Current Event Week of Oct 25th- Due Friday Oct 29th.

Find two current events (One political and one odd current event) and write two paragraphs for each one.   One a summary and one a reflection.  Four total paragraphs on two current events: 

Federalism Round Up Due Tuesday Oct 26th

In your blog:  Pick two areas from each of the three sections in Chapter 4.  Write a paragraph on those areas and what you have learned in regards to each area.  You should have six total paragraphs.

Current Event #3 Due Tuesday Oct 26th.

Post a Current of Event of your choice to our class blog:  Two paragraphs- one of a summary of your current event and one of reflection on how it impacts society.

Your Blog: Federalism Assignment

Answer the following questions and post on your blog.  You may use any resources that you need.
Due: October 17th

1.  What does Federalism mean by definition and what does Federalism mean to you?


2.  List and describe the three powers of the National Government.


3.  Explain the division of powers and why it is important?


4.  What is the Supremacy Clause and what is its function?


5.  Find a site on the Internet that deals with Federalism.  Take 10 minutes and review that site.  Provide the link and provide some of the useful information that you found to help you better understand what Federalism is and how it works. 

Political Current Event- Oct 10th-16th

This political current event assignment needs to go in our class blog: Post two (2) paragraphs.  One a summary of your current event and the other a reflection of how this has impacted society.

Due: Oct 17th.

Your blog- Assignment #1

Due: October 15th.

In your blog, post the following questions:

What are your views on the latest political ads on TV?  What candidate(s) do you like or dislike and why?

What role do you feel that you will play in politics and government in the future?  What ways are you participating currently?

Welcome

Welcome Everyone!

Your first assignment is to post in the class blog: your current event and provide a paragraph of reflection of how this current event has impacted society.

This is due Saturday October 9th.