Hey Key of Liberty Fan Club - or Constitution Illuminati, as we may be known to some....
Great class discussion today. You have some amazing insights into the way our current government is functioning, and how it SHOULD function.
You never cease to amaze Teacher Betty and me. You are really and truly independent thinkers. I love to hear that Archie discusses politics with his dad for hours at a time. How COOL is that? You know that the only way you will be able to preserve your freedoms is to understand how our democratic republican government functions...and how it is SUPPOSED to work.
Today we had a rousing oral presentation on The Stamp Act by our own Kaleigh Newlun. She did fabulously! She spoke with a nice strong voice, enthusiasm, and conviction about what she learned regarding this tax act. My favorite information nugget of her awesome presentation was that the Stamp Act Congress helped to give the colonists a model for the future Continental Congress.
We had a great lecture/discussion on the Executive Branch of our government. We discovered a lot of what the President is expected to do, outlined in his responsibilities set forth in the Constitution, Article 2. We didn't even have time to get to the array of powers Congress has delegated to him, WITHOUT an amendment to the CONSTITUTION! Ah...the shenanigans we find ourselves in when we don't follow the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND! Is it that hard, Senators? Really....a kindergartner could do it....
But I digress. :)
Assignments:
Read The Great Little Madison (Book discussion coming March 26!)
Write an Opinion Paper on who should have the power to declare war, the Executive branch or the Legislative
Complete Constitution Journal through all of Article 4
Matthew - get your presentation ready for next week!
I think that's it. You guys are doing WONDERFULLY! You will be great this week. Give me all your intensely patriotic and constitutional passion in your opinion paper please. Your spirit, determination and self-education in this area will make an ENORMOUS difference in what you contribute to our society, as well as how long we remain free!
Have a great week!
-Teacher Kelly
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