1. Welcome to 8 th Grade U.S. History Mr. Hughes

2. Monday, 26 November 2012 1. Current Events (Set 12) 2. Political Cartoon DBQ 3. Open Mind 4. Preamble 5. Foldable 6. Notebooks due Friday Today’s History Standard is 8.2 Planner page: 52

3. Tuesday, 27 November 2012 1. Current Event #2 2. Bill of Rights 3. Bill of Rights Cases 4. Other Amendments 5. Foldable 6. Video Exit Slip Today’s History Standard is 8.2 Planner page 52

4. Wednesday, 28 November 2012 1. Current Event #3 2. Bill of Rights 3. Video exit slip 4. Other Amendments 5. Federal System 6. Legislative Branch Today’s History Standard is 8.2 Planner page: 52

5. Thursday, 29 November 2012 1. Current Event #4 2. Amendments 3. Federalism 4. Legislative Branch 5. Just a Bill (video) 6. Bill to Law 7. Notebook rubric Today’s History Standard is 8.1 Planner page 52

6. Friday, 30 November 2012 1. Current Event #5 2. Legislative Branch 3. Just a Bill (video) 4. Bill to Law 5. Ch. 5 Vocabulary 6. Executive Branch 7. Notebooks due * Raffle Today’s History Standard is 8.1 Planner page 52

7. Current Events (Set 12) 1. “End of a Snack Food Era? Judge OK’s Plan for Hostess to Shut Down and File for Bankruptcy.” Twinkies, Ho-Hos and Wonder Bread among products discontinued after bakers union strike. 18,500 jobs lost; It is possible for a third party to purchase Hostess & renew production

8. Current Event #2 2. “ President Felipe Calderon Submits Legislation to Officially Change Country’s Name to Mexico.” New national identity: After winning its independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico became the United Mexican States. Calderon leaves office on December 1 st, Mexican Congress may or may not act before then

9. Current Event #3 3. “Cruel & Unusual or Tough Love? Parents Shame Daughter by Humiliating Her With Sign in Public.” Florida teen reportedly got caught lying, drinking, and sneaking a boy into her room past curfew. 15 year-old held sign at busy intersection, next time they said they would shave her head and make her hold sign in front of her high school

10. Current Event #4 The Pope said that despite the historical “mistakes”, the birth story is real and traditions should stay 4. “Debunking the Nativity? Pope’s New Book Challenges Christmas Traditions and Calendar.” His research of the Gospels indicates earlier birth date, no angels singing or animals in the manger. Pope John I Dionysius Exiguus

11. Current Event #5 5. “Four Female Veterans File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Exclusions for Combat Roles.” Pentagon policy allows women to fly as pilots, serve on ships & submarines, but not combat infantry. Marine Corps also announced women must do pull-ups for PT test just like the men Yes No

12. Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist “word cloud”

13. We the People: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists “Open Mind” You must write at least 5 ideas (reasons) in each “mind” Who were the supporters and critics of the Constitution? (Pg. 70-74) What opinions did the Framers have of the Constitution? (Pg. 66-69) Federalist Anti-Federalist Why for?Why against?

14. The Preamble 1. Form a more perfect union – Work together as one = “E Pluribus Unum” 2. Establish justice – A fair system of laws & courts 3. Ensure domestic tranquility – Peace at home (inside our borders) 4. Provide for the common defense – Maintain a strong military 5. Promote the general welfare – Help the well being of our citizens 6. Secure the blessings of liberty – Guarantee our rights now and future generations The 6 goals:

15. Federal System 1. Declare war 2. Maintain military 3. Regulate trade 4. Establish Post offices 5. Admit new states 6. Coin money 7. Establish foreign policy 8. Set standard weights & measures 1. Establish courts 2. Maintain public welfare 3. Maintain law & order 4. Charter banks 5. Levy taxes 6. Borrow Money 1. Public safety 2. Maintain schools 3. Regulate intrastate trade 4. Establish local governments 5. Make marriage laws 6. Administer state & local elections Shared Powers National Government Powers State Government Powers

16. History Standards Video Exit Slip Standard 8.2 (Be specific…) Identify and explain one of our rights or freedoms protected & guaranteed by the Bill of Rights to the Constitution. Why do you think it is the most important?

17. How a Bill becomes a Law 1.Bill is introduced 2.House votes (218+) 3. If approved, Bill goes to Senate; or it dies House of Representatives 1.Senate votes 2.Rejected bill goes Back to House. 3. Approved bill (51+) goes to President 1. President signs = law 2. Doesn’t sign in 10 days while Congress is in session, it becomes a Law Senate President A bill can originate in House or Senate Congress in session

18. How a Bill becomes a Law If Congress adjourns, and President doesn’t sign within 10 days = Pocket Veto (Bill dies) If President “Vetos,” Bill goes back to Congress House Senate House votes: 1.If 2/3 yes = override (back to Senate) 2. If no, Bill dies Senate votes: 1.If 2/3 yes = Law 2.If no then Bill dies President Veto = reject