Let Freedom Ring! Extra Credit Opportunity

A phenomenal fusion of great American orators. A very cool seven minutes.

As we learn the Constitution, we learn that we have a government that gives us structure, protection from an overruling government, a say in the government and individual rights. Watch this video and compose a 1-paragraph "comment" generating your own statement about freedom. What must Americans do to protect such freedom? What must Americans do to be responsible citizens? What must our leaders do to preserve such ideas? Who ARE our leaders? Which people do you recognize in the video? Be sure to include an idea or two (Constitutional fact) from class, not only emotion and opinion.

All answers should include your first name and last name initial at the bottom("signed, Jacob L") . If unable to comment, a 1-paragraph typed essay is sufficient. The most excellent answers can earn 10 points extra credit, though your actual amount will vary.

Thursday's Quiz #3

The schedule/calendar says this will be an Amendments Quiz, but that is being changed. We will instead quiz over:

Responsibilities and Qualifications of each Branch (white review sheet from Monday)
Checks and Balances (notes, yellow sheet from Tuesday)

The quiz will be 25 questions, worth 2 points apiece, and be in the same format as the other quizzes we've given on the Constitution.

Goals for the Week of 4/2 - 4/5

Monday: Review #3 and #4.

Tuesday: #5

Wednesday: #5

Thursday: Quiz over #3,4,5

Homework for the Week of 4/2 - 4/5

Monday: Students need to bring a newspaper into class for a "check and balance" activity. News mags like Time/Newsweek are acceptable.

Tuesday: None.

Wednesday: Study for the Quiz, and remember to turn in your Constitution Project tomorrow!

Thursday: None.