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Quick Write: Based on your reading of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, what does Congress do? ( 2-3 sentences --

Quick Write: Based on your reading of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, what does Congress do? ( 2-3 sentences -- give several specific examples ). AGENDA November 1/2, 2012. Today’s topics Mock Election results Article I analysis Unit 3 Guide Work time: Reading + Glossary terms

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Quick Write: Based on your reading of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, what does Congress do? ( 2-3 sentences --

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  1. Quick Write: Based on your reading of Article I of the U.S. Constitution, what does Congress do? (2-3 sentences -- give several specific examples)

  2. AGENDANovember 1/2, 2012

    Today’s topics Mock Election results Article I analysis Unit 3 Guide Work time: Reading + Glossary terms Homework Read Chapter 11 Glossary terms, Chapter 11
  3. Learning Goals Unit 2 Guide How do individuals and organizations shape public policy? Evaluate voting as a method of shaping public policy Explain how who can and cannot vote can affect public policy Unit 3 Guide Understand the powers of Congress and the limits on Congress’s powers Identify the Constitutional basis for the powers of Congress and the limits on the powers of Congress
  4. Mock Election results 363 ballots cast 196 seniors + 193 juniors = 389 possible voters 93% voting rate The number of votes cast in each race ranged from 343 to 363 Why might a voter not vote in one or more races? Made mistakes / skipped part of the ballot Felt uninformed Did not like the choices
  5. United States President Votes cast = 356
  6. Secretary of State Votes cast = 352
  7. State Treasurer Votes cast = 352
  8. Attorney General Votes cast = 349
  9. Judge of the Supreme Court Votes cast = 344
  10. Measure 79Amends Constitution: Prohibits real estate transfer taxes, fees, other assessments, except those operative on December 31, 2009 Votes cast = 348
  11. Measure 80Allows personal marijuana, hemp cultivation/use without license; commission to regulate commercial marijuana cultivation/sale Votes cast = 363
  12. Measure 84Phases out existing inheritance taxes on large estates, and all taxes on intra-family property transfers Votes cast = 343
  13. Measure 85Amends Constitution: Allocates corporate income/excise tax “kicker” refund to additionally fund K through 12 public education Votes cast = 344
  14. Analysis of the U.S. Constitution Article I
  15. Unit 3 Guide
  16. Independent Work Work completed on your own Materials on desk Working on assigned tasks No talking or partner sharing Room is quiet
  17. Homework Before you leave Pick up your belongings & any trash Straighten desks Homework Read Chapter 11 Glossary terms, Chapter 11
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