Washington's Feelings on Political Parties

In class today, we further investigated George Washington's feelings on political parties. We read a primary source document that was a letter from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson.

Homework

Period A: Worksheet 6.2

Period B: Worksheet 6.2

Period C: Read Washingtons Farewell Address and take notes on 10 important facts about his address. Focus on the suggestions he made for the new nation.

Period G: Worksheet 6.2

Have a good weekend!

Political Parties and the Whiskey Rebellion

Thursday 1/19/09

Today was a half day in class. We looked at the formation of political parties and the Whiskey Rebellion.

HOMEWORK

Period A: Worksheet 6.1

Period B: Worksheet 6.1

Period C: Read 190/191 and Answer these 3 questions

1. What was the reaction to the French Revolution in America?

2. Who favored who?

3. What was Washington's decision? Do you agree?

Period G: Worksheet 6.1

Hamilton Jefferson and Rebellion

Today in class we discussed Alexander Hamilton's Economic Plan and the plans for a National Bank.

HOMEWORK

Period A: No Homework

Period B: No Homework

Period C: Read Pages 186/187.

Answer the Main Idea Question on 186

Explain/Describe the Whiskey Rebellion

Period G: No Homework

Tuesday 1/27/09

Today in class we finished our posters on Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. The graphic organizers should go in your notebooks as page 5-2.

Homework

1. Period A: No Homework
2. Period B: No Homework
3. Period C: Read Pages 184/185 and summarize Hamilton's Economic Plan and the Plan for a National Bank
4. Period G: No Homework
   
   

Hamilton Vs. Jefferson

Today in class we began to look at the ideas of two men in Washington's Cabinet. Half of the class focused on Hamilton (Secretary of Treasury) and the other half looked at Jefferson (Secretary of State) Tommorrow we will be making the posters for each figure.

Homework

1. Period A: Finish Questions on TJ/AH

Finish Graphic Organizer

2. Period B: Finish Questions on TJ/AH
Finish Graphic Organizer

3. Period C: Finish Questions/Organizer

Sketch of Poster

4. Period G: Same as A and B

Unit 5

Today in class we started Unit 5. We discussed the Judiciary Act of 1789 and the formation of George Washington's Cabinet. (Picture to the left)

In class we read pages 182 and 183 from the book and answered the following two questions in the notebooks:

1. What was the Judiciary Act of 1789?
2. How did Washington shape the Executive Branch?

No homework was assigned over the weekend

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Unit 4 Review Sheet

Unit 4: The U.S. Constitution

Federalism

In the spring of 1789, George Washington was set to become the nation's first president marking the beginning of a new national government. After the failures of the Articles of Confederation, a new, stronger national government based on the Constitution was ratified. The Constitution gave a lot more power to the national government, but also set up a system of sharing power with the states. The Constitution also divided the national government into three branches; with each branch having separate powers and checks on the other two branches. Finally, while the Founding Fathers created a government that limited democracy and people's power, over time the Constitution has been changed to guarantee rights for all citizens. Today, the Constitution continues to serve as a framework for the national government and protect the rights of the people.

Terms/Vocabulary:

constitution Elastic Clause 19. override
preamble 11. Legislative Branch 20. impeach
electoral college 12. Executive Branch 21. judicial review
"Faithless Elector" 13. Judicial Branch 22. unconstitutional
federalism 14. bicameral 23. amendment
concurrent powers 15. cabinet 24. Bill of Rights
delegated powers 16. separation of powers 25. citizenship
reserved powers 17. checks and balances 26. voting rights/requirements
implied powers 18. veto 27. political party

Key Questions:

1. Explain how the Electoral College works and why it was included in the Constitution.
   
2. Explain the concept of federalism and the varying roles and responsibilities of the federal, state, and local governments.
   
3. Identify the qualifications and lengths of terms for members of Congress (both parts), the President, and judges on the Supreme Court?
   
4. How many representatives does a state have in each part of Congress?
   
5. Identify the separate powers of each branch? For the Legislative Branch, how are powers divided and shared between the Senate and House of Representatives?
   
6. Explain the concept of checks and balances and provide 3 examples.
   
7. Explain the Impeachment process. How is a president removed from office?
   
8. Identify the steps and procedure for making a law and an amendment.
   
9. What is the difference between a plurality, a majority, and a 2/3 majority?
   
10. Identify the individual rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. (Know the first 10 amendments.)
    
11. Identify the following significant amendments to the Constitution and explain how the right to vote has been expanded to all citizens: Amendments 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, and 26.

Test on Wednesday

Unit 4 Test on the United States Constitution Wednesday!!!!!