Government (Period 5) Assignments

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Chapter 14, Sections 2 and 3

Read Chapter Fourteen, Sections Two and Three (pp 391-405).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 397 and p 405.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 14, Sections 4 and 5

Read Chapter Fourteen, Sections Four and Five (pp 406 - 417).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 410 and p 417.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Final Exam Study Guide

Use the guide at this link to review for your Final Exam.  The final will consist of taking the online US Citizenship Practice Quiz twice.  There are 20 random questions on the quiz; the questions are taken from this review guide.  I will add the results of your two attempts and your score will be tallied out of 40 total points.  You can take the quiz as many times as you want during the exam period until you get the two scores with which you are content.
 
 

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Chapter 13, Section 5 and Chapter 14, Section 1

Read Chapter Thirteen, Section Five (pp 376-382) and Chapter Fourteen, Section One (pp 386 - 390).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 382 and p 390.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 13, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Thirteen, Sections One and Two (pp 355-364).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 357 and p 364.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 13, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter Thirteen, Sections Three and Four (pp 366-375).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 370 and p 375.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Supreme Court Cases to Debate -- Powell v McCormack

Supreme Court Cases to Debate

  1. Read Supreme Court Cases to Debate, Powell v McCormack, on p 131.
  2. Answer Questions to Consider and You Be the Judge, on p 131.
  3. Look up a general article about former Congressman George Santos of New York state. After familiarizing yourself with his situation, compare and contrast it with that of Congressman Powell.  Do you think Powell and Santos deserve the same outcome?  Explain your rationale with supporting facts and details.

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Supreme Court Cases to Debate -- Flood v Kuhn

Supreme Court Cases to Debate – Flood v Kuhn

  1. Read the Information on the case, on p 166.
  2. Answer Questions to Consider and You be the Judge at the bottom of p 166.

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Chapter 12, Sections 2 and 3

Read Chapter Twelve, Sections Two and Three (pp 336-348).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 341 and p 348.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 11, Section 3 and Chapter 12, Section 1

Read Chapter Eleven, Section Three (pp 320-326) and Chapter Twelve, Section One (pp 331-335).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 326 and p 335.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 11, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Eleven, Sections One and Two (pp 305-317).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 310 and p 317.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 10, Sections 2 and 3

Read Chapter Ten, Sections Two (pp 284-289) and Three (pp 291-298).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 289 and p 298.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 10, Section 1

Read Chapter 10, Section 1 (pp 275 - 281) and complete the section assessment on p 281.  Remember to hand write your work in pencil or blue/black ink.

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The Presidents

Answer the questions on the attachment.  Hand write your responses in pencil or blue/black ink.

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Chapter 9, Section 3

Read Chapter 9, Section 3 (pp 261 - 267) and complete the Section Assessment on p 267.  Remember to hand write your work in pencil or blue/black ink.

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Electoral College Activities

Read and complete the attached activities.  Use your textbook or the textbook PDF.

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Chapter 9, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Nine, Sections One and Two (pp 244-259).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 250 and p 259.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 8, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter Eight, Sections Three and Four (pp 228 - 239).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 232 and p 239.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 8, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Eight, Sections One and Two (pp 213-226).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 219 and p 226.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 7, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter Seven, Sections Three and Four (pp 194 - 203).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 198 and p 203.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Both Sides -- Term Limits

Watch the following videos and answer the attached questions after viewing.
 
 
 
 

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Chapter 7, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Seven, Sections One and Two (pp 181-192).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 188 and p 192.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 6, Section 3

Read Chapter Six, Section Three (pp172-176).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessment on p 176.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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The House of Representatives and You

Complete the tasks on the attachment.  You can use your textbook and online resources to guide you in your research.

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Chapter 6, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Six, Sections One and Two (pp157-171).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 165 and p 171.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 5, Sections 3, 4 and 5

Read Chapter Five, Sections Three, Four and Five (pp138-150).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 138, p 145 and p 150.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Open House Flyer

Use this as a guide to help your parent/guardian navigate Open House.  Make sure they know your schedule and have a campus map if they are attending.

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Chapter 5, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Five, Sections One and Two (pp123-137).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 130 and p 137.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Both Sides -- Free Speech

Watch the videos at these links and answer the questions on the attachment.  If you need to, you can re-watch the videos to help understand the questions.
 
The Limits of Free Speech:
 
 
The Philosophy of Free Speech:
 
 

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Chapter 4, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter Four, Sections Three and Four (pp 106 - 116).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 110 and p 116.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 4, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Four, Sections One and Two (pp 98-105).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 102 and p 105.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 3, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter Three, Sections Three and Four (pp 76-90).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 81 and p 90.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 3, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Three, Sections One and Two (pp 63-75).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 67 and p 75.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 2, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter Two, Sections Three and Four (pp 48-58).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 52 and p 58.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 2, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter Two, Sections One and Two (pp 35-47).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 40 and p 47.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 1, Sections 3 and 4

Read Chapter One, Sections Three and Four (pp 18-30).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 24 and p 30.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.

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Chapter 1, Sections 1 and 2

Read Chapter One, Sections One and Two (pp 5-17).  Read thoroughly and for understanding.  Do not simply skim.  
 
Complete Section Assessments on p 11 and p 17.  Answer all questions thoroughly and completely, showing that you understand the main concepts of the reading.
 
Remember to hand write your answers in pencil or black/blue ink.