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week 3 =__ 8.3 __= media type="custom" key="20269004" =__ 8.4 __=
 * ===// Define the words "source," "bias," and "reliable." //===
 * ===// Why is it important for resources to be reliable? //===

// reliable // : That may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.
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 * 1) Its important to have a reliable source so that you don't make the wrong decisions or you know the truth of what ever it is.
 * ===// What characteristics make these websites so convincing? //===
 * ===// What evidence is available to prove that these websites are hoax sites? //===
 * ===// How can we determine if sources on the internet are reliable or not? //===
 * ===// Which types of sources are reliable and in which circumstances? //===
 * 1) How many views they have or good comments.
 * 2) A website that has an opinion built in to its imfromation that focuses more on whats wrong or right than providing information
 * 3) by seeing if allot of others have the same thing.
 * 4) the news paper when its talking about the election

= = =__ 9.2 __= = = = = The highest court of the U.S =__ 9.3 __=
 * What is the Supreme Court?**

= = =__ 9.4 __= You have gotten a preview of a recently heard Supreme Court Case. Here is an info graphic of the Supreme Court. State what the judicial branch of government is: what do they do?The branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary.Their job is to explain the laws of this country under the Constitution. They must decide if laws are constitutional.9.5**Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District** = = = = =__ 9.6 __= = = = = //It's easy to view all the different types of cases, videos exc. it’s also very easy to navigate around site// = = = = //You can’t write directly on the poster, everything is a click too views each thing; I wish there was kind of a different format to it.// = = = = //you can do more you can add music, add videos, you can access links faster. its more convenient// = =
 * Christopher Eckhart (16 years old) decided to wear black armbands protesting the Vietnam War
 * The principals of the Des Moines schools adopted a policy banning the wearing of armbands to school
 * Tinker and Christopher Eckhart chose to violate this policy, and the next day John Tinker also did so. All were suspended.
 * ACLU agreed to help the family with the lawsuit against Des Moines Independent Community School District
 * U.S. District Court, upheld the decision of the Des Moines school board.
 * A tie vote in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit meant that the U.S. District Court's decision continued to stand, and forced the Tinkers and Eckhart’s to appeal to the Supreme Court directly.
 * //What do you like about this?//
 * //What do you not like?//
 * //How is this different from making a traditional poster on paper or trifold board?//
 * //Have you used glogster before?//

= = =__ 10.1 __= = = Where you fall = = In these six cases, your opinions were most closely aligned with the **center** of the court. = = =__ 10.2 __= = = Executive Branch-the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive = = Judicial Branch-the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary. = = Legislative Branch-The branch of government having the power to make laws; the legislature.

= = =__ 10.6 __= = = YOUR SCORE IS: 8 OUT OF 10 ON THE CONSTITUTION FACTS QUIZ! = = YOUR CONSTITUTION I.Q. IS: CONSTITUTION WHIZ KID = = THE AVERAGE SCORE FOR PEOPLE FROMMA IS 7.43 = = THE AVERAGE SCORE NATIONALLY IS 7.30 = =

= = =__ 10.7 __= = = Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, was a quintessential 'Renaissance man.' He was a writer, inventor, politician, lawyer, diplomat and dynamic leader. He spoke many languages and was interested in everything. He had a complicated personal life after his wife died at a fairly young age. He had several children and was quite tall. He is usually best remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence, but he was also an important President. He negotiated with Napoleon Bonaparte of France to make the Louisiana Purchase, which changed the course of American history. = =

= = Yes, I think I'm somewhat like Thomas Jefferson. When it comes to the basic things like being interested in everything and have an adventurous personality. = =

= = =__ 11.1 __= = =
 * the supreme law of the United States
 * fundamental principles

=__ 11.3 __= Establishes the first of the three branches of the government, the Legislature. Establishes the second of the three branches of government, the Executive Establishes the last of the three branches of government, the Judiciary Concerns the states Describes the process whereby the Constitution may be altered Establishes the Constitution and the laws and treaties of the United States made in accordance with it as the supreme law of the land, forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding a governmental position and holds the United States under the Constitution responsible for debts incurred by the United States under the Articles of Confederation. Provides how many state ratifications were necessary in order for the Constitution to take effect and how a state could ratify it. =__ 12.2 __= =__ 12.3 __= Taxes Because Its important that people have a vote for something thats going to be to them.
 * Article I – The Legislature
 * Article II – The Executive
 * Article III – The Judiciary
 * Article IV – Relations among States
 * Article V – Amending the Constitution
 * Article VI – Supremacy of National Government
 * Article VII – Ratification
 * Policy Platform
 * Taxes-A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government
 * Economy-thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.
 * Foreign Policy
 * Health Care-social insurance for the ill and injured.
 * Immigration-A government department dealing with applications from foreign citizens who wish to live in a particular country.
 * Energy/Environment