Due Tuesday 4/27: Read pp 374-376; answer 2-6 on p. 376
Due Wednesday 4/28: Read pp 377-385; answer 2-5 on p. 385
Due Thursday 4/29: Read pp 386-394; answer 2-5 on p. 394
Due Friday 4/30: Current Event #1 (MP4)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Debate Questions
Honors Civics
Political Party Project
Debate Questions
These are the POSSIBLE debate questions for the presidential debate Tuesday, 4/20/2010 (We will not have time to debate all of them, but prepare for them).
Each candidate will have 2 minutes to answer each question with a chance for a 1-minute rebuttal.
Each candidate will also have 2 minutes to give a final message to the American people at the end of the debate.
Domestic Issues
1. What plan do you have to create well-paying jobs here in the United States? Do you have any specific plans to create a new form of industry?
2. What changes would you make to improve education for all Americans in this country?
3. How would you handle the increasing healthcare costs for Americans? Give your assessment of the recently approved healthcare legislation. Do you feel that it needs to be changed? If so, how?
4. Explain the basic outline of your federal budget if you become president. How do you plan on paying for government programs while keeping taxes at a rate that Americans can afford?
5. What would be your policy as president regarding immigration? How would you deal with the thousands of illegal immigrants coming into America each month?
6. How would you go about addressing the illegal drug problem in the United States at this time?
Foreign Policy Issues
1. If you become president, how would you handle the situation in Afghanistan? Do you favor troop withdrawal? Do you have a timetable for American presence there?
2. What is your plan on how to handle international trade? Do you favor tariffs and other restrictive trade policies or free trade?
3. How will you handle dealing with Iran as president of the United States?
4. If a nation develops a nuclear or biological weapon, do feel it is necessary to go to war with them to avoid a possible attack?
Political Party Project
Debate Questions
These are the POSSIBLE debate questions for the presidential debate Tuesday, 4/20/2010 (We will not have time to debate all of them, but prepare for them).
Each candidate will have 2 minutes to answer each question with a chance for a 1-minute rebuttal.
Each candidate will also have 2 minutes to give a final message to the American people at the end of the debate.
Domestic Issues
1. What plan do you have to create well-paying jobs here in the United States? Do you have any specific plans to create a new form of industry?
2. What changes would you make to improve education for all Americans in this country?
3. How would you handle the increasing healthcare costs for Americans? Give your assessment of the recently approved healthcare legislation. Do you feel that it needs to be changed? If so, how?
4. Explain the basic outline of your federal budget if you become president. How do you plan on paying for government programs while keeping taxes at a rate that Americans can afford?
5. What would be your policy as president regarding immigration? How would you deal with the thousands of illegal immigrants coming into America each month?
6. How would you go about addressing the illegal drug problem in the United States at this time?
Foreign Policy Issues
1. If you become president, how would you handle the situation in Afghanistan? Do you favor troop withdrawal? Do you have a timetable for American presence there?
2. What is your plan on how to handle international trade? Do you favor tariffs and other restrictive trade policies or free trade?
3. How will you handle dealing with Iran as president of the United States?
4. If a nation develops a nuclear or biological weapon, do feel it is necessary to go to war with them to avoid a possible attack?
IMPORTANT TYPO ON ORIGINAL COPY : Extra Credit
Honors Civics 3rd Quarter 2009-10 Mr. Meli
Extra Credit Options
You may complete any or all of the following options. Options 3 & 4 must be turned in by Friday 4/23/2010 to receive any extra credit. Assignments will be AVERAGED IN to your overall grade, raising your "earned points" and "max points"
Option #1:Beautify BMHS: Help the 2nd annual BMHS school cleanup on Saturday April 24 from 9:30-12:30. Volunteering is an essential civic responsibility for citizens of the United States. Must notify Mr. Meli in advance if you wish to receive extra credit, and must attend for a minimum of 2 hours. 50 pts
Option #2: Play dress-up: Wear formal clothing during your group’s final presentation on Thursday 4/22. Formal dress means no jeans or shorts. Dress paints, button-down shirt or blouse, dress, skirt, or other “formal wear.” Ties and/or suits welcome. Wow your fellow party members, opponents, and teacher. Any individual who dresses up will receive the extra credit points. 20 points
Option #3: Know Your Federal Agencies: Visit: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
This site has links to the hundreds of federal agencies that are under control of the executive branch (The President). Choose 5 agencies to research and write a 1-2 page (double spaced, 12 pt font typed) report on each agency. Give a brief description of what the agency does, and why it is a worthy recipient of taxpayer money. 50 Points
Option #4: What is the county’s budget? Visit:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/Overview/
The Office of Management and Budget releases the President’s federal budget to the public to view. Look at this site for details on the President’s 2011 Budget. From the categories listed on the site, look at the details of the budget, and summarize (in your own words) the spending (and rationale behind it) for 5 categories. Summaries should be 1-2 (double spaced, 12pt font typed) pages in length. 50 Points
Extra Credit Options
You may complete any or all of the following options. Options 3 & 4 must be turned in by Friday 4/23/2010 to receive any extra credit. Assignments will be AVERAGED IN to your overall grade, raising your "earned points" and "max points"
Option #1:Beautify BMHS: Help the 2nd annual BMHS school cleanup on Saturday April 24 from 9:30-12:30. Volunteering is an essential civic responsibility for citizens of the United States. Must notify Mr. Meli in advance if you wish to receive extra credit, and must attend for a minimum of 2 hours. 50 pts
Option #2: Play dress-up: Wear formal clothing during your group’s final presentation on Thursday 4/22. Formal dress means no jeans or shorts. Dress paints, button-down shirt or blouse, dress, skirt, or other “formal wear.” Ties and/or suits welcome. Wow your fellow party members, opponents, and teacher. Any individual who dresses up will receive the extra credit points. 20 points
Option #3: Know Your Federal Agencies: Visit: http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
This site has links to the hundreds of federal agencies that are under control of the executive branch (The President). Choose 5 agencies to research and write a 1-2 page (double spaced, 12 pt font typed) report on each agency. Give a brief description of what the agency does, and why it is a worthy recipient of taxpayer money. 50 Points
Option #4: What is the county’s budget? Visit:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/Overview/
The Office of Management and Budget releases the President’s federal budget to the public to view. Look at this site for details on the President’s 2011 Budget. From the categories listed on the site, look at the details of the budget, and summarize (in your own words) the spending (and rationale behind it) for 5 categories. Summaries should be 1-2 (double spaced, 12pt font typed) pages in length. 50 Points
NY Times Election Guide 2008
Use this site for information on the 2008 Presidential Race between Barack Obama (D) and John McCain (R). Campaign platforms, video and transcripts from the nomination acceptance speeches and debates, and more are available.
NY Times Presidential Election Guide 2008
NY Times Presidential Election Guide 2008
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