A little late, but you all need recognition for AWESOME Political Cartoon work! Be careful....FOX News and the Washington Post may be contacting some of you...

[My apologies on the scan work - my desktop scanner does not do most of them credit - ask for them to show you the originals - they look great!]

Mae

Daniel

Carey

Bailey

Taylan

Hailey

Hailey

Emma

Levi

Branden

Zach

Jon

Tyler

Zoie

Ben

It's here...

If you need another set of the rules with the rubric for the final essay, click here.

It's coming...

I can't tell you any more...not yet....

YOU WILL NEED SUPPLIES! Bring 1 Poster Board sheet (white), colored pencils, markers, crayons - anything to draw with in color.

Also bring your logical brain....and your imagination.





U.S. Constitution...
STILL KEEP BRINGING IT!!!

As required by the state of Idaho, all High School students must pass the same test provided for Immigration/Naturalization - you must pass to graduate (which means at least a 70 - there are 100 questions on the test). We will be taking the test for your High School graduation requirement Thursday, May 11. We will review on Wednesday, but you may be surprised to see how much you already know...

In case you lost your copy of the test, you may go to the Idaho State Education site, or click here.

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2016 - 2017 ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARIES
Here is your eighth Constitutional Commentary link, in case you lost the handout.

THE FINAL ONE! Take the Amendment you were assigned in class and write an analysis of that amendment - include a description of not only the amendment, but the historic setting that forced the change - explain WHY we needed this amendment...

• Constitutional Commentary 9 - Due Thursday, May 25 (before the Memorial Day weekend)

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ALWAYS INCLUDE A RUBRIC WITH EVERY ESSAY!
Remember to always site your sources using MLA style.

IF YOU SHARE/EMAIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT - you must attach a .jpg of the rubric.

You must also include a FEDERALIST PAPER in your research (YES, even in the last one). Without it you will receive a ZERO! (You should know this requirement by now - no exceptions!)

YOU MUST HAVE A FEDERALIST PAPER IN YOUR RESEARCH! 

And in case you missed it....add a Federalist Paper.

OH....and don't forget the Federalist Paper?...

...I think there was one other thing....oh yeah...a Federalist Paper.

YOU MUST MAKE COPIES FOR EVERYONE!!!



THE VOCAB REWARD!  
IT'S MANDATORY - THIS TIME DO IT EVERYBODY!!!
You MUST use up to FIVE TERMS (yes, those from the FINAL), or I will delete 1 point per term to your final percentage score!

• YOU MUST UNDERLINE THE TERM
• YOU MUST WRITE OUT A DEFINITION
• YOU MUST INCLUDE IT IN YOUR ESSAY IN CONTEXT

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YOUR ALMOST FINISHED:
 John Locke's Two Treatises of Government.

MAY
1  -  Chapter 15 - Of Paternal...
8 - Chapter 16 - Of Conquest...
15 - Chapter 17,18  - NOTICE 2 are due this week!!!
22 - Chapter 19 - On the Dissolution...

The last time you will ever see this....EVER....

Every Monday, you will be expected to provide three paragraphs on a sheet of paper: A SYNOPSIS of the chapter An EXPLANATION of how this fits America (if it does) A paragraph explaining "So What?..." - why is this important to you?

Here is the rubric for weekly reading compositions. (it's the same rubric used last semester)
REMEMBER - your Reading will be due each Monday (except on four day weekends - then its due on Tuesday)! We will discuss in class - make sure your answers are in FULL SENTENCES!

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THIS IS IT - for the month of May:

• Vocabulary #17 - May 4
• Vocabulary #18 - May 18

In case you lost your VOCABULARY LIST, you can download a new one here.

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Redistricting Project

As we discussed in class, you and your team will analyze the problem of GERRYMANDERING and create a real, practical solution that could truly be implemented by the state of Idaho in 2021. We will be sending you ideas off to Dr. Finman, who will be serving on the Commission following the next census.

• Analyze the problem
• Create your own viable solution

The rubric for this assignment will be passed out in class or you can obtain another copy here. 

This assignment is due Tuesday, May 9th - but you will have time in class to develop it with your team.
You could be someone with a Bill named after...it could happen...

If you need another copy of the STUDY GUIDE, click here.
We will review for the FINAL EXAM, scheduled for Thursday, May27th.

REMEMBER, you may be asked to write an essay. IF SO, you need to think of a formal essay (Introduction, Body and Conclusion - organization will be part of the grade).

Social Influences!

For the month of APRIL, we will analyze how various aspects of society influence (and has influenced) our government. You can not think of Donald Trump (or Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, for that) and not see how SOCIETY and social issues influence our government. We are a nation that's supposed to be "Of the people, by the people, for the people..." so it only makes sense to see how the PEOPLE motivate those who control our republic...

U.S. Constitution...
Remember you MUST have your own copy of the U.S. Constitution in each and every class!
QUIZ?

Bill of Rights!
I really want you to know these - a pop quiz could come any day...

Constitutional Clauses!

Stay on top  of these - a pop quiz may be given to check your memory on your Constitution.
In case you lost your handout, here's where you can get another one.

VOCAB QUIZZES
Don't forget the WEEKLY VOCAB quizzes on Wednesdays! Notecards are still allowed!

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2016 - 2017 ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARIES
Here is your eighth Constitutional Commentary link, in case you lost the handout.

Remember, your eighth CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY for BILL OF RIGHTS 8-10 is due the last Thursday, April 27!

• Constitutional Commentary 8 - Due Thursday, April 27

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ALWAYS INCLUDE A RUBRIC WITH EVERY ESSAY!
Remember to always site your sources using MLA style.

IF YOU SHARE/EMAIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT - you must attach a .jpg of the rubric.

You must also include a FEDERALIST PAPER in your research. Without it you will receive a ZERO! (You should know this requirement by now - no exceptions!)

YOU MUST HAVE A FEDERALIST PAPER IN YOUR RESEARCH! 

DO YOU NEED ME TO REPEAT THIS EACH MONTH?

OH....and did I mention you need a Federalist Paper?...



THE VOCAB REWARD!  
IT'S MANDATORY - you know...
You MUST use up to FIVE TERMS, or I will delete 1 point per term to your final percentage score!

• YOU MUST UNDERLINE THE TERM
• YOU MUST WRITE OUT A DEFINITION
• YOU MUST INCLUDE IT IN YOUR ESSAY IN CONTEXT

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Your weekly reading is located at:
 John Locke's Two Treatises of Government.

APRIL
3  -  NO READING - SPRING BREAK, you know...
10 - Chapter 12 - Of the Legislative...
17 - Chapter 13 - Of the Subordination...
24 - Chapter 14 - Of Prerogative

You know - I repeat this each month....just in case you missed it...

Every Monday, you will be expected to provide three paragraphs on a sheet of paper: A SYNOPSIS of the chapter An EXPLANATION of how this fits America (if it does) A paragraph explaining "So What?..." - why is this important to you?

Here is the rubric for weekly reading compositions. (it's the same rubric used last semester)
REMEMBER - your Reading will be due each Monday (except on four day weekends - then its due on Tuesday)! We will discuss in class - make sure your answers are in FULL SENTENCES!

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Here is what is required for the month of April:

• Vocabulary #14, 15 - April 6
• Vocabulary #16 - April 20

In case you're bored and want to work ahead on May's:

• Vocabulary #17 - May 4
• Vocabulary #18 - May 18

In case you lost your VOCABULARY LIST, you can download a new one here.

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Political Cartoon Analysis/Creations

As mentioned last month, this assignment allows you to participate in the process of POLITICAL CARTOONS. You will be required to:

• Analyze 6 (six) cartoons [3 from the past, 3 recent]
• Create your own political cartoon

The rubric and assignment description sheet will be passed out in class or you can obtain another copy here. 

This assignment is due Wednesday, April 19th - so don't let it get away from you.
Be creative - and persuasive!

MORE DETAILS

You can always check the RUBRIC to see exactly what is required.

You will be researching how political cartoons have affected our nation: You will complete the project in two approaches: 

1. RESEARCH EXISTING POLITICAL CARTOONS WRITING [25 points] You will locate 6 (six) political cartoons and provide an analysis of EACH cartoon. I should have SIX ANALYSES - one for each cartoon from each of the following time periods:
   3 (three) from the past (ONE cartoon each from each one of these periods)
   
      • Beginning of the nation to the Civil War (1770-1865)
      • The end of the Civil War to the Turn of the Last Century (1865-1900)
      • The Turn of the Last Century to 2014 (1900-2014)
   
   3 (three) political cartoons dealing with current issues (2014-present).
   
   You must provide a one page write up analysis (one paragraph with at least five sentences [introduction, at least three body sentences, conclusion]) explaining EACH of the six cartoons - ONE ANALYSIS from EACH of the time periods listed above:
   
      • a description of each cartoon (preferably, a copy of the cartoon on the top of the page - PASTE THE CARTOON INTO THE PAPER); any symbols or icons that need explanation
      • the historical setting, situation which prompted the cartoonist to draw the cartoon
      • an interpretation of how effective the imagery fits the historical setting; your analysis of the cartoon itself...
   
   ...in other words - do NOT just look at the cartoon and give me YOUR interpretation. RESEARCH the historical setting and ask "Why did the cartoonist draw this cartoon in their time period, during their day, at that time?" (I recommend you research the cartoonist himself and learn more about him and his background)
   
   RESEARCH: You will be required to research the cartoon’s setting, the cartoonist and the imagery’s meaning. All sources must be provided using MLA style. Just add the sources at the bottom of the page.
2. CREATE YOUR OWN POLITICAL CARTOON [25 points] You will be researching an issue and drawing your own cartoon highlighting the problem and/or solution of an issue facing our nation today. THIS IS NOT AN ART CLASS so your drawing is not as important as your way of expressing the situation using jargon, symbols, text and layout - does your ONE FRAME image tell the story? You are required to research the topic.

...SO - in total, I should have SIX (6) ANALYSES of THREE (3) political cartoons from the three PAST time periods listed above (that's ONE CARTOON for EACH TIME PERIOD), and THREE (3) political cartoons from the PRESENT time period. AND I should also have YOUR OWN POLITICAL CARTOON that highlights any problem or issue you see pressing in our nation today...I should have SEVEN (7) pieces of paper handed in...

This is an AMERICAN GOVERNMENT class, so let's keep the political cartoons limited to AMERICAN CULTURE/ISSUES/PROBLEMS (both in the historical analyses and in your own design).

CHECK THE RUBRIC if you have further questions.

Economic Systems!

For the month of MARCH, we will analyze the different approaches governments take to ECONOMICS - and, more importantly, why we are a CAPITALISTIC system!
Get ready to read a little Mussolini, Fourier and (of course) Uncle Marxie (Karl Marx).

U.S. Constitution...
Remember you MUST have your own copy of the U.S. Constitution in each and every class!
I told you to COUNT ON A CONSTITUTION CHECK (10 point quiz)...are you ready?....

    

Bill of Rights!
YES we already had a test over this - and we will do it again (and again....and again....) until you know your rights definitely and completely. I want you to be prepared to live in your nation and support yourself with the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND!

Constitutional Clauses!

You will also be tested over the CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSES that make up our SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND! You will be able to take on anyone (even Obama) who claims they know the Constitution....and defend it!
In case you lost your handout, here's where you can another one.

VOCAB QUIZZES
Don't forget the WEEKLY VOCAB quizzes on Wednesdays! Notecards are still allowed!

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2016 - 2017 ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARIES
Here is your seventh Constitutional Commentary link, in case you lost the handout.

Remember, your CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY for BILL OF RIGHTS 4-7 is due the last Thursday, March 23, before Spring Break!

NOTE this one is due on the last THURSDAY before Spring Break!!!

• Constitutional Commentary 7 - Due Thursday, March 23

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ALWAYS INCLUDE A RUBRIC WITH EVERY ESSAY!
Remember to always site your sources using MLA style.

IF YOU SHARE/EMAIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT - you must attach a .jpg of the rubric.

You must also include a FEDERALIST PAPER in your research. Without it you will receive a ZERO! (You should know this requirement by now - no exceptions!)

YOU MUST HAVE A FEDERALIST PAPER IN YOUR RESEARCH! 

Did I mention....you need a FEDERALIST PAPER???

OH....and don't forget a FEDERALIST PAPER...



THE VOCAB REWARD!  
IT'S NOW MANDATORY without extra points, folks.
You MUST use up to FIVE TERMS, or I will delete 1 point per term to your final percentage score!

• YOU MUST UNDERLINE THE TERM
• YOU MUST WRITE OUT A DEFINITION
• YOU MUST INCLUDE IT IN YOUR ESSAY IN CONTEXT

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Your weekly reading is located at:
 John Locke's Two Treatises of Government.

FEBRUARY
6  -  Chapter 9 - Of the Ends...
13 - Chapter 10 - Of the Forms...
21 - Chapter 11 - Of the Extent...
27 - NO READING - SPRING BREAK

It's similar to what we did before

Every Monday, you will be expected to provide three paragraphs on a sheet of paper: A SYNOPSIS of the chapter An EXPLANATION of how this fits America (if it does) A paragraph explaining "So What?..." - why is this important to you?

Here is the rubric for weekly reading compositions. (it's the same rubric used last semester)
REMEMBER - your Reading will be due each Monday (except on four day weekends - then its due on Tuesday)! We will discuss in class - make sure your answers are in FULL SENTENCES!

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Here is what is required for the month of March:

• Vocabulary #12 - March 2
• Vocabulary #13 - March 16

In case you're bored and want to work ahead on April's:

• Vocabulary #14/15 - April 6
• Vocabulary #16 - April 20

In case you lost your VOCABULARY LIST, you can download a new one here.

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Political Cartoon Analysis/Creations

A new assignment is coming your way - you will be asked to participate in the process of POLITICAL CARTOONS. You will be required to:

• Analyze 6 (six) cartoons [3 from the past, 3 recent]
• Create your own political cartoon

The rubric and assignment description sheet will be passed out in class or you can obtain another copy here. 

This assignment is not due until after Spring Break, Wednesday, April 19th - so you have time to think and work on it. Be creative - and persuasive!

MORE DETAILS

You can always check the RUBRIC to see exactly what is required.

You will be researching how politicial cartoons have affected our nation: You will complete the project in two approaches: 

1. RESEARCH EXISTING POLITICAL CARTOONS WRITING [25 points] You will locate 6 (six) political cartoons and provide an analysis of EACH cartoon. I should have SIX ANALYSES - one for each cartoon from each of the following time periods:
   3 (three) from the past (ONE cartoon each from each one of these periods)
   
      • Beginning of the nation to the Civil War (1770-1865)
      • The end of the Civil War to the Turn of the Last Century (1865-1900)
      • The Turn of the Last Century to 2014 (1900-2014)
   
   3 (three) political cartoons dealing with current issues (2014-present).
   
   You must provide a one page write up analysis (one paragraph with at least five sentences [introduction, at least three body sentences, conclusion]) explaining EACH of the six cartoons - ONE ANALYSIS from EACH of the time periods listed above:
   
      • a description of each cartoon (preferably, a copy of the cartoon on the top of the page - PASTE THE CARTOON INTO THE PAPER); any symbols or icons that need explanation
      • the historical setting, situation which prompted the cartoonist to draw the cartoon
      • an interpretation of how effective the imagery fits the historical setting; your analysis of the cartoon itself...
   
   ...in other words - do NOT just look at the cartoon and give me YOUR interpretation. RESEARCH the historical setting and ask "Why did the cartoonist draw this cartoon in their time period, during their day, at that time?" (I recommend you research the cartoonist himself and learn more about him and his background)
   
   RESEARCH: You will be required to research the cartoon’s setting, the cartoonist and the imagery’s meaning. All sources must be provided using MLA style. Just add the sources at the bottom of the page.
2. CREATE YOUR OWN POLITICAL CARTOON [25 points] You will be researching an issue and drawing your own cartoon highlighting the problem and/or solution of an issue facing our nation today. THIS IS NOT AN ART CLASS so your drawing is not as important as your way of expressing the situation using jargon, symbols, text and layout - does your ONE FRAME image tell the story? You are required to research the topic.

...SO - in total, I should have SIX (6) ANALYSES of THREE (3) political cartoons from the three PAST time periods listed above (that's ONE CARTOON for EACH TIME PERIOD), and THREE (3) political cartoons from the PRESENT time period. AND I should also have YOUR OWN POLITICAL CARTOON that highlights any problem or issue you see pressing in our nation today...I should have SEVEN (7) pieces of paper handed in...

This is an AMERICAN GOVERNMENT class, so let's keep the political cartoons limited to AMERICAN CULTURE/ISSUES/PROBLEMS (both in the historical analyses and in your own design).

CHECK THE RUBRIC if you have further questions.