it's major attributes?
How is Money Created
How is money created?
Does an increase in money mean an increase in weath? Explain
The Fed and Money Creation
What is the Federal Reserve?
What is the difference between you writing a check and the Federal Reserve writing a check?
What is the effect on the savings of average people when banks or the FED create money?
FRACTIONAL RESERVE REDUX
HOMEWORK DUE DEC. 4TH/5TH
Chapter 16 Assessment Page 464
Questions 11 through 24.
Use and underline all the vocabulary words in the political dictionary.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
11/26 Quick Write
Does using tax payers dollars to build a light rail line improve the economy? What would Henry Hazlitt (author of Economics In One Lesson) say?
Friday, November 23, 2012
Another "Broken Window" In The News
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/11/post_112.html
Thursday, November 15, 2012
HOMEWORK DUE NOV 26/27
Read Chapters 4 and 5 of Economics in one Lesson and answer study guide questions.
and look for broken windows POTENTIAL EXTRA CREDIT
Blessings on Destruction: Seminar
Primary Question
Does
war always mean the destruction of Wealth?
Secondary Questions
Why
does war almost always result in inflation?
If
Hazlitt is right, who does benefit from war and who is the “Forgotten Man”
How could this same
argument apply to the damage caused by a hurricane?
Your Questions?
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
THE BROKEN WINDOW FALLACY
Read chapter 2 in "Economics In One Lesson" and watch the video below to answer the questions in the "Broken Window & Destruction study guide. (Resources available to the right.
Read chapter 3 and answer the questions on the study guide to be ready to discuss in seminar format on Wed./Thurs.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Analyzing Political Adds: ASSESSMENT
Watch the add below and complete the following.
1. Decide which TWO aspects are most important to the effectiveness to this ad emotion, persuasion, factual claims, and cinematic style
2. Use the rubric to analyze the ad based on these two aspects, describing your reasons in detail and rate the ad on the 1 to 4 scale for each aspect.
3. Give the ad an overall rating (1 - 4) and describe your reasons.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Political Ads
We began analyzing political ads today and will continue next week. If you were absent you can get the directions and view the ads HERE
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Initiative, referendum, and Referal
In your own words describe the differences between an Initiative, referendum, and a Referral.
Measure 84
How would (will) you vote on Measure 84? Why?
What are the most persuasive arguments in favor of, and opposed to, the measure presented in the voters pamphlet?
What are the most persuasive arguments in favor of, and opposed to, the measure presented in the voters pamphlet?
Quick Write
What new law should be passed in Oregon? Why?
What law should not be in Oregon? Why?
What law should not be in Oregon? Why?
Monday, October 29, 2012
Citizens United Paper Time-line
Thesis Statement Worksheet - Due Tue. Oct. 30th/ Wed. Oct. 31st
Write the following in Google Docs.
Full Introduction w/ thesis and 3 Topic Sentences - Due Tues. Nov. 6th
Complete Paper - Due Wed November 14th
Final Draft due December 14th
Write the following in Google Docs.
Full Introduction w/ thesis and 3 Topic Sentences - Due Tues. Nov. 6th
Complete Paper - Due Wed November 14th
Final Draft due December 14th
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Citizens "Categorize Documents"
10 minutes before the end of the class your group should have all the documents split into 3 categories. (Your group might have more than one set of categories) These "Categories of Analysis" will be used as the basis for writing your paper.
CITIZENS OPINION
Do you favor the decision in "Citizens" V. F.E.C.? Why?
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Presidential Polling Data
Describe the current state of the electoral college race (based on polling data) and how it relates to the polling data for the national popular vote.
Make a prediction about the result on November 6th.
Make a prediction about the result on November 6th.
Summarize "Citizens United"
In a 5 sentence paragraph summarize what "Citizens United v FEC" is about and the major issues involved.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Citizens United Homework
Complete the questions on the "Background Essay" and the analysis questions for documents A through D on handout "C"
Due Tues. Oct 23rd / Wed Oct. 24th
Due Tues. Oct 23rd / Wed Oct. 24th
MEASURE 80
After reading the information from the voters pamphlet write down how you would vote and why.
Address at least one of the arguments in favor and opposed. (At least 5 sentence paragraph)
Where would you put this on the political matrix?
Where would you put this on the political matrix?
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Citizen's - Point / Counterpoint
Make a T-Chart in your notebook.
On the left hand side write the arguments (general and specificfrom from "The Story of Citizens United v. FEC. while watching the top video
On the Right hand side write the arguments in response given in the second video, "The Critique"
On the left hand side write the arguments (general and specificfrom from "The Story of Citizens United v. FEC. while watching the top video
On the Right hand side write the arguments in response given in the second video, "The Critique"
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Political Quiz Homework
Due Th / Fr October 18th/19th
1. Take "The Worlds Shortest Political Quiz"
2. Print out and glue the results into your notebook (or draw the graph and copy the political philosophy the results have assigned you.)
3. What do you think of the results. Do you think this describes your views accurately? (Write this in your notebook.)
4. Brainstorm 6 hot button issues and make a statement in the affirmative. Place these statements where you think they would go on the above graph.
1. Take "The Worlds Shortest Political Quiz"
2. Print out and glue the results into your notebook (or draw the graph and copy the political philosophy the results have assigned you.)
3. What do you think of the results. Do you think this describes your views accurately? (Write this in your notebook.)
4. Brainstorm 6 hot button issues and make a statement in the affirmative. Place these statements where you think they would go on the above graph.
Monday, October 8, 2012
In Class Activity: 6 Principals of the Constitution
Write down the 6 Principles of the Constitution in your notebook leaving room to take notes below each one.
1. Popular Sovereignty 2. Limited Government 3.Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances 5. Judicial Review 6. Federalism
Look through the copy of the Constitution in your book and with a partner find sections that are about these principles. Write down the article and section number and a sentence that describes how it relates to the principle. You must have at least 3 sections for each principle.
1. Popular Sovereignty 2. Limited Government 3.Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances 5. Judicial Review 6. Federalism
Look through the copy of the Constitution in your book and with a partner find sections that are about these principles. Write down the article and section number and a sentence that describes how it relates to the principle. You must have at least 3 sections for each principle.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Presidential Debate Homework
Due October 8th for period 1
Due October 9th for period 7
Watch the presidential debate on Wednesday, October 3rd (Or catch it on demand on Youtube)
Read Chapter 3 Section 1 of your text paying special attention to the 6 basic principles of the Constitution While you are watching take notes on when either of the candidates addresses issues related to these concepts. Afterward write a reflection highlighting what you think are the most important statements made by the candidates concerning the 6 basic principles of the constitution.
Due October 9th for period 7
Watch the presidential debate on Wednesday, October 3rd (Or catch it on demand on Youtube)
Read Chapter 3 Section 1 of your text paying special attention to the 6 basic principles of the Constitution While you are watching take notes on when either of the candidates addresses issues related to these concepts. Afterward write a reflection highlighting what you think are the most important statements made by the candidates concerning the 6 basic principles of the constitution.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Test Prep
In your notebook write down the 8 terms you think are most likely to appear on the test.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written more to be listened to than read.
What did you learn, and/or how did your attitude change about the declaration after listening to this rendering?
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Home Work Due This Week
Read Chapter 2 - Section 1 and 2
Chapter 2 Assessment (Page 60) questions 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, and 21
Period 1 - Due Tuesday 9/25
Period 7 - Due Wednesday 9/26
Read Chapter 2 - Sections 3, 4, and 5
Chapter 2 Assessment (Page 60) questions 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.
Period 1 - Due Thursday 9/27
Period 7 - Due Friday 9/28
THERE WILL BE A TEST COVERING CHAPTERS ONE AND TWO PLUS THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE ON...
- TUESDAY 10/2 FOR PERIOD ONE
- WEDNESDAY 10/3 FOR PERIOD SEVEN
Chapter 2 Assessment (Page 60) questions 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, and 21
Period 1 - Due Tuesday 9/25
Period 7 - Due Wednesday 9/26
Read Chapter 2 - Sections 3, 4, and 5
Chapter 2 Assessment (Page 60) questions 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.
Period 1 - Due Thursday 9/27
Period 7 - Due Friday 9/28
THERE WILL BE A TEST COVERING CHAPTERS ONE AND TWO PLUS THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE ON...
- TUESDAY 10/2 FOR PERIOD ONE
- WEDNESDAY 10/3 FOR PERIOD SEVEN
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Philosophy of Liberty
Read the transcript of the Philosophy of Liberty.
Text code the transcript by…
In the margins write ideas that come to you and questions that arise while reading and watching the video.
Watch the “The Philosophy of Liberty” revise your text coding if needed.
Seminar Question:
What would a society look like that strives toward this philosophy ?
Secondary Questions:
What role would government play?
Would you like to live in this society?
Text code the transcript by…
- Underlining the sentence that you think is most central to the author’s thesis.
- Draw a rectangle around the phrase that you think is most central to the author’s thesis.
- Draw a circle around the word that you think is most central to the author’s thesis.
In the margins write ideas that come to you and questions that arise while reading and watching the video.
Watch the “The Philosophy of Liberty” revise your text coding if needed.
Seminar Question:
What would a society look like that strives toward this philosophy ?
Secondary Questions:
What role would government play?
Would you like to live in this society?
A foundation for Society?
Can you think of 1 or 2 guiding principals that would lead to a safe and prosperous society? Explain.
Government and a Mixed Economy
Talk to someone next to you about the question you answered in your homework...
What is the role of government in a mixed economy?
What does in mean to protect the public?
What does it mean to preserve free enterprise?
Try to modify your answer based on your discussion.
What is the role of government in a mixed economy?
What does in mean to protect the public?
What does it mean to preserve free enterprise?
Try to modify your answer based on your discussion.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Homework: Basics of Democracy
Read chapter 1 section 3 of your text and answer the questions in the Section Assessment on page 22
Period 1 due on Thursday 9/20
Period 7 due on Friday 9/21
Period 1 due on Thursday 9/20
Period 7 due on Friday 9/21
Perspectives on Forms of Government
How does the perspective of this video differ from the one in your book?
Quick Write: Presidential Vs. Parliamentary
Which form of government do you think represents the people better, a presidential or parliamentary system?
Monday, September 17, 2012
Homework: Ch. 1 Section 2
Read chapter 1 section 2 of your text and answer the questions in the Section Assessment on page 16
Period 1 - due on Tuesday 9/18
Period 7 - due on Wednesday 9/19
Period 1 - due on Tuesday 9/18
Period 7 - due on Wednesday 9/19
Quick Write: Representative Government
1. What do you think of when you hear the term “democracy?” Write down some key
words and phrases.
2. Have you heard the phrase “majority rules”? Should the majority always rule? Why or why not?
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Electoral College Quickwrite
Should the U.S. get rid of the electoral college? If not, why? If so, what should it be replaced with?
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
ELECTORAL COLLEGE HOMEWORK
We are going to jump ahead and take a look at the electoral college so we can begin following the 2012 presidential election.
Read Chapter 13 Section 5 and answer the questions on page 384.
Period 1 due Thursday 9/13.
Period 7 due on Friday 9/14
Read Chapter 13 Section 5 and answer the questions on page 384.
Period 1 due Thursday 9/13.
Period 7 due on Friday 9/14
Rosseau and Rothbard
Which of these authors has a more positive view of human nature?
Self Evaluation:
Describe something I learned from someone else in the group.
Did I contribute my own ideas?
Did I ask questions of others?
Did I site the text in my comments?
How could I improve my participation?
Self Evaluation:
Describe something I learned from someone else in the group.
Did I contribute my own ideas?
Did I ask questions of others?
Did I site the text in my comments?
How could I improve my participation?
Monday, September 10, 2012
Today's Quickwrite
In what ways can government benefit people and how can it impose dangers or inconvenience people's lives?
Thursday, September 6, 2012
FIRST ASSIGNMENT!
Your Academic Integrity Pledge and Google Folder (titled with your name and the number of you period) are due Monday, September 10th.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Welcome to "Government" Class
Before we get to the ins and outs of U.S. Government, and even before we get to the purpose of government we need to be able to define government. This may sound simple but give it a try. You can look to dictionaries but the definitions are not very satisfying.
What IS Government? What makes it different than any other organization of people?
Write your definition in a comment below.
Feel free to comment on others definitions.
What IS Government? What makes it different than any other organization of people?
Write your definition in a comment below.
Feel free to comment on others definitions.
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