Blog for April 29th

Based on our readings and discussions, what are "three" court cases that you found interesting and why?

Blog for April 22-28

Miranda v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright were two huge cases in the 1960's. Answer the following discussion questions.

1). What is your position of the Miranda warnings? Does this help or hinder police law enforcement
       officials?

2). In assessing Gideon v. Wainwright, what does "the Assistance of Counsel" mean? In what sense was Gideon permitted to have the "Assistance of Counsel"? In what sense was he denied it?

NO Blog This Week!!  (April 15-21)

Blogs will resume next week--Points will still be added up accordingly at the end of the nine weeks.

Blog for 4/8-4/14

What would the Founding Father's think of the modern presidency?

Is the President the most powerful person in the world or is the President not as powerful after all?  Support your answer!!

Chapter 13 President's Powerpoint/Notes & Chapter 14 Supreme Court are now posted on download page......

Remember President's Powerpoint Notes are DUE this Wed!!! (Quiz grade)

I will give you the Chapter 14 Judicial Branch tomorrow OR you can download them off the site.

Chapter 14 Judicial Branch PP Notes are due this Friday. (Quiz grade)

See you all tomorrow---try NOT to miss anymore classes----time is becoming very crucial.

Blog for 4/1---4/7

In your opinion, is America ready for the 1st woman President of the U.S?  Why or why not?  You will need to give factual historical evidence as well (no sexism). In this exercise, you will need to learn to "agree" to "disagree." Do we as a country elect a female just to "elect a female" or are we actually ready for this?