Wednesday March 22

1. Begin political party project
1. Today we went over the assignment guidelines (instructions linked below), formed groups, and began work on the project
2. Assignment guidelines and platform topics LINKED HERE

Monday March 20

1. Political Spectrum
1. We created a political spectrum on the white board by placing the items LINKED HERE under the "liberal" and "conservative" headings on the board.  These were notes and I would advise copying a spectrum from someone in class to make sure you have things in the correct location. 
2. Political party research
1. Research major and third parties following the guidelines LINKED HERE

Wednesday March 15

1. Take the following political ideology survey and record your results
1. The link to the survey is HERE
2. When you are finished you need to record the following:
1. Draw the four cornered ideological grid and label
2. Plot a point where you ended up after the quiz
3. Write a one paragraph summary answering the following questions
1. Did you have any idea where you would be before taking this survey?
2. If so, did you end up where you expected?  If not, had you heard of the labels that were provided on the grid?
3. What does your location on the grid seem to tell you about your political beliefs?

Monday March 13

Exam Review- Make a 3x5 card to use for Wednesday's exam

Wednesday March 8

Exam Review
Impeach                 amendments                         ratified                                   bicameral                                              concurrent powers
Federalists            federalism                             Anti-Federalists                    reserved powers                                  Great Compromise               
Three Fifths Compromise                                   checks and balances           Articles of the Constitution                New Jersey Plan  
Shays Rebellion    Supreme Court                     Double Jeopardy                  Bill Of Rights                                          Due Process         
Eminent Domain         Separation of Church and State
Amendments:  1^st, 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, 19^th, 26^th

Friday March 3

1. Finish Bill of Rights Posters
1. already linked (see old posts) Due Today
2. Begin "Protecting Individual Freedoms"
1. LINKED HERE

Wednesday March 1

1. Bill of Rights Poster Assignment
1. Guidelines LINKED HERE