This week we will begin to wrap up our election simulation with a primary election. Students will vote for two candidates that will proceed to the general election for the final vote. All candidates have done a wonderful job!

BELLWORK

1. What is a Caucus?

2. What are the two different types of primaries?

3. Describe the differences between the two types of primaries?

Results from last weeks primary elections.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR CANDIDATES WHO WON!  

1st period - Dustin Baker v Nate Hegeman 

3rd period- Austin Hilkmeyer v Tyree Willis

5th period- Alex Gallimore v Ryan Leto

CLASSWORK

HOMEWORK - PRESIDENTIAL RESEARCH PAPER 

**** 2ND QUARTER PROJECT FOR ALL CLASSES- DUE NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Presidential research paper - 100 points

+ Must be in MLA format - 3 pages MINIMUM

+ Must be typed

+ Must include a works cited papge (Not included in the 3 pages.)

+ Minimum of TWO sources (only 1 can be an internet source)

+ Paper must contain the following information.

- The life of the person prior to Presidency.

- Three major accomplishments while in office.

- Your opinion supported with facts on whether or not you feel this President was a success or a failure while in office. (Make sure you explain your reasoning with facts!)

*** This paper is worth 100 points and is DUE ON DECEMBER 3, 2010 ****** NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED

POINT TOTALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

FORMAT/TYPED - 10 POINTS

LENGTH - 15 POINTS

WORK CITED PAGE AND SOURCES - 15 POINTS

CONTENT - 60 POINTS (20 POINTS FOR EACH TOPIC ANSWERED.)

BELLWORK

1. Take out your notes on the Presidential Powers, Third Parties, and Electoral College

CLASSWORK

1. Quiz on Executive Branch - may use notes taken in class. 

NO SCHOOL TODAY!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!