Hello again

I apologize for ending the blog after the midterms--I didn't think anyone liked it and because it's not available at school I didn't get the postings on right away. Thanks to Karla and Ellie for the feedback, and I'll get it going next year.

Final Exam review:
--pay special attention to the questions I asked you in class. Remember, I had the exam, you didn't:)

1. Organize your notebooks. Many of the terms come right from the vocabulary in the book chapters you were supposed to do--Chapters 12, 14, 15, 17, and 20. Review those terms and make sure they're organized in your notebooks. .
2. Concepts to understand:
--know the three branches of government and what they do.
--know the government agencies (the main ones we have discussed--there should be a chart in your notebook and your book)
--know the difference between civil and criminal trials. We discussed the role of the people involved, the role of the burden of proof, and we discussed the goal of the criminal justice system. We discussed your opinions on whether the criminal justice system was supposed to help people get better (reduce recidivism) or just keep them away from society.
--you should know the important names in your government. Especially your President, Vice-President, Chief Justice, Senators, (RI), RI Congressmen, and local town ruler.
--you should be able to talk about the concept of fair labor, job outsourcing, ways to organize effectively to change policies in your community, the economy (and the causes of the current recession), and the connection between national and local government.
--you should be familiar with court vocabulary (which is in those chapters as well)

The four essay choices we discussed in class today (the Walmart movie, the economy, the practical use of Civics and the role of the criminal justice system) should be well-researched with examples either from your research or our class discussions and book selections.

Good luck! Bring all your notes.

You may return your books tomorrow or Friday.

Grades

Most of the exams that are finished are corrected. A few of you need extra time..it's up to you to find that time either before school or during the make up period. If you do not, I will finish correcting your exam and score what you have completed.

Since we have had these cancelled school days, I will keep you posted as to when makeup time is, and when everything (notebooks, finished exams, anything else you owe me) has to be in...

Thank you.

Period 6F Exam Grades

Many of you needed to finish. I will post these tonight whether you are finished or not. If you are not finished, I will write "finish" in your space. One person needs to take this exam. Find me as soon as possible.

Period 7F Exam Grades

14.
15. finish
16.
17.
18.
19. finish
20. finish
21. 78 (finish 2nd essay—not graded yet)
22. finish
23. 83
24. 94
25.
26. 90
27. 69
29. 82
28. finish
30. 96
32. 63
33. 83
34. 75
31. finish
35. 95

Some of you did not put a test number in the space. You have no grade posted. One person was absent and needs to find me as soon as possible to start taking the exam. The end.

More Vocab

checks and balances--the three branches of government have equal power, and each balances out the other. Therefore, none can get more powerful than the other (in theory).
suffrage--the right to vote
impeach--to accuse an elected official of crimes or impropriety.
amendments--changes to the Constitution


Federalists: Anti-Federalists
Washington Jefferson
Madison
Hamilton

Delegated powers--powers given to Congress
bicameral--two sections. Congress is bicameral because it has two parts--Senate and House of Representatives.

If I forgot to add any of the terms, or you have a question, please post a comment or email me directly @ dcaseyrowe@gmail.com

Any more review questions?

I used the old review sheet when posting--I had added more vocab words. I feel sad that I left them on my desk. I can post them tomorrow, but if you have any emergency vocab needs or questions, please post a comment or send an email: dcaseyrowe@gmail.com.

Tomorrow: Bring your notebooks and all your papers from your locker, your jean pockets, etc... over the next few days we will organize notebooks, check notebooks for the 2nd quarter grade, and finish answering the review sheet questions.