11/10(W)

Learning Objective - 11/10(W)
Students will learn about Veterans' Day and be aware of different ways our government deals with veterans.

Extra Credit - 11/10(W)
1. Which two people are going to stand trial?
2. Who is the judge in this case?
3. What did the judge do?
4. How old is Postmus?
5. How much prison time does Postmus face?
6. How much did the county pay in a settlement to Colonies Partners LP?
7. Who is Postmus' attorney?
8. When are the two charged individuals next due in court?
9. What do you think will happen in this case?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_16559801

11/9(T)

Learning Objective - 11/9(T)
Students will begin taking the test that naturalized citizens must take.  The goal of this exercise is for the students to put themselves in the shoes of those who have a desire to become citizens.

Extra Credit - 11/9(T)
1. Which governor said that smoking pot was no big deal?
2. What proposition related to the legalization of marijuana failed in California?
3. What show did the comments take place on?
4. What law did the governor recently sign related to marijuana?
5. How did the governor feel about the proposition about the legalization of marijuana?
6. What percentage supported the proposition?
7. What are two primary arguments for legalizing it?
8. What are two main arguments against legalizing marijuana?
9. What is the federal government's current view on the subject?
10. What do you think?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/09/schwarzenegger-who-cares-if-you-smoke-pot/#more-134474

11/8(M)

Learning Objective - 11/8(M)
Students will learn about shifts in immigration policy in the U.S.  Students will also learn about contributions made by immigrants in the history of our country.

Extra Credit - 11/8(M)
1. Why is there a vacant seat on the Rancho Cucamonga City Council?
2. Who won as Mayor of Rancho Cucamonga?
3. How much would a special election cost the city?
4. When did the city have a special election before?
5. Why was a special election held before?
6. How long does the city have to make a decision?
7. What does state law say is to happen if the council does not make a decision?
8. What will the primary discussion be about concerning this issue?
9. How many times in the history of the city was someone appointed to fill the seat?
10. What interest group supported Alexander?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_16549121

11/6(S)

Extra Credit -- 11/6(S)
1. What position does Nancy Pelosi currently hold?
2. What position is she going to run for?
3. Why do some Democrats not want her to run?
4. What is a moderate Democrat?
5. How did the media find out about Pelosi's intent to run?
6. Along with the term liberal, how was Pelosi described?
7. What usually happens to Speaker of the House once they lose that position?
8. Does Pelosi have enough support to win the position?
9. Who might challenge Pelosi for the spot?
10. Do you think it will hurt the party to have her run again?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/05/boren-the-latest-dem-to-urge-pelosi-to-step-down/?hpt=T2

11/5(F)

Assignments Due - 11/5(F):
1. Chapter 13 Homework
2. Current Event - Politics
3. Election Assignment

Learning Objective - 11/5(F)
Students will review the concepts and ideas presented this week in class by taking an assessment and going over that assessment.  Specifically, students will review the 2010 General Election and requirements to become a U.S. Citizen.

Extra Credit - 11/5(F)
1. How close was the bomb to exploding?
2. Where is the bomb?
3. Where was the bomb sent from?
4. What was the destination for the packages?
5. How were the bombs hidden?
6. What failed bombing took place last December?
7. How much PETN did the bombs contain?
8. When were the Crusades fought?
9. What is the TSA responsible for?
10. How many people did French authorities arrest in October related to terrorism?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40003726/ns/us_news-airliner_security/?GT1=43001

11/4(TH)

Learning Objective - 11/4(TH)
Students will learn the requirements to become a naturalized citizen.  In addition, students will analyze changes in laws concerning naturalization.

Extra Credit - 11/4(TH)
1. Who was the Independent candidate for governor in California?
2. Where does this candidate live?
3. What does this candidate do for a living?
4. What is Senate Bill 1070?
5. Did this candidate support the above mentioned bill?
6. Why did Marianne Cintron vote for Whitman?
7. What offended Cintron about Whitman?
8. Why don't some people vote their conscience?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_16507080

11/3(W)

Learning Objective - 11/3(W)
Students will analyze the results of the 2010 General Election and make predictions about what will happen next.

Extra Credit - 11/3(W)
1. What were two things done by the Democratic controlled Congress?
2. Name three states where the U.S. Senate race is a toss up?
3. Who is the current U.S. Senator Republican leader?
4. If the Republicans gain control, what policies would be most impacted?
5. Who is line to become Speaker of the House if Republicans win?
6. Where is Obama radio interviews being played?
7. How many seats in the House are competitive?
8. Who is the Democratic Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate?
9. Where are there tight races for the Republicans in the Senate?
10. Name three things in this article that came true.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39962482/ns/politics-decision_2010/?GT1=43001

11/2(T)

Learning Objective - 11/2(T)
Students will learn about the requirements for naturalization, who makes up these rules, and take the test to become a citizen.  There is a special emphasis on putting yourself in the shoes of an immigrant.

Extra Credit - 11/2(T)
1. Who was found guilty in the article?
2. Why does the defendant believe he was found guilty?
3. What type of jury is protected under the 6th Amendment?
4. What two individuals prosecuted this case?
5. Who was Gutierrez's attorney? What did he ask people during jury selection?
6. What did Reiss compare the current political climate to?
7. What point was made by Bob Stern concerning the trial?
8. What did Stern say about the jury system?
9. If the defendant thinks something about the trial was mishandled, what can they do?
10. What city did Gutierrez serve as a city council member?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_16488101?source=rss_viewed

11/1(M)

Learning Objective - 11/1(M)
Students will learn about the propositions on the ballot for tomorrow's election.  We will discuss both sides of the propositions and each student will determine which side they would support.

Extra Credit - 11/1(M)
1. Who conducted the poll?
2. According to the poll, which party is preferred to control Congress?
3. How does this poll compare the previous two polls?
4. How many seats are the Republicans expected to gain in the House?
5. What percentage of those polled think the country is headed in the wrong direction?
6. What percentage of people polled want more change?
7. What is Pelosi's popularity rating right now?
8. Are the Republicans trusted by voters?
9. What percentage of registered voters identify themselves with the tea party?
10. Who is Bill Clinton going to campaign for today?
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/11/01/5388233-first-thoughts-unchanged?GT1=43001

10/29(F)

Learning Objective - 10/29(F)
Students will review information we have covered during the week related to the 2010 election, the U.S. Constitution, and other things we discussed.

Extra Credit - 10/29(F)
1. Which city has the highest utility tax in the region?
2. What would measure SP, if approved, increase the utility tax to?
3. If approved, how long would the tax last?
4. How much revenue would be generated for the last three months?
5. How much revenue would be made over the next two years?
6. How much would be charged for the use of sports field lights?
7. What two candidates are debating this issue?
8. Why is Don Church opposed to the tax?
9. What is unique about the Pomona City Council in terms of the way council members are elected?
10. If you lived in this city, would you be for or against the tax?  Why?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_16450408

10/28(TH)

Learning Objective - 10/28(TH)
Students will learn about the expressed powers of Congress as listed in Article I, Section 8.  In addition, students will identify the growth in Congressional power through use of the elastic clause.

Extra Credit - 10/28(TH)
1. When was slavery brought into the American Colonies?
2. What were two things that Washington and Jefferson had in common?
3. What did John Jay say about slavery?
4. What did Jefferson call slavery?
5. How many slaves existed in Virginia in 1790?
6. At what age did Washington become a slave owner?
7. How many slaves did Washington buy prior to the American Revolution?
8. Why did Washington refuse to sell his slaves?
9. Where was slavery banned based on a 1789 law that Washington signed?
10. How much longer did Jefferson live than Washington?
http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=99

10/27(W)

Learning Objective - 10/27(W)
Students will learn about the history of voting in the U.S.  Specifically, students will see how the scope of those voting expanded.

Extra Credit - 10/27(W)
1. What is the article primarily about?
2. Who conducted the poll?
3. Which candidate is seen as more truthful in the governor's race?
4. What was the difference in percentages related to the previous question?
5. What issue are men concerned with related to Brown?
6. What issue are women concerned with related to Whitman?
7. What did the poll indicate about men and the U.S. Senate race?
8. How are women going to vote on the proposition?
9. What was one thing you found interesting about this article?
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-campaign-women-20101026,0,6243179.story

10/26(T)

Learning Objective - 10/26(T)
Students will learn the expressed powers of Congress as listed in Article I, Section 8.  Students will also understand how the power of Congress has expanded through the elastic clause.

Extra Credit - 10/26(T)
1. What fraction of pontential voters may still switch?
2. Which political party are undecided voters likely to favor?
3. When is the general election?
4. Who conducted this poll?
5. What was the percentage breakdown of those who favor Republicans and Democrats in the House?
6. What percentage were persuadable in 2008?
7. How many doors have Democrats knocked on?
8. How many phone call have Democrats made?
9. What do you think is going to happen?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39830395/ns/politics-decision_2010/?gt1=43001

10/25(M)

Learning Objective - 10/25(M)
Students will learn about the different political races in the upcoming general election. 

Extra Credit - 10/25(M)
1. Who is pictured in the article?
2. Who did Pelosi and Obama blast according to the article?
3. What political candidates is TEA Party supporting?
4. What issue do the Democrats want to bring up according to the article?
5. What party is the GOP?
6. How many seats do the Republicans need to win the majority in the House?
7. What Pelosi say about her Speaker position?
8. How much did Democrats expect to raise from the event?
9. How much did the event cost per couple?
10. What did people at the fund raiser get?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/23/pelosi-obama-again-blast-third-party-spending/#more-130520

10/22(F)

Assignments Due:
1. Current Event (Foreign Policy)
2. Chapter 11 Homework
3. Budget/Revenue Assignment

Learning Objective - 10/22(F)
Students will learn about the contents of Article I, Section 6 of the U.S. Constitution

Extra Credit - 10/22(F)
1. When did George Washington give his farewell address?
2. How many times was Washington elected President?
3. What differences does Washington see between the North and the South?
4. What contrast does Washington make between the East and West?
5. What are three topics Washington discusses in his farewell address?
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp

10/21(TH)

Learning Objective -- 10/21(TH)
Students will learn about government housing during the Great Society.  Also, students will learn pros and cons to the contracting out of services.

Extra Credit - 10/21(TH)
1. When is the general election?
2. According to the poll, what 50% of the likely voter favor?
3. Who conducted the poll?
4. Out of every 10 people, how many think the country is going in the wrong direction?
5. How has the poll changed over the past month?
6. What does history tell us concerning this poll?
7. Who are TEA Party members voting for?
8. What was George W. Bush's rating in October, 2006?
9. What was Bill Clinton's rating in October, 1994?
10. How many people participated in this poll?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39748015/ns/politics-decision_2010/?GT1=43001

10/20(W)

Learning Objective – 10/20(W)
Students will learn the process of expelling members from Congress.  In addition, students will learn the significance of keep a Congressional journal.


Extra Credit - 10/20(W)
1. Where does the man arrested in the article live?
2. Was he granted bail?
3. What did the man do wrong?
4. Where was the individual exporting things to?
5. What was the bail for Leping Huang?
6. How long has the coupled owned the business?
7. Where is the business located?
8. When will the couple be arraigned?
9. What punishment is the couple potentially facing?
10. Why is the government so concerned about this issue?
http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_16372143

10/19(T)

Learning Objective - 10/19(T)
Students will learn the rules of Congress according to Article I, Section 5.  Specifically, students will learn how members of Congress can be disciplined.

Extra Credit - 1019(T)
1.  What specific countries was the Truman Doctrine seeking to help?
2.  When did Truman appear before Congress?
3.  What is a joint session of Congress?
4.  What other countries was Truman concerned about?
5.  How many American observers witnessed the election in Greece?
6.  Along with Greece, what other country did Truman want to help?
7. What history does Truman use to back up his points?
8. What international organization does Truman refer to in the speech?
9. How much money was Truman asking for?
10. How did the Truman Doctrine become a bigger thing?


Part of the Truman Doctrine
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN'S ADDRESS BEFORE A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS, MARCH 12, 1947


....The United States has received from the Greek Government an urgent appeal for financial and economic assistance. Preliminary reports from the American Economic Mission now in Greece and reports from the American Ambassador in Greece corroborate the statement of the Greek Government that assistance is imperative if Greece is to survive as a free nation...


...I do not believe that the American people and the Congress wish to turn a deaf ear to the appeal of the Greek Government...

...The very existence of the Greek state is today threatened by the terrorist activities of several thousand armed men, led by Communists, who defy the government's authority at a number of points, particularly along the northern boundaries. A Commission appointed by the United Nations security Council is at present investigating disturbed conditions in northern Greece and alleged border violations along the frontier between Greece on the one hand and Albania, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia on the other...

10/18(M)

This Wednesday is report card distribution night!!!

Learning Objective – 10/18(M)
Students will learn the importance of Congress having set times and places related to meeting.

Assignments Due -- 10/22(F)

1. Current Event (Foreign Policy)
2. Chapter 11 Homework
3. Budget/Revenue Assignment
4. Foreign Policy Assignment

Extra Credit - 10/18(M) 
1. Who stumped for Jerry Brown yesterday?
2. Where was the rally held?
3. What three offices did Brown previously hold?
4. What networking tools did Clinton encourage California's youth to use?
5. Where do Whitman and Fiorina call home?
6. When did Clinton praise Whitman?
7. Do you think that Clinton's endorsement going to make a difference?
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-clinton-brown-20101018-60,0,2845595.story

10/16(S)

Extra Credit - 10/16(S)
1. What is the current national debt?
2. How much is the debt per citizen?
3. What is the amount of federal spending so far this year?
4. What is the total federal tax revenue this year?
5. What is the current population of the U.S.?
6. What is the average income per family?
7. How many federal employees are there?
8. How many tax payers are there in the U.S.?
9. What is the average savings per citizen?
10. How many foreclosures have there been in 2010?

http://www.usdebtclock.org/