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

CH 21 Section 4 Notes

An American citizen is a person that swear allegiance to the U.S. and is entitled to its protection of its laws. before the 1860's citizenship was not important to people living in the united states. 14th amendment was first constitutional definition. the constitution declares that a person becomes an 90% of americans are citizens by birth. Wong Kim Ark sued the supreme court because it says if you are born here you are a citizen no matter if your parents are a citizen or not. naturalization- legal process when a person can become a citizen of another country at some point after birth. usually naturalization is done individually, a person chooses to go through the process. collective naturalization- when entire groups are granted citizenship through en masse, granted citizenship through a treaty or an act. every American citizen has the right to voluntary abandon his/her citizenship: this is called expatriation. it is illegal for congress to take away citizenship for something you have done. naturalized citizens can lose their citizenship through denaturalization. marriage does not make a person a citizen it only shortens the time of the naturalization process. congress has exclusive power to regulate the crossing of this nations border. quotas for immigration began to exist- it limits the number of people allowed in the country. immigration act of 1965- did away with the quota system up to 270,000 immigrants are allowed into the U.S. each year. The immigration act of 1990 governs admission of aliens into the U.S. this act allows 675,000 immigrants into the U.S. each year, special preferences to people with occupational talent. some people get denied of coming to the U.S. deportation is legal process when aliens are required to leave country. biggest reason for deportation- illegal immigrant.

BR 4-8-14

obama is signing to strengthen equal pay laws. he's trying to make sure that women have equal pay as men. this only applies to women working in federal contracts.

Naturalazation Self Test Score

19/25    76%

Chapter 21 Section 3 Notes

-Those with civil rights often believe you cant change morality by passing a law.
-Dr. King judicial decrees may not change the heart but they can restrain the heartless.
- The civil rights act 1964 passed after the longest debate in senate history. 83 days.
- voting provision is who can vote, how old you have to be, where you can vote.
- Changed public services.
- Federal funding program could not discriminate for those reasons.
- Employers and labor unions also could not discriminate for those reasons.
-Civil rights act of 1968 open living space to a person due to race, religion, national housing is still one of the most segregated.
- Title 9 forbids discrimination any program on the basis of gender.
- Affirmative action requires employers take positive steps to fix the affects of past discrimination .
- Employers must meet quotas for minority groups genders.
- Many argue this result in reverse discrimination against the majority group. They are denied opportunities.
- Many employers say people should be color blind.
- They want to be seen for their effort and ability to work. Not the race, skin color or any of that.
- California, Washington, Michigan and Nebraska voters passed measured to eliminate all affirmative action plans.
- The Bakke Case. Allen Bakke sued the University of California  because he was denied acess to their medical school due to affirmative action.
-Since the Bakke case the court has made decisions regarding similar cases, quotas can be used when needed.
- Justice Sandra J OConnor predicts in 25 years, the use of racial prefrences will no longer be necessary.

BR 4-7-14

know some of the most common basic american ideals
Know common basic american facts, ex. Who was the first president?
Know how you are going to provide for yourself in America.

Discrimitory Picture Assigment African American

 

1. The peoples face in the picture are all different. The white police men are forcing the dog on to bite him. The African American's face shows fear.
2. Racism still plays a big factor in American against the African American. I think this could still happen today if a African American went to a place that nobody welcomed them to.
3. The dog is attacking the mans leg while the white police man cheers the dog on. The dog has ripped the African American mans pants leg apart. While he just is forced to allow it to happen.
4. Slavery is going on during the period of time this photo was taken. This is when the police men was using to discriminate.

BR 4-2-14

I don't like this assignment. Its very racist. It needs to be removed. I think asking for permission for everything we do is a little extreme. We could've done something less serious instead of doing this project.

CHAPTER 21 NOTES

Heterogeneous- diff people cultures etc.
Immigrant- legal aliens that move to another country.
Reservation- Public land referring to given land from the government.
Refugee- Someone who is saved or saves someone. live here for protection purposes.
Assimilation- Adapting to another culture.
Immigrants are on the rise.
African Americans have been discriminated longer than any other group.
Native Americans got almost wiped out by war and desires.
They had a very high infant mortality rate
American settlers brought many diseases that hurt the Indian population.
Poverty, joblessness and alcoholism still plague many Indian tribes.
They die younger.
The Indians babies die more on average than other races.
Hispanic has a Spanish speaking background.
Hispanics can be any race.
There are 50 million Hispanics in the US.
ASAIN AMERICANS were the first laborers to come to America.
White workers were unhappy.
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 made Chinese illegal to move to US.
During WWII all Japanese were evacuated to the pacific coast even native born.
Congress admitted they were wrong.
Women were treated unfairly with education, property rights, and employment opportunities.
They don't get paid as much.
It is illegal to pay women less than men.

BR 4-1-14

I think that all new cars should have it because I can see how it helps but older cars should be okay

3-31

Yes I think racism is still used today. I hear racist words between people everyday at my school. If it is used in school then it is still used in the world in 2014. I think racism will never be stopped. It will carry on for years and years to come.

BR 3-27

I think the justices should stay the way they are. I don't like the idea of the justices serving for their life span. It isn't fair to any other candidate that wants to run for the office. That's why I think the justices need to stay the way they are.

BR 3-24

The disease is spreading throughout Guinea. It is a deadly disease and it is killing people everyday. People are suggested to keep clean and don't touch any positions that belong to dead or ill. They advise people to stay away from eating animals that come from the bush because the meat can be contaminated.

3-20 Notes

-Inferior Courts were created to function beneath the supreme court.
- They have 12 Judicial Districts
- They have 677 Judges.
- There are 94 district courts.
-A multi Judge panel is when more than one Judges vote on a case.
- Alien Terrorist Remove Courts are 5 year terms.
- Aliens are from a foreign Country.
- District Courts hear both criminal and Civil Cases.
- A civil case has to do with money.
- A criminal case has to do against you. A crime you committed.
- Most decisions in the federal district courts are final meaning the cases start and end there.
- A few cases go to higher court.
- Each court has 6-28 Judges and 1 supreme Court Justice is assigned to each district.
- The court of appeals for the federal court hear nation wide cases.
- Normally have 3 judge panels.
- A federal trial court only tries civil cases that arise out of the nations customs.
- There is 9 Judges.

BR 3-20

Judicial Activism because I agree with things it covers more topics.

Assignment 3-19

Ground Floor:
1. In the Filing Room, over 8000 petitions are sent in each year and hope they are granted by the members of the supreme court.
2. The press room is used for the supreme court to release opinions.
1st Floor:
1. The Conference Rooms are utilized for events of the Court as well as occasional television appearances by the Justices.
2. The Lawyers Lounge Room is where attorneys will gather for final preparations and instructions before entering the Courtroom for oral argument in front of the nine justices.
2nd Floor:
1. Justices gather in a private second floor Dining hall to have an informal, yet traditional lunch together after their courtroom experience.
2. The John Marshall Dining Room is a  private room just for the Justices, it contains portraits of James Madison and William Marbury from the famous Marbury v. Madison case establishing judicial review.
3rd Floor:
1. The Supreme Court Library contains all the volumes of State and Federal law as well as many other legal books and documents.
2. The Supreme Court Library is located on the third floor of the Supreme Court building, this private room is for the use of the Supreme Court as well members of the Supreme Court bar.

BR 3-19

In my opinion, the flight being lost is kind of hard to believe. I don't understand how a airplane can become lost in the sky. They have so much advanced technology now. I don't get how the plane isn't traceable. The US needs to consider the chances the plane has been taken over by terrorist. And need to plan incase this has happened.

BR 3-18

Ukraine is threatening Crimea. I think the US should just stay out of other countries business. It is not our business. We should just stay away and avoid it instead of becoming involved.

Campain

2012 Election
1. Obama is targeting Romney.
2. Negative.
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes
2008 Election
1. The people in America
2. Positive
3.Yes
4. No
5. Yes

BR 3-10-14

To tax more of the upper class people. Lower class people will benefit more when the upper class people are spending more.

Notes 3-7-14

1. National conventions are called every 4 years to nominate presidential candidates.
2. Party Primary is what the parties use to select its nomination.
3. The delegate selection process began as a winner take all.
4. Caucuses are a closed meeting of a political party.
5. Convention schedule last 4 days.
6. Typically the current president is nominated.
7.

Slide show notes 3-6-14

1. President is chosen by electoral college.
2. In 1800, Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson had the first tie in a presidential election.
3. The 12th amendment separates the elections to vice president election and presidential elections.

BR 3-5-14

The vice president will take the presidents position. Then hold a election to find a new vice president to help out.

BR 2-28

Yes, this violates our freedom of speech. I think we are able to support our flag and be proud about it. The american flag symbolizes our freedom, so we should be able to flaunt it.

BR 2-27

No, the athletes aren't employees. They shouldn't be paid. It is a privilege to play sports at a college. They deserve to not be payed.

BR 2-11-14

My bill is about the minimum wage reform in New York City. I vote to raise minimum wage to hopefully give people more money. The only issue is if we raise minimum wage, then the cost of living will also rise.

2-10-14

New York. Minimum Wage Reform. If minimum wage rises, cost of living will go up. If lowered, the cost of living will go down but you will be making less money. If it stays the same, you will be having just as much of a hard time as you are now. So you are pretty much in trouble either way.

BR 2-7-14

My law would be against Kristyn Leigh Jones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BR 2-5-14

I think they should be restricted to buy only necessity items. People taking the food stamps and buying junk food needs to stop. People buy stuff that is not even a healthy choice. And a lot of the people that get food stamps is very able to get out and make a living to pay for the food.

WAR!!!!

1. First, We need money. Tax more alcohol. Put a tax on current cell phone bill. You have to pay to go to detention.
2. Institute a draft. Make requirements 21 years old. Can not be a only son. Have to have knowledge of the area. Must be tough.
3. Bring back the pony express. Message doves.
4. Bridgeport funds sounds great.

BR 2-4-14

This violates the freedom of speech. I hate the lawsuits. Its a he said she said case.

BR 1-31-14

I think it is a great idea. Gas prices will be cheaper. If its monitored, it will be a great advantage to society.

BR 1-30-14

I think that West Virginia people wouldn't mind snow like that. 2 inches of snow isn't anything.

3 descriptions

1. They have a college degree.
2. They have political experience.
3. They all have money.

BR 1-17-14

The coach shouldn't sue the player. He is only a kid. He was excited he scored a point for his team. I don't think he should be a coach

Senate Outline

The Senate
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent         Entire State                             
A continuous body:            There is always senators that will be returning.                                                              
Term Length:              6 years                     
Term Limit:               None                       

Originally elected by         State Legislature                                   

17 Amendment changed procedures to election by voters.

Before this amendment the Senate was nicknamed the       Millionaire Club                              due too the purchasing of seats.

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

Exceptions          Death, Retirement                              

Formal

1.  30 years old.
2.  Live in U.S. 9 years.
3. Live in state you run for.

Informal

1. Party, name familiarity, gender, race, political experience, fundraising ability.

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

I think birth rate has increased in Barbour County. I have a lot of pregnant friends. I don't think that anything can help the birth rate. I think it will be a increasing problem for many years to come.

4 things I learned

1. We learned about representatives.
2. We learned about districts.
3. We learned about how candidates chose to select districts.
4. We learned about how people vote for candidates.

BR 1-15-14

Bill Clinton is my favorite president. He made America better. He kept America out of debt. He fought against Communism.

BR 1-14-13

1. Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller
2.Mary Poling

BR 1-13-14

Yes, The water needs to be tested. The chemical spill could be harmful to West Virginia people. The water needs to be examined and checked and then given a okay to the people so they can drink it.

BR 1-10-14

Yes, I think that they will  be able to keep them same. No, I  would rather be safe than sorry. I'm not into Olympics anyway.

BR 1-9-14

Her family should decide if she gets the tube. It isn't any bodies else decision. I would do the same thing her family would. Give her the tube and let her live.