Week 3: Ending the War in Iraq

This week, President Obama announced the end of military action in Iraq. Your assignment this week is to watch the President's speech, and answer the question: Did we end the War in Iraq too soon, or too late, or should we have never gone there?

Please be thoughtful and respectful in your responses.

250+ Words. Due Tuesday @ 7am.

Week 2: The Bill of Rights

This week, we will look at the Bill of Rights. Your assignment is simple, yet complicated. Look at the Bill of Rights, and decide if we were only to be able to keep one, which one do you want it to be? Then explain what makes this particular amendment more important than all the others? In your explaination, discuss specifically why you didn't want to pick those specific amendments. (I didn't choose the 2nd Amendment because...)
Word Count: 250+ words
Due Monday @ 7am.

August 20th -- Government Role in the Economy

At a current rate of 9.6% nationally, unemployment is very high (natural unemployment is around 5%), and the economy continues to sputter. What role does government have in this situation? Is the government doing to much already with the bailouts of private industries (banks, GM, etc.) or is the government not doing enough? Read the following two articles and discuss in 200-250 words your thoughts on the topic.

CNBC - People do not trust the government with the economy.

The Street - We need another tax credit.

GCHS Government Project

Here is the link:
http://gchsgovproject.wikispaces.com/

GCHS Constitution Review Materials

There are a few review materials in this Google Docs folder.
Check them out!

One is Powerpoint set up like flashcards with definitions and terms on it.
One is a "Constitution by the Numbers" Powerpoint where you come up with everything associated with that number that is in the Constitution. The file labeled "answers" has the answers to the Powerpoint.

The video on how to put the PowerPoint into your iPod is here. Please note: Some people have reported that the slides do not go onto your iPod in order for the bigger review PowerPoint. No worries, you can just guess the word from the definition that is given to you.

Test is on Wednesday, March 24th .

Gov Slide show

Gov Slide show