BELLWORK

Background information for Presidential election.

1. When and where were you born?

2. Describe your family life. (Brothers? Sisters?)

3. How would you describe yourself?

4. How would others describe you?

CLASSWORK

1. Discussion on President Obama's decision to declare a national emergency regarding the H1N1 epidemic.

2. Review of upcoming election on November 3rd regarding the override and other initiatives Arizona voters will vote on.

3. Internet assignment: Identify the key 17 positions in line for the Presidency and the name of the person who currently holds the position of secretary.

BELLWORK

1. Identify your opinion on the following statement.

The President’s personality plays a large role in his/her election?

Agree Strongly   Agree Somewhat   No Opinion    Disagree Somewhat  Disagree Strongly

2. What if voters feel that the candidates are “all the same?”
How will they make a choice?

CLASSWORK

1. Identify key duties of the POTUS via power point presentation. (Take Notes)

2. Using the information received via notes, create a want-ad for the POTUS.

3. Campaign groups will list 5 key political issues and identify the candidates stance on each of the issues.

4. Campaign groups will then create a poster for their candidate containing the following information: candidates name, party name, and slogan.

HOMEWORK DUE TODAY IN CLASS