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Thursday, January 19, 2012

SOPA!


                                              (Note to viewer.  The use of these images would indeed be in violation of SOPA)

What is SOPA (No solamente "soup" en Espanol)?  How would it effect YOU? 





Well, most Americans now Google or head straight to Wikipedia for the answers to the universe, and the following is what they have to say.
Wikipedia
Google

Other explanations and POVs.
CNN/Money
Washington Post

Questions to answer:
1.  Why was SOPA proposed?
2.  Who are the main supporters?
3.  What are the main provisions (parts) of the bill?
4.  Why are companies like Wikipedia and Google so opposed to SOPA?
5.  What does this debate reveal about competing interests and the power of competing interest groups?
6.  What other questions do you have?  How might you find answers?

RESPONSE FOR WEDNESDAY:   (How) should the government the government battle online piracy and the misuse of copyrighted material? 

Friday, January 13, 2012

The Legislative Branch




The Dynamic Legislative Branch online "textbook"
Schoolhouse Rock I'm Just a Bill
How Does Congress Work

Blog Response:  Due Thursday am.

Does Congress adequately represent the will of the American people?  Why or why not?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Current Events in the News










Absolutely nothing to do with Civics, but pretty cool anyway.