Pre-Amble, Federalism, and Branches

1. In order to form a more perfect union

• Better than the articles of federation
• More perfect than before

2. Establish Justice

• Legislature at federal, state, and local levels
• Courts at federal, state and local levels
• Law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels

3. Insure Domestic Tranquility

• Peace between states, counties, and cities

4. Provide for the common defence

• National Military (army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard)

5.  Promote the general welfare and

• social programs to help elderly and needy individuals

6. Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity

• Maintain civil rights (Including Voting) for ourselves and our children

Federalism

Federal/ Delegated: Coin and print money, Raise and support armed forces, Admit new states, Regulate foreign trade, Pass laws regulating immigration, Establish joint offices, 

Concurrent/ Both: Borrow money, Establish courts, Collect taxes, Make and enforce laws, Provide for the health and welfare of the people, Charter banks

State/ Reserved: Make civil and criminal laws, Regulate trade within a state, Establish local governments, Establish and support public schools, Pass laws regulating businesses within state borders, Pass license requirements for professionals(Teacher, nurse, etc.)

Fill in the chart below with these terms:

Supreme Court Executive Legislative

Creates Laws Interprets the Law President

 

Branch:	Legislative	Executive	Judicial
Main Duty:	Creates Laws	Enforces Laws	Interprets the Law
Head of the Branch:	Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)	President	Supreme court

Which of the three branches of US Government is the most powerful?

All the three branches are equal to balance out

Disunia/ Articles of Confederation

Strengths:

• Can legally make and borrow money
• Negotiate with foreign nations and American Indians
• Try to resolve differences between the states
• Ask states for money and soldiers

Weaknesses:

• Pass or collect taxes
• Raise an army (no standing army)
• Enforce its own laws (no Judicial system)
• No Executive or Legislative branches with power
• Most power held by the states
• One branch of government

1. What were some of the problems Disunia had with enforcing agreements?

Disunia couldn't make an agreement or help each other because each state was focused on helping their own state, and trying to make rules that affected the other states for the benefit of their own. Which then lead to the other states disagreeing with the others states plans, therefore Disunia wasn't able to enforce any agreements.

2. What could be done to help Disunia function better?

The states could have come together and talked out a good agreement to all contribute to helping the pollution and Evil Weevile problem, instead of focusing on the benefit of their own state.

American Revolution Battles

1. Battle of Trenton

• George Washington formed secret attack on Hessians
• Christmas Evening
• First American Victory

2. Battle of Saratoga

• Greatest victory for American Forces
• British Surrendered
• Benedict Arnold ignored orders and pushed into battle
• Benedict Arnold known as best trader- set secrets over to British

3. Valley Forge

• December 1777- Washington troops at military camp in freezing cold
• Friedrich Wilhelm von Stueben- Prussian- Makes troops a military man

5. Guerilla Warfare- Sneak attacks and ambushes

• Francis Marion-Launched guerilla warfare against loyalists
• Daniel Morgan- used guerilla tactics to fight British and Indian guides
• British thought wasn't gentlemen like

6. Battle of Yorktown

• 1781- George Washington thought finished the war and ambushed the British with the French

7. Treaty of Paris

• September 3, 1783- Treaty between British and Americans signed
• Marked end of American Revolutionary War
• British believed they should have right of land in America because they helped colonists

Podcast Reflection

1. What are you most proud of with this podcast?

During the process of making my podcast, I am most proud of being able to perform a proper interview using a clear voice, asking many follow up questions, and challenging the interviewee. With the help of Sean Thomas, I am proud I can perform and feel more comfortable performing an interview.

1. What was the biggest challenge with the podcast?

The biggest challenge I faced with my podcast was the volume. As I recorded my introduction, bridges, and sign-off close to a microphone on garage band, my voice is very loud. Whereas, my soundbites from the interview are very quiet and barely audible as it was recorded on quicktime. As well as, due to the interviewee being quite a distance away.

1. What do you wish you had more time to fine-tune?

If I was able to have more time to edit, I wish I could do more research to get more supporting information to back up my topic.

1. What unintended learning did you discover?

During the process of making my podcast, some unintended learning I faced was how to make a script and writing the process of a news package. Though Sean Thomas and Mrs. Antonowicz taught us how to create a news package, there was more discovery of how to write one once we got started.

1. How did the interviews go? How did you build rapport with your interviewees? Share an excerpt from an interview.

The interviews I conducted went really well. I constantly used open ended questions and a conclusion question, "Would you like to add anything else?", to improve my build rapport.

1. How successful were you in listening closely during interviews and asking thoughtful follow-up questions? Share an excerpt from an interview.

I was successful with listening closely to the interviewee as I asked many follow up questions. After the interviewee talked, sometimes my follow up question would challenge the interviewee to get there opinion on a different view. For example, at first I asked Mr. Robertaccio: "What do you think SAS could do to build its community to decrease negative peer influence?" Mr. Robertaccio mainly answered saying: "If we have more display of all the talent here and more of an opportunity to share it, I think it would be wonderful." So then, I replied to Mr. Robertaccio's answer by mainly saying, "Could recognising more talents and achievements, for those who are struggling could struggle even more for feeling they can't reach that standard and level?" (4:25- 5:46). This question then lead me to a deeper understanding of Mr. Robertaccio's answer and thought.

1. Is there anything else you’d like to share?

I don't believe there is anything else needed to share.

Impact of Peer Influence on Student's Academic Performance

Government 101

1. Monarchy -- A government by one ruler such as a king or queen.  Passed down from one generation to the next in the same family, hereditary.  

2. Oligarchy -- A government by an ruling elite group of people.  The rulers make decisions to benefit themselves.

3. Democracy -- The rules and decisions are made by a majority (51%).  A super majority is 60%.  

4. Republic -- Decisions are held accountable to the law.  The majority doesn’t make the final decision.  The decision is up to the courts.  

5. Anarchy  -- There is no government.  People are allowed to make their own decisions.  This includes defending their own land, property, and themselves.

Why does America have federal and state governments?

America has federal and state governments because state governments deals with small issues in their country and enforce things that can help their state. Whereas, the federal government deals with international issues and common laws across the country. Different local states have different problems that they worry about.

U.S Government Basics

U.S Senators Requirements
Age: Above 30
Citizenship: Nine years prior U.S citizenship
Residency: Resident in that state
Term Length: Six Years
Term Limits: Unlimited
Number Per State: Two senators per state

House of Representative Requirements
Age: 25 minimum
Citizenship: Seven years prior U.S citizenship
Residency: District of state
Term Length: Two years
Term Limits: Unlimited
Number Per State: Varies based on Population
What does the plus three mean? District of Columbia