Do you feel that the majority opinion in your Supreme Court court case was correctly decided? Explain your answer referring to the constitution, using evidence from the case documents and examples from your personal experiences as a student.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Student Rights
Do you feel that the majority opinion in your Supreme Court court case was correctly decided? Explain your answer referring to the constitution, using evidence from the case documents and examples from your personal experiences as a student.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Some topics we will be following this semester.
Below are some links to a few of the topics we will be following over the course of the semester. What issues do you think are the most important and why? What other important topics should we be paying attention to?
Old vids removed due to download size/time. If you are answering this question late, refer to issues raised Obamas speech from class or anything else you have read or seen in the news that you feel is important.
Old vids removed due to download size/time. If you are answering this question late, refer to issues raised Obamas speech from class or anything else you have read or seen in the news that you feel is important.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gaza Conflict
What are your thoughts on the conflict in Gaza. Who is to blame? How should the world react?
Sources for news from a variety of perspectives:
New York Times Coverage of the Gaza Conflict.
Jerusalem Post Coverage.
Al Jazeera Coverage
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Big Three Come Begging
Pre-Questions for class discussion.
What do you know about Ford, GM and Chrysler?
What have you heard in the news about these companies?
How important are the "Big Three" US car manufacturers?
Do you think that these companies, or their failure, directly affect you? Why, why not?
What are they asking for?
As you watch, consider what elements of the Legislative Process we discussed in class are reflected in these preceedings.
Latest Update - The House passed H.R. 7321, Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act. - Washington Post Link
The "Big Three" Come Begging
Public Reaction
Media Influence
The "Big Three" Get a Do-Over
C-Span Link to testimony.
Editorial Report Supporting Federal Intervention
Sen. Richard Shelby (R-TN), Critical of "Bailout"
The Role of Interest Groups
Should taxpayer dollars be spent to "bridge/bailout" GM, Ford and Chrysler? Use evidence from the video to support your answer.
What do you know about Ford, GM and Chrysler?
What have you heard in the news about these companies?
How important are the "Big Three" US car manufacturers?
Do you think that these companies, or their failure, directly affect you? Why, why not?
What are they asking for?
As you watch, consider what elements of the Legislative Process we discussed in class are reflected in these preceedings.
Latest Update - The House passed H.R. 7321, Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act. - Washington Post Link
The "Big Three" Come Begging
Public Reaction
Media Influence
The "Big Three" Get a Do-Over
C-Span Link to testimony.
Editorial Report Supporting Federal Intervention
Sen. Richard Shelby (R-TN), Critical of "Bailout"
The Role of Interest Groups
Should taxpayer dollars be spent to "bridge/bailout" GM, Ford and Chrysler? Use evidence from the video to support your answer.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The President Elect
The Hartford Courant
The New York Times
Interesting Response from Russia
How do you feel about Obama's election? Due Friday.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Forgotten War
What do you know about the war in Afghanistan? Answer the following before watching the videos.
1) How long has the US been fighting in Afghanistan?
2) How many troops are deployed there?
3) Are more soldiers being killed in Afghanistan or Iraq?
4) What other countries are involved in this conflict?
What are three additional questions about Afghanistan you would want to know the answers for?
Now watch the videos and check your responses. Could you answer all of the questions?
Find the additional answers to your questions. How have the presidential candidates addressed the war in Afghanistan? What should the next president do to try to resolve this conflict?
1) How long has the US been fighting in Afghanistan?
2) How many troops are deployed there?
3) Are more soldiers being killed in Afghanistan or Iraq?
4) What other countries are involved in this conflict?
What are three additional questions about Afghanistan you would want to know the answers for?
Now watch the videos and check your responses. Could you answer all of the questions?
Find the additional answers to your questions. How have the presidential candidates addressed the war in Afghanistan? What should the next president do to try to resolve this conflict?
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