Next Two Tests

I will give tests on Monday and Tuesday of next week. The test on Monday will cover GLEs 31-36. The test on Tuesday will cover GLEs 37-40. We are using class time on Friday to prepare for these tests. Study the crossword puzzles posted below. Copies are available in class.

GLE #39 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #39. Identify individual rights guaranteed in the Louisiana Constitution (C-1D-M2)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle39crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle39crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle39crossword.txt

GLE #38 Crossword

GLE 38. Explain how U.S. foreign policy has affected Louisiana (e.g., tariffs, NAFTA) (C-1C-M2)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle38crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle38crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle38crossword.txt

GLE #35 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #35. Describe the role of the Electoral College and how Louisiana participates in that system (C-1B-M6)

Make sure you know the number of electors and why we have that number (see your notes).

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle35crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle35crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle35crossword.txt

GLE #33 Crossword Puzzle

GLE 33. Analyze how the democratic process has been used to institute change in Louisiana (C-1B-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle33crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle33crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle33crossword.txt

GLE #31 Crossword Puzzle

GLE #31. Explain how the Louisiana Constitution reflects the principles of government set forth in the U.S. Constitution (e.g., checks and balance, separation of powers) (C-1B-M3)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle31crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle31crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle31crossword.txt

GLE #41 Crossword

GLE #41. Explain the importance of being an informed citizen on public issues, recognizing propaganda, and knowing the voting issues (C-1D-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword.pdf
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle41crossword.txt

Severance Tax Crossword

GLE #30: "Evaluate a type of tax in a historical context (e.g., severance tax)."

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle30crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle30crossword.pdf

Test on Tuesday -- What I Wrote on the Board Last Week

I am posting this in case anyone forgot to copy the information from the board to the right into your agenda (part of your class start-up procedure that we learned at the beginning of the year). Study the following for Tuesday's test:

• The process of a bill becoming law (see pages 120-121 in your textbook)
• GLE #28 crossword, given in class last week, see below on this blog
• GLE #29 -- your notes, presentation on the iDisk if you need it

Good luck! :-)

GLE #25 Assignment

We will discuss the GLE #25 assignment tomorrow in class. If you lose your handout you may access it here or on the iDisk:
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle25assignment.pdf

The law is due next Tuesday, giving you one week to complete the assignment.

GLE #28 Crossword Puzzle

• Civics
• Structure and Purposes of Government
• Benchmark C-1A-M9: Explaining the necessity of taxes and describing the purposes for which tax revenues are used (1, 3, 4, 5)
• GLE #28. Explain why taxes are needed and purposes for which tax monies/revenues are used (C-1A-M9)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle28crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle28crossword.pdf

GLE #27 Crossword

• Civics
• Structure and Purposes of Government
• Benchmark C-1A-M8: Explaining how public policy is formed, debated, and carried out at local, state, and national levels (1, 3, 4, 5)
• GLE #27. Describe ways by which public policies are formed, including the role of lobbyists, special interest groups, and constituents (C-1A-M8)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle27crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle27crossword.pdf

GLE #26 Crossword

• Civics
• Structure and Purposes of Government
• Benchmark C-1A-M7: Explaining the importance of law in the American constitutional system and applying criteria to evaluate rules and laws (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• GLE #26. List and apply criteria for evaluating rules and laws (C-1A-M7)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle26crossword
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle26puzzle.pdf

Weekly Preview -- 20-23 January 2009

Weekly Preview, 20-23 January 2009

Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Some classes may watch portions of the Inauguration, depending on the schedule of events and the time of the class.
GLE #73 -- Late Civil War, early Reconstruction
GLE #81 -- Culture of Louisiana

Wednesday, 21 January 2009
GLE #73 -- Reconstruction
GLE #26 -- Evaluating Rules and Laws
GLE #25 -- Part 1, How to Write a Law (assignment)

Thursday, 22 January 2009
Test/Binder Check
GLE #73 -- Reconstruction & its aftermath
GLE #27 -- Formation of Public Policy

Friday, 23 January 2009
GLE #73 -- Late 19th Century
GLE #28 -- Taxes: Need & Purpose

GLE #76 Puzzle

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle76puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle76puzzle.pdf

Updating GLE #24

I am updating GLE #24 for some of the recent elections and upcoming cabinet appointments. The files are taking some time to upload, so please check back later tonight or tomorrow for an outline dated today that replaces the old outline from September.

GLE #23 Puzzle

GLE #23. Identify qualifications and terms of office for key leaders/representatives at the state and local levels (C-1A-M6)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle23puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle23puzzle.pdf

Civics Reading Assignment

Please read Chapter 4 in the textbook by next Friday as a supplement to the course material. You are not required to do the assignments in the textbook, nor will I test you on this chapter except as it coincides with the material presented in class.

GLE #22 Puzzle

GLE #22. Describe the powers/responsibilities and limits of power for government officials at the local and state levels in Louisiana (C-1A-M6)

GLE #22 Crossword Puzzle #1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle1
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle1.pdf

GLE #22 Crossword Puzzle #2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle2
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle22puzzle2.pdf

GLE #21 Puzzle

21. Describe the various forms of local government in Louisiana (C-1A-M5)

http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle21puzzle
http://www.paulblankenship.com/gle21puzzle.pdf