American Issues Midterm Review
Know the historical significance/position/party of the following people: Thurgood Marshall, William Rehnquist, Sandra Day O’Connor, Nancy Pelosi, Robert Byrd, George Voinovich, Sherrod Brown, Steven LaTourette Geraldine Ferraro., Howard Dean., Dick Cheney, Gerald Ford, Nelson Rockefellor, Ross Perot.
Know all 9 current Supreme Court members
Identify the Chief Justice.
The role of the states in the redistricting process.
The role of the Census Bureau in the redistricting process
The role of the party in the redistricting process
Leadership structure in the House and Senate- No names beyond Speaker of the House and President Pro-Tempore.
Basic powers of congress
Significance of the election of 1800 and 1796
The 12th, 22nd and 25th Amendments.
Role of the states in the Electoral college- Winner take all etc.
Criticisms of the Electoral College
Benefits of the Electoral College
Proposed solutions to the Electoral College
Role of the states in the primary election
Super Tuesday
Iowa Caucus
New Hampshire Primary
Types of party systems
Types of minor parties
Barriers to 3rd party success
Theories on the origins of government
Requirements to be a “state”
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
History in Film: Gattaca
Gattaca
Essay should be roughly 3 pages double spaced and contain an opening paragraph with a thesis statement. Due 12/12/08
Select one of the two following options:
1. The caption of the movie reads: "There Is No Gene for The Human Spirit". Describe what this means in the context of Vincent's struggle to overcome his perceived genetic disadvantages. Is nature (DNA) more important than nurture (home environment) in determining whether a person will be successful or not. Defend you answer.
2. Genetic screening for some diseases already exists - children are tested for many diseases at birth. It is conceivable that the number and scope of testing of newborns may broaden in the future. Do you think that newborns should be tested for other traits, such as alcoholism, heart problems, or even intelligence? If tests can be performed on a newborn or even an adult, who has the right to your genetic information - do employers, do spouses, and do insurance companies have the right to your profile. Defend your position.
Essay should be roughly 3 pages double spaced and contain an opening paragraph with a thesis statement. Due 12/12/08
Select one of the two following options:
1. The caption of the movie reads: "There Is No Gene for The Human Spirit". Describe what this means in the context of Vincent's struggle to overcome his perceived genetic disadvantages. Is nature (DNA) more important than nurture (home environment) in determining whether a person will be successful or not. Defend you answer.
2. Genetic screening for some diseases already exists - children are tested for many diseases at birth. It is conceivable that the number and scope of testing of newborns may broaden in the future. Do you think that newborns should be tested for other traits, such as alcoholism, heart problems, or even intelligence? If tests can be performed on a newborn or even an adult, who has the right to your genetic information - do employers, do spouses, and do insurance companies have the right to your profile. Defend your position.
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