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Warm Up Question

January 27, 2011. Warm Up Question. The State of the Union Address is a speech given to the House of Representatives right before Congress is to go into session. When Congress goes into “session,” it means that Congress will begin voting on all legislation waiting to be passed in both Houses.

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Warm Up Question

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  1. January 27, 2011 Warm Up Question The State of the Union Address is a speech given to the House of Representatives right before Congress is to go into session. When Congress goes into “session,” it means that Congress will begin voting on all legislation waiting to be passed in both Houses. “The future is ours’ to win.” This was the main message of President Obama’s speech and demanded action to fix the problems that not only face America today but America of the future. Even if you did not watch the State of the Union, I want you to tell me what you think should be the #1 priority to fix in the United States and tell me why. Explain using more than 2 sentences.

  2. January 27, 2011 EQ: How did two political parties emerge? Objectives: Explain how early political parties emerged. Compare the political views of the Republicans and the Federalists. Discuss the result of the election of 1776. Homework: None

  3. The Formation of Political Parties • -The framers of the Constitution did not imagine that factions would form but believed everyone would work together to prevail. • -A faction is • An organized political group that share the same beliefs. • James Madison believed that factions are nothing but selfish groups.

  4. Federalist Paper # 10 (1787) “Among the numerous advantages promised by a well-constructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction.” According to Madison, what is one main advantage of a Union? How do you think a well constructed Union could destroy factions?

  5. Washington Jefferson and Hamilton’s Views on Political Parties Why did They Form? -Politicians began to differ on how to interpret the Constitution and the power the central government. -Democratic Republicans thought there was too much power under Washington and that he would soon bring back a monarchy.

  6. Supported France as an ally Foreign Policy Supported British Trade

  7. Election of 1796 -President Washington set another precedent by not running for a 3rd Presidential Term. -First election where two political parties ran for president. -Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republicans) John Adams (Federalists) -It was a close race but John Adams won the race and Thomas Jefferson became his Vice President.

  8. Everyone will line their posters on the back wall. Students will take post it notes and post their reactions to the poster they think is the best. The note must have a reason why you think that poster is the best. The top 2 will be presented. Ticket Out the Door

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