This blog is for students in Mr. Mengani's Participation in Government class.
RULES FOR BLOG POSTING:
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Government Homework 17: DUE 1/20
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Government Homework 16: DUE 1/13
Please read Chapter 8 (206-230); Answer Questions 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22 on page 232
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Government Homework 15: DUE 1/7
Government Homework 15: DUE 1/7
Please read Chapter 7 (p 178-202)
Answer questions 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21 and 22 on page 204.
You may submit the assignment either as handwritten or typed document. DO NOT submit your answers to the blog. Also, you do not need to copy the questions if you answers are in complete sentences.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
McLaughlin Assignment 14 DUE 1/6
McLaughlin Assignment 14 DUE 1/6
Based on our discussions in class and the resources listed, respond to the following question(s) in no less than 150 words:
Now that we have come to the end of the term (and the year) it is time for us to pick one individual and one news story that we feel are the most significant of the year. Below are two lists which we discussed in class—one of news-makers and one of stories. Please choose one story and one individual you feel are the most important of the year and explain your choice. If you are unsure of what to pick, look back at your previous blog posts for information. You may select someone or some story that does not appear on the list, if you can make a good case for them. Please note, no submission will be accepted without a sufficient explanation!
1. Sarah Palin
2. Julian Assange
3. Bill Clinton
4. Hillary Clinton
5. Mark Zukerberg (Time Magazine’s Person of the Year)
Top Story of the Year:
1. WikiLeaks and Julian Assange
2. 2010 Midterm Election Results
3. Rise of the Tea Party
4. Healthcare Law (aka Obamacare)
5. BP Oil Spill
6. Condition of the Economy (High Unemployment/Stimulus)
7. Bush Tax Cuts