Bellringer 8/31

I think that you should have to show ID when you vote. If all info wasn't required, then almost anyone could go and vote.

Debate with an Anti-Ferderalist 8/30

DIFFERENCES:

George Mason was 62 years old in 1787, and he was an Anti-Federalist. He was also in real estate spectulation. His role in the constitution was that he kept notes. He also didn't agree with what the constution had said and offered. Mason also didn't approve of the new plan of government.

SIMILARITIES:

They both wanted what they believed to be best for their nation. They both wanted some form of government. They both had the common principle of preservation of liberty and the effects of human nature.They based their ideas from the Englightenment. Overall, they both wanted to keep the liberties of the people protected and wanted respresentative government.

Bellringer 8/30

As of tonight, Isaac is suppose to hit Lousiana with up to 25 inches of rain and severe storms. People are escaping from their neighborhoods and flooding. Over 7,000 residents have evacuated to shelters, roads have been closed. It has finally downgraded to a tropical storm.

Silent Debate 8/29

Who are you? How old are you in 1787?
I am Thomas McKean and I am 53 years old.

Are you a Federalist or Anti-Federalist?
I am a Federalist.

What is your personal history up to 1787?
I was born in Pennsylvania, in 1734. I will eventually serve as president of the state of Delaware, president of the U.S. Congress under the Articles of Confederation, and chief justice of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court.  My revolutionary involvement began with the Stamp Act Congress of 1765. While still governor in 1804, McKean County, Pennsylvania, was named in my honor.  I remained an active political voice in Philadelphia until my death in 1817.

What was your role in Constitutional Convention?
During the American Revolution I was a delegate to the Continental Congree where I signed the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. I served as a President of Congress.

What stated views would explain your actions during the Constitutional Convention?
Whether I signed the Declaration at the appropriate time or not, Revolutionary War raged on, and I  felt the effects. I had just been sworn onto the court when I was forced to return to Delaware to serve as the state’s Acting President. With almost all of the state’s money taken by the British forces, I was forced to borrow funds from Congress.
What is your stance during the ratifying convention? Who supports your viewpoint?
I spoke in support of the United States Constitution at the Pennsylvania Ratification Convention. I believed the Constitution, and publicly espoused it, to be the "best the world (had) yet seen." Read and I worked together to convince the people of the State of Delaware to ratify the Constitution and were successful in that endeavor. In fact, Delaware owns the position in American history as the first state to ratify the Constitution.

What are your views of this new plan of government? What are the benefits or dangers?
I approved of the new plan of government and would support it in all its parts without alteration or amendment.

Bellringer 8/29

Faking your own death and collecting money for it, should be illegal. No exceptions. Even if it was his choice to disappear, or if someone knows about it. They all should be punished.

8/27 Notes

Constitution was signed Sept. 1787 & active 1789

Federalists supported the constitution with more power to the central government: James Madison, Rufus King, James Wilson, John Jay, George Read, Roger Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, etc.

Anti-federalists wanted more power to the states rather than central government: Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Elbridge Gerry, George Mason, George Clinton, Samuel Adams, Robert Yates, Melancton Smith, etc.

The Federalist Papers written by 3 men, to get support for the constitution.
Constitution states that 9 states must ratify the constitution in order for it to become a government document.
Delaware was the 1st state; 9th state: New Hampshire; 13th state: Rhode Island

Bellringer 8/28

His rights to pray should have never been taken away from him, even though what he did was wrong. Anyone has the right to pray and everyone has their own way of doing so, what they believe in, and religious views.

Bellringer 8/27

I believe that it's discrimination. If she had said beforehand that she was going to wear a skirt to work, then they shouldn't have fired her. Especially, if they already knew and was expecting to see her show up in the skirt, instead of in uniform.

Civics Assignment 8/23

1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences) 
A written record, that is a body of principles. It allows a state or other organization to be governed. All of the documents written may be said to be the Constitution.

2. How would your life be without the constitution ?  
We wouldn't have any written legal documents, to follow any rules in the US.

3. Define the following words:

Ratification - to approve or give formal sanction to; confirm

Faction - or factionalism may refer to: Political faction, a group of people connected by a shared belief or opinion within a larger group

Federalism - a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units

Federalist - describes several political beliefs around the world


Antifederalist - refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government
 

Compromise -  is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand

The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) was an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the United States Constitution

Checks and Balances - each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others

Democratic Republic - is a country that is both a republic and a democracy

Delegated Powers of the Federal Government - Expressed, Implied, Inherent

Reserved Powers of the State Governments - a power that can be exercised that can be exercised by the head of state without the approval of another branch of another government

Separation of Powers - a model of the governance of the state

Civil Liberties -  civil rights and freedoms that provide an individual specific right

Bellringer 8/24

By tweeting, people can say anything that they want the world to see. Twitter can be a dangerous place for candidates, because rumors can be spread. Twitter is an online war. All their tweets can be tracked down and anybody can see them.

Bellringer 8/23

Paul Ryan, VP, from Wisoncsin, waved a "Terrible Towel"; the symbol of the Pittsburgh Steelers, while campaigning. The Wisconsinites were not happy and neither was the Democratic Party. They took the opportunity to slam him in the running.

Quiz Results 8/22

looks like I have some learning to do!! :/

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Bellringer 8/22

With only a few months left in the election, I'd like to see Romney win. But most expect Obama to be re-elected, as he is still in the lead.

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