Week 6

This week we went over the powers of the executive branch. Mrs. Brennan made it fun (as usual!) by throwing in some trivia and some entertaining videos, too (Below is the link for the video we couldn't finish because of uncooperative wifi).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnHb-zyWh14

Here are your assignments for this week:

Opinion Paper: According to the Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war, but, for the last 60 years, the President has declared war. In your opinion, which branch of government should have that power, legislative or executive?

Constitution Journal: Articles 5-7

Other things to be working on:

• Reading The Great Little Madison
• Studying the Constitution Bowl study guide  
•  ***Tip: Memorize the subheadings (the bold-type description) for each Article and Section; that way, you'll know right where to go in the Constitution to find your answers***
• Researching for your Hero Report
• Completing award requirements, including the Heritage Award

I know you guys have a lot to do in the next few months, especially if you're taking other scholar classes, but if you work hard, and don't slack off, I know you can do it all (I know this because I've done it, and I survived! Heed the voice of experience!) Happy studying, y'all!

-Mrs. Hellyer