BR 4/14/14

What career would you like to have? Look up the annual salary of that career.
Fashion designer - $60,000

Farmer - up to $60,000

personal buisness - up to $100,00

BR 4/10/14

I would spend it it on groceries each week which all together would be about $320 which includes food and drinks
Also I will spend it on some food when I go out which will cost about $20 a week so I would of spent $80 for that
Also I might go to the movies once or twice so about $14 there
also I would get some clothes for about $80 and then I will get gum for about $6

citizenship test

90%

BR 4/8/14

Obama is going to sign two actions that will equal pay laws. It is stated that these will only apply to companies with federal contracts. Also one of them will prohibit federal contractors from firing people.

BR 4/7/14

What should the requirements be for an immigrant to become a United States citizen? LIST 3 IDEAS

-A Test.

-Language Class

-Change their name.

Hispanic Picture

What do the peoples faces reflect?

Anger.

Give an example of how this might happen today.

Hispanic people may think that they are treated differently and retaliate.

What is going on in the picture?

People are protesting that this is their land too, and that they belong with signs and flags.

What is happening in America at the time the picture was taken?

Americans were living on a normal day.

BR 4-2-14

What do you think will be the most difficult part of the "discrimination" project?

Not talking.

Notes on Chapter 22

heterogeneous- society is composed of diff. people or cultures.

immigrant- a legal person from another country.

reservation- public land given to the native americans by the u.s.

refugee- go to a new land seeking protection.

assimilation- you change your culture to adapt to another.
Asian Americans came to america in 1850s and 1860s
Chinese exclusion act of 1882-wanted them to stay out for 80 years but only lasted 20
WWII-all Japanese were evacuated to the pacific coast in case they are traders.
Just because the law says something doesn't mean that people will not still do it.
You cant change how people feel but something has to be done
1870s-19502 no meaningful legislation passed in regards to civil rights
The civil rights act of 1964 - debated for 83 days straight
       -voting provisions
        -public services
        -Federal funding programs could not discriminate for the same reasons.
        -Employers and labor unions could not also
Civil rights act of 1968 or "open housing act" - Cannot refuse housing selling or renting (still segregated today)
Title IX - forbids descrimination against genders in sports and funding
Affirmiative action
   -requires employers take positive steps
   -Employers must meet quotas
   -reverse descrimination is discrimination against the majority group
    - be "color bling"
The Bakke case:
       -Allan bakke sued cal u because he didnt get into the medical program
       -won the case
       - Similar cases are done now
it is predicted that in 25 years the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary.
Heterogeneous- society is composed of different people or cultures.
Immigrants- Legal alien from a different country.
Reservation- public land given to the Native Americans by the United States government. 
Refugee- moved to another country for their protection. 
Assimilation- adapt to the majority's culture.

-U.S. prominently white today
Populations that have grown: African American, Asian American, Hispanic American
African Americans: suffered unjust treatment longer- 14% of people in U.S.--equality led by African Americans
-6 million Native Americans-Indian Education Act of 1972-help the Native Americans
-Hispanic Americans-Spanish speaking background-50 million in U.S.- divided by four subgroups: Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rico, Central and South

-Chinese laborers were the first Asians to come to America in large numbers in 1850-1860's-- often faced violence because white workers were unhappy
-World War II all Japanese were evacuated to pacific coast even native born/concentration camps
-congress changed its ways realized was unjust

-those who oppose civil rights often believe you cant change morality by passing a law
-1870-1890's no meaningful legislation passed in regards to civil rights
-Civil Rights Act of 1964- passed after longest debate in senate history (83 days)-- made changes- voting provisions, public services could no longer deny access based on race, religion, etc, federal funding programs could not discriminate for same reasons, employers and labor unions could not discriminate
-Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Open Housing Act) could not refuse renting/selling living space to any person due to discrimination
-Housing still one of the most segregated areas in American life today
-Affirmative Action-employers must meet quotas for minority groups/genders, reverse discrimination-discrimination against the majority group denied opportunities so minority groups have more opportunities

-an American citizen is a person that swears allegiance to the united states
-before 1860's citizenship was not important to people living in the united states
-constitution declares a person can become an American citizen by birth or through naturalization
-90% of Americans are citizens by birth
-voluntarily abandon citizenship-called expatriation
-quota for immigration-limits the number of people allowed from each country/territory
-immigration act of 1965-did away with quota system allowed 270,000 immigrants to united states special preference given to immediate family in united states
-deportation-legal process by which aliens are required to leave the country

BR 4/1/14

Should this be something that is mandatory? Do you think these cameras will actually make a difference in driving?

Yes. Yes.

BR 3/27/14

      someone could choose for me because I don't have that much of an opinion on any of this. Although sometimes people don't think about their choices. Then other people won't agree and there will be a problem with who is right.people should think before they choose.

BR 3/24

UNICEF has declared about 59 people dead from Ebola. Experts are unable to identify the disease. The first symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever. They are just urging people to keep a good hygiene.

Court Cases

Religion.

The father of a little girl is atheist, and does not want his daughter practicing religious acts. She is in Elementary School and has to recite the pledge every day at school. The father is suing the school because of the words "under God" in the pledge. The Magistrate Judge concluded that the Pledge is constitutional, and the District Court agreed and dismissed the complaint.

School System.

In texas the schools are big on sports. At the sports the kids would lead in a pre-game prayer.  A number of students sued, arguing that such solemnizing statements or prayers constituted an endorsement of religion, violating the Establishment Clause. They found that the student speech was not private. The control the school maintained over the content of the student speech registered government preference for religious speech or prayer

Minority.

This case involves a white woman who applied to the University of Texas. She did not get accepted because of the color of her skin. She said that she was higher in her class and she was in more activities than some of the people who got accepted. She stated that the only known difference was the color of their skin. Texas' argument was that they wanted diversity.

Notes 3/20

Inferior courts were created to function beneath the supreme court.
There are 94 district courts.
12 judicial districts. then broken down on population.
677 judges for 350,000 cases.
FISA = foreign intelligence surveillance court
districts get criminal and civil cases
each court has 6-28 judges and 1 supreme court justice
court of appeals get nation-wide cases
court of international trade - a federal trial court - only tries civil cases that arise out of the nations customs and other trade related laws.
9 judges

BR 3/20

Judicial activism.

Chapter 18 section 1

Souter, David Hackett 

BR 3/19

What is your opinion of Flight 370's disappearance? Is this an issue that should concern America?

I think that it is crazy that it disappeared and that it should concern american.

BR 3/12

1.  Why did air traffic control fail to notify authorities that plane was so far off route.
The radar was turned off.

2.  Research and explain possible causes for the problems with the plane.
It could have ran out of gas.

BR 3/11

1.  Should pharmaceutical companies put people ahead of profits?

Yes.

2.  Should government be able to compel pharmaceutical companies to provide life saving medicines?

Yes.

Campaign Ads

1. Who is the ad targeting?
People who drive.
All Americans.
All Americans.

2. Does it send a positive or negative message?
Positive
Positive
Negative

3. Do you think the ad is effective at delivering its message?
Yes.
Yes.
No.

4. How is ad different that it would be betrayed in 2014?
its in black and white.
It wouldn't be done differently.
It would be a little more upbeat.

5. Would your vote be affected by the campaign ad?
No.
Yes.
Yes.

BR 3/10/14

1.  Summarize what you believe to be important in the budget.

2.  Who benefits the most from the proposed budget?

BR 2/28/14

yes I believe it violated their right of freedom of expression and schools should not have that much power. while I believe it makes it better, the chanting should not have been allowed in 2010 but wearing clothes with the flag on it should be allowed.

Exit Slip on 30th

1. Congress has power to regulate commerce
2.Direct taxes must be apportioned based on population.
3. Can't tax exports
4. Difference between direct and indirect taxes

Notes

Section one -
The president is the chief of state.
The president is also the most powerful role in the country.
The president talks and greats other countries.
The president is head of executive branch.
To be president you have to be 35 years old.

Section two-

Notes-powerpoint

congress writes the laws
president-head of executive
president is =
chief of state
chief executive
chief administrator
chief diplomat
president can not declare war
Obama = democrat
to be a president you have to be 35 a us citizen and lived here for 14 years
presidential term =
4 year term FDR was there the longest 22nd amendment prevents them from staying
400k the president makes
vice president - president in waiting
balancing the ticket
the president appoints a new vice president
TWO electoral votes
election of 1800 made first tie

BR 3-3-14

if the president dies what do you think the order of succsession is?

the vice president

2/27/14

Are college athletes employees of the university?
Yes.

Should they be paid why or why not?
Yes, because they help the schools publicity and recruiting and they give the school money by the amount people have to pay to get into games and food.

Bill

S 804

One Hundred Thirteenth Congress

1st Session

S. 804

To increase funding for people in need after a disaster.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 13, 2014

Mrs. Alisha Robinson introduced the following bill; which was read once and referred to the Committee on disaster relief funding.

A BILL

To have people pay more to get better funding for disaster victims.

            Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

           Disaster Victims Act of 2013.

SEC.2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES

           

(a)  Findings – Congress finds the following statistics that six out of every ten people are affected by not having the resources to get back of their feet after a disaster.

(b)  Purposes – The purposes of this Act are too give disaster victims a better chance a good future, and everyone affected by a disaster will benefit from our help.

SEC. 3. PROVISIONS

            list parts of the bill (how exactly it will work)

            (a)  We will take money through an insurance server.

(b)Everyone is insured help.

            (c)They will be paying up to twenty dollars a month per family.

(d)We will hire people to go in and help repair houses and broken hearts.

             

SEC.4. APPROPRIATIONS

           

            (a)  It will cost about two million dollars each year.

           

            (b)  The money will come from the people. We will be adding additional disaster insurance to every person bill; that they have to pay. It will insure that if anything major happens in their town that they will get the help needed.

BR 2/12/14

Give a rough outline of your bill. What are the provisions and how are they going to be paid for?

To prevent mass destruction, and by donations.

BR 1/31/14

would you build the keystone pipeline even if it had adverse environmental affects?

No.

BR 2/5/14

does the government have a right to restrict what people on food stamps are buying? why or why not?

Yes, because they are getting help without doing anything.

BR 2/7/14

If you could make a law about anything what would you write a law about?

I would write a law that everybody had to take a parenting class to be decided whether they are fit to have children or not before they can.

BR 2/10/14

California.

1.  is the chief oversight committee of the United States Senate.
2.  homeland security was added to its responsibilities in 2004
3.   The committee serves as the Senate's chief investigative and oversight committee.

BR 2/4/14

1. We will fund the war by not having it.
locker tax
steal checks
fundraisers
2. I would only ask for volunteers.
3.USPS.
4. Bridgeport has offered to send money and supplies but expects to be re-payed once the war is over.

BR 1/30/14

would 2 inches do that here?
No.

can you imagine living in a place where nobody is used to the snow?
Yes.

do you find these stories funny, appalling, sad?
Sad.

BR 1/17/14

is the coach justified in suing the player? if not where do we draw the line with lawsuits?

no, when it sounds ridiculous.

Senate Outline

The Senate
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state            
A continuous body:        all the seats are never up for grab at the same time
Term Length:          6           
Term Limit:   none            

Originally elected by     state legislatures          

17 Amendment changed procedures to election by voters.

Before this amendment the Senate was nicknamed the         millionaires club        due too the purchasing of seats.

Only one senator for each state is elected at any given election

Exceptions        death and retire              

Formal

1.  age 30
2. state residence
3. citizen for 9 years

Informal

1. money

Other Senators can exclude a member with a majority vote

This has been done on   3       occasions

Senators  have the power to punish their colleagues for disorderly conduct

With a       2/3              vote the senate can expel one of its members

This has been done         15     times

14 of which were during the       civil war    

BR 1/16/14

Have you seen the same outcome in Barbour County.

No.

BR 1/15/14

Who is your favorite president?

Abraham Lincoln.

BR 1/14/14

 Who is Barbour County's representative to the House of Representatives?

Mary Poling and Joe Manchin.

BR 13/16/13

The 22nd Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The Apollo Chorus Performs Handel’s “Messiah” at Harris Theater and Symphony Center

Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo

. Christmas Around the World & Holiday of Lights

 Christkindlmarket on Daley Plaza

Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

The Art Institute of Chicago's Wreathing of the Lions

The official City of Chicago Tree Lighting

The Thanksgiving Day Parade

Welcome Yule! at Symphony Center

BR 12/11/13

1.  Do you believe the police have the same rights to "snoop" in personal cell phone usage as the NSA does?  Or is this a separate entity with different rights?   
There is a difference.

2. Do we live in a society where privacy is a thing of the past?  
Yes.

3.  Why would they use this technique? 
It is what they like.

4.  What other areas should be closely monitored?  
Big cities.

BR 12/9/13

Yes they can with a probable cause.
The don't want to be in law suits.

BR 12/6/13

He won the noble prize.
He helped with human rights
He had the fifa cup in South Africa in 2009