Monday, March 31, 2014
3/31/14 Racism
Racism is a still a huge issue in 2014. Although the civil rights movement is over and minorities got their rights, many people are still racist today and cause problems. I just read an article the other day about the KKK trying to recruit in some neighborhoods, claiming to be a "Christian Organization" not a hate group. They claimed their numbers were larger today than ever before. Besides that, I've heard many people in general being racist in my area, using slang or just in their jokes. It's something that needs to be addressed.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
BR 3/27/14
I like how they serve for life, but I also do not. I like how they cannot be pressured into making decisions based on being fired, but then how would we get a corrupt one out? I think we need to have laws saying additional ways we could fire them, while keeping their right to serve justly for life. Only be able to fire them if they are actually doing something wrong with their job.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
NOTES 3/20/14
FEDERAL COURTS
District Courts.
handle 350,000 cases with 677 judges, more than 80% of the federal caseload a year.
94 district courts.
12 judicial districts, each one divided into district courts.
two little known multi judge panels, that work on cases to combat terrorism.
FISA meets in secret and allows search warrants for those suspected of terrorism.
Alien terrorist remove court decides if foreigners that become terrorists should be expelled
District courts do not hear cases within original jurisdiction of the supreme court.
they hear both criminal and civil cases.
criminal cases, the US is always the prosecutor. in a civil case, they can be plaintiff or defendant
Most decisions in federal district courts are final, but some can go higher.
COURT OF APPEALS
created by congress to relieve the supreme court of hearing all appealed cases. Each district has 12, plus one court for the federal circuit.
6-28 judges and one supreme court justice is assigned to each district. Normally 3 judge panels. They hear nation wide cases.
COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
federal trial court that only tries civil cases that arise out of the nations customs and other trade related laws. 9 judges appointed by the president and senate.
District Courts.
handle 350,000 cases with 677 judges, more than 80% of the federal caseload a year.
94 district courts.
12 judicial districts, each one divided into district courts.
two little known multi judge panels, that work on cases to combat terrorism.
FISA meets in secret and allows search warrants for those suspected of terrorism.
Alien terrorist remove court decides if foreigners that become terrorists should be expelled
District courts do not hear cases within original jurisdiction of the supreme court.
they hear both criminal and civil cases.
criminal cases, the US is always the prosecutor. in a civil case, they can be plaintiff or defendant
Most decisions in federal district courts are final, but some can go higher.
COURT OF APPEALS
created by congress to relieve the supreme court of hearing all appealed cases. Each district has 12, plus one court for the federal circuit.
6-28 judges and one supreme court justice is assigned to each district. Normally 3 judge panels. They hear nation wide cases.
COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
federal trial court that only tries civil cases that arise out of the nations customs and other trade related laws. 9 judges appointed by the president and senate.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
ACTIVITY 3/18/14
 | 1. | Your Ideal Theoretical Supreme Court Justice (100%) |   | |||
| 2. | Souter, David Hackett (Nominated by George H. W. Bush) (63%) | | More Info | ||
| 3. | Breyer, Stephen Gerald (Nominated by Bill Clinton) (60%) | | More Info | ||
| 4. | Ginsburg, Ruth Joan Bader (Nominated by Bill Clinton) (60%) | | More Info | ||
| 5. | Stevens, John Paul (Nominated by Gerald Ford) (60%) | | More Info | ||
| 6. | Kennedy, Anthony McLeod (Nominated by Ronald Reagan) (56%) | | More Info | ||
| 7. | Alito, Jr., Samuel Anthony (Nominated by George W. Bush) (39%) | | More Info | ||
| 8. | Roberts Jr., John Glover (Nominated by George W. Bush) (39%) | | More Info | ||
| 9. | Scalia, Antonin Gregory (Nominated by Ronald Reagan) (39%) | | More Info | ||
| 10. | Thomas, Clarence (Nominated by George H. W. Bush) (39%) |
BR 3/19/14 Missing flight simulator data probed in Malaysia Flight 370 disappearance
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/19/world/asia/malaysia-airlines-plane/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
I believe it's strange that an entire plane could go missing, means we now have advanced satellite and surveillance technology. I think they pilot knew what he was doing, however. He knows how to fly, why wouldn't he realize how far off he was?
The U.S should help investigate.
I believe it's strange that an entire plane could go missing, means we now have advanced satellite and surveillance technology. I think they pilot knew what he was doing, however. He knows how to fly, why wouldn't he realize how far off he was?
The U.S should help investigate.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
BR 3/18/14 Putin rebuffs West, signs treaty to annex Crimea
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/03/18/russia-crimea-annexation/6554563/
1. Russia wants the Crimea region from Ukraine, so Crimea citizens are voting to break away from Ukraine and join Russia.
2. I don't believe the US has any need to get involved.
1. Russia wants the Crimea region from Ukraine, so Crimea citizens are voting to break away from Ukraine and join Russia.
2. I don't believe the US has any need to get involved.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
BR 3/12/14 Malaysia military says plane turned back
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/03/11/malaysia-airlines-investigation/6282557/
1. They thought it was moving back.
2. Their instruments could have been off, causing them to think they were on track.
1. They thought it was moving back.
2. Their instruments could have been off, causing them to think they were on track.
BR 3/11/14 Thousands beg company to give medication to sick boy
http://usat.ly/1iue3tL
1. Definitly. Medicine is to keep people alive, not exploit them for people to gain money.
2. The government should compel companies to give medicine to help.
1. Definitly. Medicine is to keep people alive, not exploit them for people to gain money.
2. The government should compel companies to give medicine to help.
BR 3/10/14 The Obama budget: What taxpayers should know
http://usat.ly/1inMTAa
1. Tax cuts
2. Low income people.
1. Tax cuts
2. Low income people.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
3/5/14 notes, 3/6/14, 3/7/14 (We're going to miss Mr.Grady 'cause he's the best.)
President
chief of state
Acts as head of gov.
executive
power domestically and abroad
admin.
massive executive branch
diplomat
head of foreign policy
commander in chief
head of the military
QUALIFACATIONS
US born, 35 years of age, live in the US for 14 years.
JFK Youngest elected, Roosevelt youngest ever.
14 consecutive years prior to election.
4 year terms.
Originally no limit on terms, until George Washington refused to seek a third term.
FDR broke this by precedent and won 4 straight terms in office,
22nd Amendment prohibits you from serving more than 2 terms or 10 years.
Pay determined by congress, cannot be changed during term.
May not receive any other pay for work.
Extras: Mansion, Air Forcr One, Personal Bodyguard, Camp David, Health Care, Armored car
President-Vice- SPeaker of the house- Pro/temp, Secretary of State.
If president gets put into a coma, Vice president temporarily takes over by getting the President to say in writing he's unfit for office, or by getting majority vote of the cabinet to write it.
VICE PRESIDENT
Known as president in waiting.
Balances the ticket by getting someone who appeals to people the President may not appeal to.
If vice dies, president appoints a new one with majority Congressional confirmation.
Electoral College
Depending on state votes, you get electoral votes.
The bigger the state, the more power it has.
Originally cast 2 votes
First tie for Presidential Election.
Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson each got 73 votes.
The matter was sent to the house, who chose Thomas Jefferson after a few re-votes
Election of 1800 Led to the 12th Amendment, making a vice presidential election to prevent a tie.
National Convention.
Called every 4 years to officially nominate presidential candidates. Delegates based on electoral votes.
Differences in choices of delegates between republican and democratic parties.
3 uses : Introduce candidates, adopt platform, stir up popular support.
Decice each party uses to select it's nomination for president.
Began in early 1900's as a reaction to party bass dominated politics.
Party boss was when someone had enough power to control a certain party completely.
Two different types
Delegate selection primary, Peoples opinion
Candidate Preference party.
Primary is frontloaded, New Hampshire is always the first primary.
Began as winner takes all, moved to proportional representation. 15% or more gets it.
Caucuses: Meetings of a political party which gather to select delegates to the national convention.
Convention schedule.
1, Preliminary speeches
2. Keynote address: Pumps people up
(called to office)
chief of state
Acts as head of gov.
executive
power domestically and abroad
admin.
massive executive branch
diplomat
head of foreign policy
commander in chief
head of the military
QUALIFACATIONS
US born, 35 years of age, live in the US for 14 years.
JFK Youngest elected, Roosevelt youngest ever.
14 consecutive years prior to election.
4 year terms.
Originally no limit on terms, until George Washington refused to seek a third term.
FDR broke this by precedent and won 4 straight terms in office,
22nd Amendment prohibits you from serving more than 2 terms or 10 years.
Pay determined by congress, cannot be changed during term.
May not receive any other pay for work.
Extras: Mansion, Air Forcr One, Personal Bodyguard, Camp David, Health Care, Armored car
President-Vice- SPeaker of the house- Pro/temp, Secretary of State.
If president gets put into a coma, Vice president temporarily takes over by getting the President to say in writing he's unfit for office, or by getting majority vote of the cabinet to write it.
VICE PRESIDENT
Known as president in waiting.
Balances the ticket by getting someone who appeals to people the President may not appeal to.
If vice dies, president appoints a new one with majority Congressional confirmation.
Electoral College
Depending on state votes, you get electoral votes.
The bigger the state, the more power it has.
Originally cast 2 votes
First tie for Presidential Election.
Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson each got 73 votes.
The matter was sent to the house, who chose Thomas Jefferson after a few re-votes
Election of 1800 Led to the 12th Amendment, making a vice presidential election to prevent a tie.
National Convention.
Called every 4 years to officially nominate presidential candidates. Delegates based on electoral votes.
Differences in choices of delegates between republican and democratic parties.
3 uses : Introduce candidates, adopt platform, stir up popular support.
Decice each party uses to select it's nomination for president.
Began in early 1900's as a reaction to party bass dominated politics.
Party boss was when someone had enough power to control a certain party completely.
Two different types
Delegate selection primary, Peoples opinion
Candidate Preference party.
Primary is frontloaded, New Hampshire is always the first primary.
Began as winner takes all, moved to proportional representation. 15% or more gets it.
Caucuses: Meetings of a political party which gather to select delegates to the national convention.
Convention schedule.
1, Preliminary speeches
2. Keynote address: Pumps people up
(called to office)
Secton 1,2,3,4
The president's job description.
Presidential roles: Chief of state(heads the government) Chief executive (gets executive control of US powers)
Must abide by checks and balance
Heads executive branch
Chief diplomat: Main architect of foreign policy.
Commander in Chief- Leads our armed forces.
Chief legislator- Sets congressional agenda.
Chief of party- Unchallenged leader of his party.
Chief citizen. Represents all American people.
Term limits- Made when Franklin Roosevelt served a long term.
qualifications- Natural born U.S citizen, 35 years old, Resident of the US for 14 years.
SECTION 2
Presidential succession/Vice presidency
Originally, the constitution had no succession line. but in 1967 the 25th amendment was written.
If there is an opening for vice president, the president nominates someone to be voted for.
SECTION 3
Framers plan
2 votes would be cast by each elector for who they wanted president, the remainder would pick vice,
in 1800 there was a tie and re-vote, which caused the Presidential and vice Presidential election to be separate.
Electoral college voted for by people to choose the president
Section 4 I presented.
Presidential roles: Chief of state(heads the government) Chief executive (gets executive control of US powers)
Must abide by checks and balance
Heads executive branch
Chief diplomat: Main architect of foreign policy.
Commander in Chief- Leads our armed forces.
Chief legislator- Sets congressional agenda.
Chief of party- Unchallenged leader of his party.
Chief citizen. Represents all American people.
Term limits- Made when Franklin Roosevelt served a long term.
qualifications- Natural born U.S citizen, 35 years old, Resident of the US for 14 years.
SECTION 2
Presidential succession/Vice presidency
Originally, the constitution had no succession line. but in 1967 the 25th amendment was written.
If there is an opening for vice president, the president nominates someone to be voted for.
SECTION 3
Framers plan
2 votes would be cast by each elector for who they wanted president, the remainder would pick vice,
in 1800 there was a tie and re-vote, which caused the Presidential and vice Presidential election to be separate.
Electoral college voted for by people to choose the president
Section 4 I presented.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
2/28/14 BR: Court: School was within its rights to ban U.S. flag T-shirts on Cinco de Mayo
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/27/justice/california-school-american-flag-shirts/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
1. It violates our freedom of speech to not be allowed to wear what shirts we want.
2. Schools should not have power over dress, as long as what you wear isn't profane.
3. My stance remains unchanged. It was an American kid wearing and American flag. I love integration and diversity, but no one should have to give up a part of their culture for someone else.
1. It violates our freedom of speech to not be allowed to wear what shirts we want.
2. Schools should not have power over dress, as long as what you wear isn't profane.
3. My stance remains unchanged. It was an American kid wearing and American flag. I love integration and diversity, but no one should have to give up a part of their culture for someone else.
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