Government

Homework for 12/13/11- Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation (Art. Of Con as I call them) were the first terms of government written for our nation. They were enacted before the United States were free from British rule (we were pretty confident we would have victory), and only lasted until 1786. We will talk about the issues tomorrow, tonight you need to look at the details.

Read Chapter 2, section 3 about the Articles of Confederation. Any notes you take can be used on the quiz. Be sure to include the following:
 * A list of the powers given to Congress (the new national government) and the limits given to them. (So, basically know what they CAN and CANNOT do according to the Articles of Confederation.
 * Details about the ONLY successful decision made under the Art of Con.
 * Summarize the event considered the “last straw” of the Art. Of Con.- this happened and the government leaders realized that perhaps we need to revise our Constitution.

Journal #1 Video Links: Egypt's Revolution: [|Violence], [|Struggle for Power], [|Victory] (Watch approximately 5 minutes of each).

Here are the links for your "Buying the Vote" webquest:

Congress: [|www.house.gov] [|www.senate.gov]

Money and the Committee: [|www.OpenSecrets.org]

Lobbying: [|www.twyman-whitney.com/americancitizen/links/lobbies.htm]

Interest Groups: [|Thomas.gov] [|Trouble Understanding the Thomas site?]