BR 12/18/12

1) i agree with manchin for a few reasons. He made a point about a military weapon. I believe there should be restrictions on them types of weapons.
2) There should be more laws on guns. if u have a severe disability u shouldn't be aloud to own one. If u have a bad criminal background u shouldn't be aloud to own .

BR 12/17/12

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/14/us-connecticut-towns-idUSBRE8BD0U120121214

• This article shows pictures and stuff about the shooting. They said the shooter was heavily armed and had no reason to do so.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9750422/Connecticut-school-shooting-Adam-Lanza-was-assigned-psychologist.html

• This article says that the gunman went to the high school and was basically raised in that little town. In high school he had a phsyciatrist.

 http://news.yahoo.com/key-witnesses-connecticut-school-shooting-two-adult-survivors-150526572.html

• They say authorities investigated the crime. They questioned survivers after the shooting. They were lucky to be alive.

BR 12/14/12

This article is basically about a guy wanting to sell his last name. The highest bidder payed 45000 all because his mom is getting divorced and he dont want that name. he wants to take 10% of that money and give to charity.
  If i could change my name it would be my first name. I'll keep my last name. I would change it to clayton because it was my great grandpas name.

BR 12/13/12

If the US is becoming obese, so is the Army. They're dismissing troops and sending them home to drop a few pounds. I don't see how a person in the Army can actually gain weight. They should have to be and stay a certain weight to fight. It's probably not safe to have a fat person in the Army.

BR 12/12/12

The Sissonville fire was a pretty crazy fire. I heard about it in Mr. Poling's class. He stopped what we were working on to show us the pictures. One of the pictures I looked at today was crazy. The highway was burnt and there was a sign that had turned white because the paint melted off of it.

BR 12/11/12

I believe the fiscal cliff will fail and definitely not help our government. The deal wont be passed by Christmas just because it takes to long to pass it. i can see it being passed by the new year.

BR 12/10/12

I dont believe that them boys did it under there free will. I think an older person put them up to it. That will be more frequent in the future in my opinion.

BR 12/5/12

So its someone sueing over a ban on woman in combat in wars? From most of the comments I read, it seems to just be most of them thinking they are to weakly built to do anything. In the army I would think you would have to go through a training course or something so they know your able to preform the actions needed, so I dont see why someone would ban women from combat if they are already there in the first place.

BR 12/6/12

I believe clinton should get it. one reason is because he has experience with politics. He knows what he is doing with this stuff. he would be the best choice.

BR 12/4/12

Well i can say a few things about hypocritical things! One thing that i hate the most is when someone is a hypocrite! That gets to me but some of the things these people fight about an do an say is the craziest thing ive seen!

BR 12/3/12

I think that extending class time is dumb! the kids will jus be more irritable and not listen.

11/28/12 assignment part 2

1) Russia is a less developed country.
2) Russia requires a photo identification and proof of residency to be able to receive housing when immigrating.
3) Russia's natural resources are iron ore, nickel, coal, gold, diamonds, furs, petroleum, zinc, aluminum, tin, lead, platinum, titanium, copper, tungsten phosphates, and mercury are the most popular natural resources that Russia provides. The habitat is good for deer and animals like that because of the dense forests.
4)Well Russia job market is definitely going down hill but with time the industries will pick up speed as time goes on.
5) the wages are way lower in Russia compared to the U.S. minimum wage is 2 dollars and 4330 Russian rubles.
6) Russia really doesn't have any regulations mainly its just common sense rules.
7) Mainly its agriculture and the technology sector in Russia
8) Positive things bout Russia is there resources it makes it easy to import and export goods at a reasonable price.
9) disadvantages of Russia is that they are not a wealthy country when it comes to wages and stuff.
10) Well they will need to raise there wages and they wont lose as many people from there county.
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BR 11/28/12

This article is talking about the jackpot power ball. They showed the least picked numbers and the most picked too. This big number over 500 million has people running to their nearest convenient store.

Well first thing i would do with all that money is sell my house and get a new one. I would buy a mint condition 65 dodge charger. I would buy a 5 story mansion. I would own a national forest if possible and make my own game farm.

11/27/12 assignment

• Economy- The money of our country and the power house of what we consume and distribute.
• Cultural Diversity- Is the different religions and cultures in one place.
• Industry- is the companies that produce foods vehicles and mainly everything that we use.
• Environment- is the way we live and the things that we have adjusted to through out the years.
• Assimilation- People with a different background who think they are part of a bigger group
• Globalization- Growth to things that are global like the weather.
• MDC- A movement for a democratic change.
• Forced migration- When people are forced to move from there homes to migrate to a different country.
• Voluntary Migration- Where a person volunteers to move to a different country.
• LDC- more or less it means an undeveloped country.
• Mental Mapping- A persons point of view on the world.
• Immigration- When people from a different country move to another.
• Statistical measurement- A measurement based on facts.

BR 11/27/12

This is a really good thing to do and its a big improvement. The charitable give away is a great thing!! its has a lot of good in it. it helps the needy to live and not worry.

BR 11/26/12

I believe it is wrong to an extent because they had to get pregnant. If they were raped and didnt want it that would be okay.

BR 11/15/12

i believe they wont cut this deal. Obama has never really done a thing but im sure hes gonna try to cut this deal.

BR 11/14/12

This was a crazy thing to do!!!! that wasnt right and she should be punished to the fullest extent. She had no right to commit that crime.

BR 11/13/12

i agree with this guy i believe there will be a calamity in our future. Terrorist will bring some type of sickness to try to wipe out our population.

BR 10/29/12

Well the things they had talked about they made it a joke an i don't believe its right that they have been joking around the hole time. That is wrong an disrespectful

BR 10/25/12

I trust mitt romney to tell u the truth. Obama had is four years to make a difference and he didnt do jack. He wasnt successful in anything what is the worst can happen if mitt becomes presisdent. He has some really good ideas for our nation and i believe he will make a big difference in our community around the U.S.

BR 10/24/12

This race is a very close one. It'll be close clear down to the finish becuzz the country has an even like for the both of them. I like romney myself but i just cant go and pick who i like more.

BR 10/23/12

I believe this is a fair way to run the DMV . If u do not have an ID at the age of 18 you shouldnt be aloud to get a license .

BR 10/22/12

I believe gambling is wrong and it should be illegal. I strongly disagree with the whole gambling procedure.

BR 9/30/12

I believe that the guns passing security is wrong because it can cause so many problems on the planes.

BR 10/18/12

Well ill just be honest with you again. I have no idea what they are talking about. I think they just need to go ahead an vote an see witch one wins an hope its not Obama! I want Mitt Romney to win it!

BR 10/16/12

1. This is a very close race between the two candidates. I honestly want Mitt Romney to win just for the simple fact that he will be better for our country. We need a big change in our economy and i think that he will do that.

2. I'm going to be voting for Mitt Romney he actually wants to keep the mines in the state. The mines is the biggest part of the WV industry we produce so much coal. The unemployment rate would go up if the mines are taken out.

Debates assignment

1960 -- Kennedy vs. Nixon: First TV debate

Kennedy Really made an impression right off. He was forceful with what he said and also stood by his points. He had a good televised look about him. He always looked in the camera made eye contact and all that stuff. Nixon didn't look like he wanted to be up there instead he didn't have any comment.


1976 -- Carter vs. Ford: No Soviet domination of Eastern Europe?
Ford really didn't do all that well with this debate. He supported his points thoroughly and that was a good thing for him. He said there wasn't or never will be a Soviet domination in eastern Europe. There was a domination over there in Europe and the us went to war over it.

1980 -- Reagan vs. Carter: 'There you go again

Reagan took control after being humorous about the governor. In my opinion the governor was no match for president Reagan.  Reagan knew what he was doing and really took control of the debate.

1980 -- Reagan vs. Carter: 'Are you better off now than you were four years ago?'

Reagan also took control in this debate. He really was forceful with what he said about the economy. He left carter speechless when he asked him if he was better now than four years ago. Reagan really won this debate.

1984 -- Mondale vs. Reagan: 'I will not exploit ... my opponent's youth and inexperience'

Reagan got a little bit confused when Mondale asked the question. But when It was asked again Reagan nailed it and really showed his experience. Mondale knew he had probably lost the debate and election.

1988 -- Dukakis vs. George H.W. Bush: 'If your wife, Kitty Dukakis, were raped and murdered?'

This debate between Dukakis vs. George H.W. Bush was mainly on the Death Penalty. George Bush asked the question what if your wife was raped and murdered? Dukakis answer was i would like to kill that person but there are laws that he has to obey cause it'll be wrong. Bush won this debate.

1988 -- Bentsen vs. Quayle: 'You're no Jack Kennedy'

Bentsen really did well in this debate. Quayle kept saying he had as much experience as jack kennedy. Bentsen capitalized on his chance and said "Your no Jack Kennedy", Bentson won that debate and really won with a bang.

BR 10/15/12

I think that there should be a huge change in school policy and curriculum. All the stress the teaches put on us just make us stressed and we can not do any good on tests.

BR 10/12/12

I think that romney put the heat on obama after this first debate. The biden and ryan are supposed to be helping out the cause for that defeat.

BR 10/11/12

This situation could be racial and could be a charge against some students. It could be an hate crime.

BR 10/10/12

I believe that obama should take it down the company asked him to in a civil manner. If he asked the company first it would be a whole new ball game. I honestly think he should take down that ad for the respect of the company.

BR 10/9/12

I believe they shoudnt have fired that person iut was jus tellin its opinion. If they dont like what people say bout them then get over it.

BR 10/8/12

I dont care who wins or who loses i just want a president that can do wonders for our community and government.! Yeh it would be nice to go ona trip like that but that isnt gonna change the debates.

BR 10/4/12

Mitt Romney set the tone in the first presidential debate. He was forceful more than Barrack Obama during the speeches. The first debate were missed oppurtunity for president Obama. Mitt Romneys body language played a big role in his victory over president obama in the first election.


Romney was energetic with just about every thing he said. He really dominated Obama in this first election. They strived through a 90 minute fierce debate.Obama was very defensive about everything. He slammed Romney about everything..

Compare                                                                 
-Romney was the dominant canidate.                  
- Romney was the most enrgetic.                          
-Obama didnt do anything.                                   
- Obama wasnt forceful or energetic.                   
- Romney won the first debate.  

       Contrast 
- Obama slammed romney over the medicare.
     - Obama was bashing romney   
 - Obama had a few good points.         
- Romney was made out to be the bad guy.
- Obama did fairly well in the debate.

BR 10/3/12

I believe that this is a good law. People should have to show photo identification. This proves that you are of legal age.

Honestly your name shouldnt choose your political race. You should go with the race you believe in. If u dont believe in any thing you will fall for anything.

BR 10/2/12

In my opinion it doesn matter what his surpreme court looks like ! As long as it does a good job thats what matters the most. A court who can stand firm in what they believe and stick by it im happy with that.

cns

Randy Rockwell

10/1/12

Civics

Welfare

Pros.

1.       It can benefit the elderly

2.       It helps the mentally challenged

3.       People with physical injury can get it.

4.       A good temporary relief

5.       Good for basic necessities

6.       It assists basic day to day needs

7.       Can provide much needed food

8.       Also medical care

9.       It redistributes wealth throughout the population.

10.   Prevents foreclosure and

Cons.

1.       It gets into the hands of wrong people.

2.       People take advantage of it.

3.       People use it as a career

4.       It costs the government

5.       Is a good opportunity for fraud

6.       The wealthy people can get it.

7.       People cheat the system.

8.       Is sometimes not enough for the cost of living

9.       It can be a bad scam

10.   The government can’t control it.

 

 

I feel that welfare is wrong and should be only for the people that need it. They should have certain requirements for this. People just find a way to cheat out this system. It’s something  That is unacceptable. Welfare should be for the needy!

BR 10/1/12

This is intolerable and is not acceptable for the safety of our citizens. These screeners have to be able to pick these things up. If not there will be another 9/11 and im sure people do not wanna have to go through that again.

BR 9/28/12

Randy Rockwell

 

Pros and cons of carrying concealed weapons on college campuses.

 

 

Pros.                                                                                                                                                  

1.       I think they should be allowed for self-defense reasons.

2.       All girls should be allowed to have one they do not have the physical strength to fend off creeps.

3.       It’s a sense of safety.

4.       It allows people to go anywhere and not worry.

5.       Less likely to be attacked.

6.       Most people who carry a concealed weapon are law abiding citizens.

7.       It could help by keeping public shooting sprees down.

8.       The law can’t guarantee personal safety that’s another good reason.

9.       Most people won’t shoot unless they are being life threatened.

10.   It keeps the all-around safety up.

 

Cons.

1.       The concealed weapon permit can get into the hands of the wrong person.

2.       If one person gets easily threatened then it causes a shooting.

3.       A better chance for a school shooting.

4.       The law isn’t strict enough by allowing the mentally ill to carry a weapon.

5.       There are some crazy people out there that can carry them.

6.       There aren’t requirements needed to take the concealed weapon test.

7.       People can easily be in harm’s way.

8.       There could be an accident trying to get your weapon out of its concealed case.

9.       Drinking and drugs can escalate the chance of a shooting.

10.   Already have armed security.

 

I honestly think that the students should be allowed because it is for self-defense and for their own safety. The law just is not strict enough and the penalty is bad enough either. Nowadays for murder you can still get only 13 years out of it. People aren’t scared to do these things because they know the isn’t a big punishment. That’s all I got to say about all this .

 

 

Social issue letter

Dear, CNN

                The social issue I have the biggest deal with is welfare. Welfare in my opinion is wrong and shouldn’t be allowed in the US! The government is to blame for this social issue. I hate walking around and seeing all the people on welfare. It is pretty bad when there is such a thing called a welfare line.

                Welfare is pretty much where the government gives away free money. This affects a lot of people in a lot of ways. One way is that those people are just so lazy and do not work for a darn thing. Most of the people who are on welfare do not need it. They just want to lie around and do nothing.

                Another way it affects me is that you get taxed way too much so that tax money all goes to the government. The money that goes to the government goes to welfare people. There are only a few occasions to when u should be eligible to get welfare. One way is if absolutely can’t work do to and injury or illness.

                Welfares main cause is to help children and families in need. I agree with that but people take advantage of it and do not think twice about it. That is where the problem lies with welfare. To many ineligible people use something they don’t need.

                That’s what I think of this whole welfare thing I hope u take my opinion in and really know how I feel. This whole thing is a big social issue in our economy today and needs more restrictions to this policy. They should take this into consideration and really try to fix this issue.

                                                Sincerely, Randy Rockwell

BR 9/10/11

It Shouldnt be racial its politics iit should be fair and equal to no matter what race.

BR 9/19/12

I do believe this is invasion of privacy. That is a wrong thing to do and it shouldnt be exposed in public.

BR 9/27/12

I Agree with the students and teachers! As a growing boy a little lunch like what we get isnt enough to fill us up it jus makes us more hungry. They need to apply a more valuable food source if we fill up we have more energy for the afternoon classes.

BR 9/26/12

I agree with the retired military vets.! We should want this day an age to be healthy just in case there is a ba war again. if our boys and girls arent healthy they aint gonna do much in the wars. I think this point should be hit on hard today.

BR 9/25/12

The morning after pill is one of the best things we can use today. Most couples who do that dont want there parents to know, this allows young girls to take it with parental consent. This should be aloud in schools honestly it would help stop the pregnancy rate. This should be allowed every where!

assignment

Randy Rockwell

9/24/12

Pole assignment

http://www.people-press.org/typology/quiz/?src=typology-report

Based on your responses, YOU are a… Hard-Pressed Democrat

Along with 13% of the public

http://www.people-press.org/political-party-quiz/

Overall, your political values are closest to those of a… Moderate Republican

http://www.politicalcompass.org/test

Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: 0.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.41

http://www.nolanchart.com/survey.php

Where You Scored On The Survey
Your answers suggest that you are a centrist. The yellow star shows generally where you fall within the centrist region of the Nolan Chart.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%

Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 90%

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

Conservatives tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates "traditional values." They oppose excessive government control of business, while endorsing government action to defend morality and the traditional family structure. Conservatives usually support a strong military, oppose bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free-market economy, and endorse strong law enforcement.

http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/samuelrutledge/political-ideology-quiz/

 

BR 9/24/12

Why does Mitt Romney care he aint payin as much as most people in this country. He should have to pay more. His tax rate is way to low

BR 9/21/12

This is a sweet thing top do. He really loves this girl and he must have done something bad for her to do this.

BR 9/20/12

I believe this is an invasion of privacy... The girl didnt know that the cameras were in there if she woulda been aware of them this wouldnt be so bad. The ex deserves to get sued and should be able to go to jail for ir he needs to be prosecuted to the extent of his crime.

Civics lesson 9/17/12

Why is there a constitution day and what mandated it?-  recognizes the adoption of the U.S. constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. The law establishing the holiday was created in 2004 with the passage of an amendment by Senator Robert Byrd to the Omnibus spending bill of 2004Could you pass the US citizenship test....find five links on the Internet and take the quizzes and post the links and your scores. - 1)http://www.blogthings.com/couldyoupasstheuscitizenshiptestquiz/results/?result=7  Congratulations - you got 7 out of 10 correct!  
2) http://www.factmonster.com/quizzes/citizenship1/11.html Total score: 7 right, 3 wrong (70%)
3) http://www.factmonster.com/quizzes/citizenship2/11.html Total score: 9 right, 1 wrong (90%)          4)http://aenet.esuhsd.org/citizenship_lessons/quizzes/V_citz1a.html#ANSWER 10C Total score: 7 right, 3 wrong
5)http://aenet.esuhsd.org/citizenship_lessons/quizzes/V_citz2a.html#ANSWER 10C Total score: 9 right, 1 wrong

civics assignment 9/17/12

Step 1:

Your teacher has assigned you a certain number of podcasts. In listening to them you

should be able to determine which nine delegates your clues indicate. As soon as you think you

have identified the delegates, check with your teacher to determine if you are correct. If you are,

then move on to the next part of the assignment. If you are not, continue listening until you found

the correct delegates.

Step 2:

Review the nine correct podcasts and complete the information required in the box

adjoining each clue. You must also choose two additional facts about your delegate.

Step 3:

Sharing your information. Your teacher will direct your group on how to share the

information you have gathered about your delegates with the class.

Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics

Teacher Resource 3: Clue Sheet

Reproduce the chart below in word and complete it. Then separate the clues and randomly group them into

sets of nine. Distribute one set to each group.

Clue:

This delegate took notes at the

Philadelphia Convention.

Name: James Madison

State:Viginia

Age/Year of Birth: 36 /1751

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an American statesman 2) the fourth president of the U.S                   


 Clue:

He refused to sign the Constitution.

Name: George Mason

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: 62/ 1725

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an American patriot. 2) a delegate from Virginia

Clue:

This delegate was the head of the

Virginia delegation to the convention.

Name: George Washinton

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: 55 / 1732

Two Additional Clues: 1) the commander-in-chief of the Continental army. 2) First president.

Clue:

He practiced in law in Williamsburg.

Name: Edmund Randolph

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: 34/ 1753

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an American Attorney. 2) the second Secratary of State

2

Clue:

He studied medicine in Scotland.

Name: Samuel Dick

State: New Jersey

Age/Year of Birth: 47 /1740

Two Additional Clues: 1)  a delegate for New Jersey. 2)  an American physician

Clue:

This Framer emancipated his slaves in

his will.

Name: Thomas Jefferson

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: 44 /1743

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an American Founding father 2) the principal author of the Declaration Of  Independence

Clue:

He was responsible for the Judiciary Act

of 1789.

Name:  William Paterson

State: New Jersey

Age/Year of Birth:44 / 1745

Two Additional Clues: 1) was a New Jersey statesman 2) Paterson went on to become one of New Jersey's first US. senators

Clue:

He was the chairman of the Committee

on Style.

Name: William Samuel Johnson

State: Conneticut

Age/Year of Birth: 59 / 1727

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an early American statesman who was notable for signing the US constitution. 2)a well-known Anglican clergyman and later president of King's College

Clue:

He served on the committees that draft

both the Declaration of Independence

and the Article of Confederation.

Name: Roger Sherman

State: Conneticut

Age/Year of Birth: 68 / 1721

Two Additional Clues: 1) He served as the first mayor of New Haven Conneticut 2) He was the only person to sign all four great state papers of the U.S

3

Clue:

He studied law in Philadelphia.

Name: George Ross

State: Pennsylvania

Age/Year of Birth: 59 / 1730

Two Additional Clues: 1) He was born in New Castle Delaware 2) educated at home.

Clue:

He was a roommate of James Madison

at the College of New Jersey.

Name: Gunning Bedford Jr.
 

State: Delaware

Age/Year of Birth: 42 / 1747

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware 2) He served in the Delaware General Assembly, as a Continental Congressman from Delaware

Clue:

He served as the first postmaster general

of Wilmington.

Name: Benjamin Franklin

State: Pennsylvania

Age/Year of Birth: 83/ 1706

Two Additional Clues: 1) Was a scientist 2) Invented electricity

Clue:

He voted against independence and did

sign the Declaration of Independence.

Name: George Read

State: Delaware

Age/Year of Birth: 53 / 1733

Two Additional Clues: 1) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware. 2) served as U.S. Senator from Delaware and Chief Justice of Delaware.

Clue:

During the Revolution he served as a

lieutenant colonel in the dragoons.

Name: Henry Lee III

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: 19 / 1756

Two Additional Clues: 1) an early American patriot 2) served as the Ninth Governor of Virginia

Clue:

Served as one of the original trustees of

the University of Georgia at Athens.

Name: Willaim Houstoun

State: Georgia

Age/Year of Birth: 32 / 1755

Two Additional Clues: 1)was an American planter, lawyer, and statesman. 2) a member of the council under the royal government of Georgia.

 

 

 

BR 9/18/12

I think that there should be a point to make of this. There should be a limit of the things said about this no violence thing.

Civics activity 9/14/12

I side with Gary Johnson on most issues in the 2012 Presidential Election. 73%

BR 9-13-12

I think it was a good thing to do for the school. It was also a memory of 9/11 when the planes took out the towers. I feel we done a really good job on this .

BR 9/10/12

It is how he does things. I dont think he should be able to take the coal mines out

BR 9/6/12

BR 1 - It is a good way to know what different people think on different things. Different parties support different things honestly i dont agree with gay marriage, but if you do support it i do not wanna hear about it.
BR 2 - I believe that this is a bad ban. If they are to do this i think they should let you get a permit on them under certain standards. If you have a good background check and you have your high school diploma.
BR 3 -Its a good act and i think it should still be in effect until the government finds a better plan

BR 9/5/12

I think it is a good idea to fingerprint visitors that come in the prison. It gives the officers to do a background check. If the background is bad then you wouldnt come in if it was u could visit freely.

BR 9/4/12

I would have never got 3 dollars for a tooth i would have been lucky to get a quarter.

BR 8/31/12

I think that this should be passed because it will show how old people really are. This proves that people are really of the voting age. Minorities would not be aloud to vote and it will force immigrants to get there US ID.

BR 8/30/12

There is no doubt that hurricane isaac was powerful, but this isn't the biggest storm they have ever seen. I believe they were well prepared for this one. Some residents are flooded but this isn't anything these people can't handle. I know it has to be a relief that the hurricane has been down graded to a tropical storm.

BR 8/29/12

If he was doing it to get money it would be wrong. If he was wanting to start all over I honestly think he should be aloud. I believe he was doin it for the money so i also believe he should be punished for it.

The federalist papers number 10

1) Who was the author?
- James Madison
2) When was the paper written?
- 1787
3)Who was the audience for this paper?
- The federalists
4) What is a faction?
- A group of citizens
5)What are some examples of factions that excist today?
- Republicans and Democrats
6)How would these two actions harm the American people if the government tried to use them on people?
- There would be constant fighting among the people of America it would be a bad idea .
7)What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?
- In a Democracy, the Majority has unlimited power over the Minority. This system of government does not provide a legal safeguard of the rights of the Individual and the Minority. It has been referred to as "Majority over Man".
In a Republic, the Majority is Limited and constrained by a written Constitution which protects the rights of the Individual and the Minority. The purpose of a Republic form of government is to control the Majority and to protect the God-given, inalienable rights and liberty of the Individual.
8)How would a republic control factions according to the author?
- He claimed that the republican form of government created by the new constitution would allow faction.

My debate with Samuel Adams

I am a federalist and samuel adams is an anti-federalists. Samuel Adams was 65 years old and i am only 32. I was born as a british subject while samual adams was born the son of a brewer. I ,being a fedralist, am for the constitution while Sam Adams is against it. Sam Adams and I are technically enemies because we believe on different things.

Alexander Hamilton Federalists

- Who are you? How old are you in 1787?- I am Alexander Hamilton an I was 32 years old in 1787.

-Are you a federalist or a anti-federalists?- I am a Federalist.

-What is your personal history up to 1787?- I was born as a british subject in 1757,  i also wrote 2 poems in my early years, and i joined washingtons army at a young age.

-What stated views would explain your actions during the constitutional convention? -
"For my own part, I sincerely esteem it [the Constitution] a system which without the finger of God, never could have been suggested and agreed upon by such a diversity of interests." (http://www.seekfind.net/AlexanderHamilton.htm)

-What is your stance during the ratifying conventions? Who supports your view point?- I am for the constitution, and Thomas jefferson supports me.

-What are your views of this new plan of government? What are the benifits or dangers?- "Let the thirteen States, bound together in a strict and indisoluble Union, concur in erecting one great american system, superior to the control of all trans-Atlantic force or influence and able to dictate the terms of the connection between the old and the new world!" It was a good thing because he supported it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton

BR 8/28/12

I think the warden is wrong because he jus wanted to pray in congregation. If he was a trustee i dont see the problem with that. He has every right to pray in congregation instead of bein forced to pray in his cell.

BR 8/27/12

I think that this was not fair at all to this girl. She made it clear that she was not going to be wearing black pants to her job. This is strictly against her religion and it was not appropriate for the manager to fire her. The manager knew the circumstances before hand if he/she didn't like it they should not have hired her!

8/24/12 Notes

- The federalists were those who supported the constitution.
- James Madison is the father of the constitution
- Anti federalist were those against the constitution
- The declaration was written in 1776
- The federalist papers were written in support of the constitution
- Delaware is the first state to ratify the constitution
- New hampshire was the 9th state to ratify
                                                             Federalists
                                                        -John Hancock (Massachusetts)
                                                        -Alexander Hamilton (New York)
                                                        -James Madison (Virginia)                    
                                                        -George Washington (Virginia)
                                                        -John Adams (Massachusetts)
                                                        -John Jay (New York)

                                                           Anti-federalists
                                                        -George Mason (Virginia)
                                                        -Edmund Randolph (Virginia)
                                                        -Elbridge Gerry (Massachusetts)
                                                        -Samuel Adams (Massachusetts)
                                                        -Patrick Henry (Virginia)
                                                        -Richard Henry Lee (Virginia)

BR 8/24/12

I think its a good idea to post information about the campaign on twitter. It lets people stay in touch with how everything is going throughout the race. The only thing i don't agree with is the rumors people start about different people.

civics assignment for August 23, 2012

1. Define the Constitution…..in your own words in a PARAGRAPH (3-5 sentences) - The Constitution in my opinion is the head quarters of america. This is where all the decisions are made about important helpful ideas for america. This is also the centerpiece to america its what keeps it running.

2. How would your life be without the constitution ?- Honestly it would be a hectic place without the constitution it would have no rules and be a terrible place.

3. Define the following words:

Ratification- making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it

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

Federalism-The federal principle or system of government.

Federalist/ Antifederalist - Federalist- An advocate or supporter of federalism.... Antifederalist - Anti-Federalism is a political philosophy which opposes the concept of Federalism

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

The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)- was an agreement between 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 US constitution

Checks and Balances- Counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated.

Democratic Republic- A republic in which the representatives elected by the people make and enforce laws and policies.

Delegated Powers of the Federal Government- Delegated powers are constitutional powers assigned to one government agency, but delegated to another agency with express permission.

Reserved Powers of the State Governments- A power set aside by the Constitution for the states or for the people

Separation of Powers- The separation of powers, is a model for the governance of both democratic & federative states.

Civil Liberties-  one's freedom to exercise one's rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country.

Citizenship Quiz

I did ok on this quiz, i learned a few things that I didn't know before. One of them things were that we had 3 different enemies in ww2!!!

BR 8/23/12

I think that Rick Santorum has a right to stand up and be a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He shouldn't get criticized for that, he didn't have to put on the Greenbay Packers cheese head hat if he didn't want to. He has every right to cheer for the team he likes and not put on the hat of the team he don't like!

BR 8/22/12

I think that president Obama will get re-elected for another term but will not go on after that. If Mitt Romney wins I think that there will be a few more changes to this country. I'm not sure if it will be better or worse but I believe that it will have a drastic effect to this country..

About Me

    Hey, my name is Randy Rockwell, and I am 17 soon to be 18! I was born on September 11th, 1994 in Colarado Springs, Colarado. I have four siblings 2 younger brothers a younger sister and also a older one. I started school in Petersburg, WV clear up until the first grade thats when i moved in Indiana for a year. After Indiana we moved to Belington, WV and have been here ever since!
    Some things I like to do are riding fourwheelers, hunting, fishing, and jus about everything that has to do in the woods. I love spending time with my Grandparents and family. I like helping out my Grandparents every chance i get because I know they can't do it anymore.