Periods 5 & 7 - TEST on Friday, November 8th

What you need to know for the test tomorrow.

Review for Early Government Test on November 8th.

1. Name at least two responsibilities for the four departments of the cabinet, including the Defense, Justice, State and the Treasury Departments.

2. Describe George Washington's feelings on political parties in America

3. Name two beliefs of the Federalist Party and name one of its leaders.

4.  Name two beliefs of the Democratic-Republican Party and name one of its leaders.

5. Identify which region of America supported the Federalist Party and explain why.

6. Identify which region of America supported the Democratic-Republican Party and explain why.

Click here to download a copy of the study guide

Honors - TEST on Thursday, November 7th

What you need to know for the test tomorrow.

Review for Early Government Test on November 7th.

1. Name at least two responsibilities for the four departments of the cabinet, including the Defense, Justice, State and the Treasury Departments.

2. Describe George Washington's feelings on political parties in America

3. Name two beliefs of the Federalist Party and name one of its leaders.

4.  Name two beliefs of the Democratic-Republican Party and name one of its leaders.

5. Identify which region of America supported the Federalist Party and explain why.

6. Identify which region of America supported the Democratic-Republican Party and explain why.

All - Study Guide for Constitution Unit Test (after Fall Break)

The following handouts will help you (or your student) study and get ready for the Constitution Unit Test - assessed after Fall Break. (The Tuesday and Wednesday we come back)

They were all given out in class, graded and handed back to the student by Thursday, October 3rd.

Clicking on the title of the worksheet/handout will lead you to a downloadable link. 

We the People Chapter 11: Articles of Confederation - know the disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation

We the People Chapter 13: Small States vs Large States - know what "equal representation", "proportional representation" is, and study questions 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.

We the People Chapter 14: Three-Fifths Compromise - know what "Three-Fifths clause" is, and study questions 4, 5 and 6

Federalists and Anti-Federalists (blue handout) - know what each group wanted and why

Constitutional Convention (green handout) - know what "bicameral" is and why it was important

Anatomy of the Constitution Reading Packet - know the structure, function and powers and identify the roles of the three branches of government, intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution

Bill of Rights Handout - know the rights that are granted by the Bill of Rights, know how it restricts the federal government

3 Branches of Government graphic organizer (filled out)- know the purpose and structure of the 3 branches

Checks and Balances (filled out) - know how the 3 branches check and balance each other and why it's important to have checks and balances.

If you have any questions, please email me and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

All Periods - Test Tomorrow! Friday, Sept 13th

You were given study guides today in class to help you study for the test we are having tomorrow in class.

If you lost your copy or didn't get one, CLICK HERE for a copy. 

The ones given in class were fill-in-the-blank but the one you can download from the link above has the answers to help you study. 

P.S. Periods 2, 4, & 6 - If you haven't already, click here for instructions for homework due tomorrow.(Fri 9.13)

Test Reminder for Thursday, Sept 5th

There will be a test on the events that led up to the Revolutionary War on Thursday.