8-31-12 BR

I think that it should be required to have an ID so that underage kids won't just vote for who their parents vote for. It would cause an inacurate vote.

10 similarities between John Hancock and Robert Yates

1. Anti-federalists
2. had slaves
3. both signed the Constitution
4. both supported the Bill of Rights
5. within 1 year of age
6. old
7. liked ladies
8. both were males
9. smoked pipes
10. had kids

Silent Debate

Who are you? How old are you in 1787?        I am Robert Yates. I was 49.

Are you a federalist or not?        I'm an Anti-Federalist.

What is your personal history up to 1787?       My job was to be a surveyor and in 1777, I was appointed to the New York supreme court.

What was your role in the Convention?        Along with John Lansing Jr., I helped represent New York.

What stated views would explain your actions during the Convention?     I was the most vocal delegate in support of individual liberties and highly supported the Bill of Rights.

What is your stance during the ratifying conventions?     My stance is to support individual liberties

What are your views on the new plan of government?     I think the Judiciary and Legislative branches will end up destroying themselves. Congress has way too much power, especially over the states.

BR 8-30-12

New Orleans better have out their brooms, cause it's a mess. Over 7000 have evacuated. There are many flooded homes.

8-28-12 BR civics

I think he should be allowed to pray. It is his own religion.

8-29-12 BR civics

I think it's stupid to fake your own death, but it shouldn't be illegal as long as you aren't collecting insurance.

8-27 NOTES

-ratification- to ratify - to approve
-constitution signed sept 17 1787 at constitutional convention
-federalist ( supported constitution) James Madison ( leader), James Wilson, Rufus King, John Jay, George Read, alexander hamilton, roger sherman
-Anti federalists (against constitution) Patrick Henry, George Mason, Richard Lee, Elbridge Gerry, George Clinton, Sam Adams, Rob Yates, Melancton Smith
-The Federal Papers - written by 3 men - to convince us to support constitution
-Constitution says 9/13 states must ratify the constitution for it to become a legal doc.
-Delaware - 1st state
-New Hampshire- 9th state
-Rhode Island- last of 13 states to ratify
-Federalists included:
John Hancock (Massachusetts)
Alexander Hamilton (New York)
James Madison (Virginia) [Madison would often switch between sides]
John Jay (New York) --- these 3 guys wrote The Federalist Papers
George Washington (Virginia)
John Adams (Massachusetts)

Most all of the Founders who framed the Constitution supported ratification, EXCEPT:
George Mason (Virginia)
Edmund Randolph (Virginia)
Elbridge Gerry (Massachusetts)

Other anti-federalists included:
Samuel Adams (Massachusetts)
Patrick Henry (Virginia)
Richard Henry Lee (Virginia)


Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Which_Founding_Fathers_were_federalists_and_which_were_anti-federalists#ixzz24ls0cBim

civics 8-27 br

I think that it is discrimination. Religion shouldn't matter when it comes to firing someone.

8-24-12

People are making fake candidate profiles. It gives people the wrong impression. It makes them lose votes.

civics assignment for August 23, 2012

1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences)

-The constitution is the reason why we have our independence. It is a written document that separated us from England. And we all know, no one wants to be a part of England.

2. How would your life be without the constitution ?  
-It would probably be a lot less satisfying. We wouldn't have near as much freedom as we do today. We also wouldnt have a democracy.

3. Define the following words:

Ratification

-to confirm

Faction

-A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, esp. in politics

Federalism

-The federal principle or system of government

Federalist/ Antifederalist

-An advocate or supporter of federalism

Compromise

-An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions

The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

- an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the United States Constitution. It retained the bicameral legislature as proposed by James Madison, along with proportional representation in the lower house, but required the upper house to be weighted equally between the states

Checks and Balances

- Under this model, the state is divided into branches, each with separate and independent powers and areas of responsibility so that no branch has more power than the other branches. The normal division of branches is into an executive, a legislature, and a judiciary

Democratic Republic

-A democratic republic is a country that is both a republic and a democracy. It is one where ultimate authority and power is derived from the citizens. However, in practice countries that describe themselves as democratic republics do not always hold free or fair elections.

Delegated Powers of the Federal Government

-Constitutional powers assigned to one Government agency.

Reserved Powers of the State Governments

-a power that can be empowered by the state without the approval of another branch of the government

Separation of Powers

-a model of the governments of the state

Civil Liberties
-provide individuals with specific rights

Civics BR 8-23-12

I'm not really a fan of pro football, but in comparison, you wouldn't catch me wearing a Pitt or Michigan shirt. I think it shows that he will do anything just to get the vote of the American people. In this case, the fans caught on.

citizenship test: PASS

7/10

8-22-12 BR

I don't really like what Obama has done with the country, but I do think he will be elected in November. He didn't really keep any of his promises and raised the national debt by a gigantic amount.

about me

I'm Ian. I plan on going to WVU after graduation.