1st+Term

For Monday 11/2
Socratic Seminar on "Public Opinion" readings 1. What advantages of public opinion polls can you identify? 2. What disadvantages of public opinion polls can you identify? 3. How are public opinion polls used? 4. Your thoughts?/questions? about the usefulness of public opinion polls?

Chapter 2 Exam Discussion Instructions:
1. Join the Wiki - this involves coming up with a User Name and password. In order to keep track of each of you, I am asking that your User Name contain at least your First Name Initial and your last name (e.g. JGoniatis or John_Goniatis) 2. Respond directly to at least one of the two discussion topics and at least once to something posted by someone else (make sure to identify the comment you are referring to by the person's User Name).

Homework - due Tuesday 10/6
Sorry for the confusion with the one homework assignment: 1. Outline the seven Articles of the US Constitution - detail what powers, functions, responsibilities, etc are in each Article This link may be helpful in completing your outline:

2. Use the picture on p. 48 and select four current examples from our government that illustrate any four of the checks and balances illustrated.

Homework - due Monday 10/5

 * continue with Chapter 2 Reading
 * Complete chart on the rival plans presented at the Constitutional Convention and summarize the Great Compromise.
 * Show how the Constitution addressed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

**Homework - due Fri 10/2 1. Chapter 2 reading - exam end of next week. ** 2. Articles of Confederation - take notes on the following topics dealing with the Art of Confed.


 * framework and how government was organized
 * relationship with the states
 * Weaknesses
 * Downfall of the Articles government

3. Constitutional Convention project - check online

Homework - due Mon 9/28 1. Select one of the following topic 2. Complete the following assignment:
 * Massachusetts Senate passes Pandemic Response Bill #2028
 * Governor Patrick Appoints Paul Kirk to US Senate
 * Explain the issue
 * Explain the opposing positions
 * provide your thoughts/position on the issue

Homework - due Wed 9/23 1. Take the World's Smallest Political Quiz 2. Print out the results and bring them to class on Wednesday