Class Update & Ch. 8 Study Guide

Wednesday, 3/25 (A-DAY) - EARLY RELEASE
Chapter 8 Study Guide handed out.  Students will be provided class time to work on it.  Due for a grade (15 POINTS) on Friday, 3/27.

Thursday, 3/26 (B-DAY)
Chapter 8 Study Guide handed out.  Students will be provided class time to work on it.  Due for a grade (15 POINTS) on Monday, 3/30.

Friday, 3/27 (A-DAY)
Chapter 8 Test on the Executive Branch (30 Questions, Multiple Choice)
Chapter 8 Study Guide Due

Monday, 3/30 (B-DAY)
Chapter 8 Test on the Executive Branch (30 Questions, Multiple Choice)
Chapter 8 Study Guide Due

Executive Branch Study Guide

Remember to review your notes, online textbook, activities, and your workbook. This is not all that is on the test.

1.     List the qualifications for becoming president.
2.     The president appoints cabinet members. Who must approve his appointees?
3.     What is the line of succession after the Vice President?
4.     List the different roles of the president
5.     Who has the power to officially declare war?
6.     What is the main job of the Executive branch?
7.     Where is the power of the Executive branch found in the Constitution?
8.     Why is the Chief of Staff important?
9.     What is the office of Management and Budget?
10.                        What does the 25th Amendment state?
11.                        What does the 22nd Amendment state?
12.                        How does the president affect the laws that Congress passes?
13.                        Who are members of the National Security Council?
14.                        The cabinet is made up of which 15 departments?
15.                        What is foreign policy?  What is domestic policy?
16.                         Explain the Bay of Pigs Invasion & the Cuban Missile Crisis:
17.                        Why did America become involved in World War II?
18.                        Why did America become involved in Vietnam and Korea?
19.                        Who holds the trial when the president has been impeached?
20.                        What role is given to the Vice President in the Constitution?
21.                        What is the Presidential Succession Act?
22.                        What are the four main goals of foreign policy?
23.                        What is the main function of the members of the cabinet?
24.                        The U.S. tried to stop the spread of _______ during the Cold War.

 

Extra Credit Opportunity

Students with below a 75% will be given a hard copy of the following extra credit assignment (follow link below), but all students are welcome to complete it if they wish.  This assignment will be due back to me no later than Monday, March 23rd (A-DAY) & Tuesday, March 24th (B-DAY). It will be worth up to an additional 30 points.

Spring Break Extra Credit Opportunity

Class Update

Wednesday, 3/4 (A-DAY)

• Students began working on their Executive Branch Foldable.  This is worth 10 points and due on Tuesday, 3/10.
• Chapter 7 Test Recycling Due

Thursday, 3/5 (B-DAY)

• Students will receive their "Create your own Cabinet" assignment. This assignment is worth 20 points and will be due on Monday, 3/9.
• Chapter 7 Test Recycling Due

Friday, 3/6 (A-DAY)

• Students will receive their "Create your own Cabinet" assignment. This assignment is worth 20 points and will be due on Tuesday, 3/10.  Students will have ALL period to work on this assignment, so they can complete their Executive Branch Foldables if they finish early.

Monday, 3/9 (B-DAY)

• "Create your own Cabinet" Assignment Due (20 POINTS)

Tuesday, 3/10 (A-DAY)

• "Create your own Cabinet" Assignment Due (20 POINTS)

• Executive Branch Foldable Due (10 POINTS)