We created study sheets for the Key Terms in Ch 11 and 12.

Today we talked about Current Events, particularly the situation in Iran, and the most recent government budget issues. We watched parts of the White House press conference. Next we researched the Supreme Court Justices and their voting histories. Finally, we looked into what will be required of Keaton when he enters school in the fall, regarding his AP Government and Politics class. This was my last day with Keaton... I will miss our time together!

Today we began with a look at current events. We discussed the various headline stories and looked in particular at the Nuclear Iran deal. We then watched about 20 minutes of Washington Journal as the call in program was about the Nuclear Deal. We also discussed the 2nd amendment, and the different ways it is implemented in Florida compared to New York. Next we studied the executive branch of the United States Government, including the Cabinet members, Executive Board members and various positions.

Today we followed our usual routine. We looked into current events and discussed the implications of the situation in Turkey and Syria. We also looked at the history of the relationship between the US and Turkey, so we could have an understanding of the tensions currently in place. Next we did some research into the Constitution and some of the relevant details. Finally we discussed some strategies for Keaton to complete his summer assignments for his senior year.

We began our day with a discussion of current events, especially the new photos of Pluto. Next we looked at President ratings in history. We discussed the top ten best and worst presidents and what we thought made them so. These discussions led to some investigation into several historical events, including Jefferson's Embargo Act, Reagan's Iran/Contra affair, the Japanese Internment of WWII, and so on. Next we discussed Conservative/Liberal ideals in politics. We watched part of a C-Span program which listed the most conservative and most liberal cities in the country. Finally, we reviewed Howard Zinn's People's History, chapter 2, and Keaton answered study questions.

Today we followed our usual schedule. We began with a look at current events and issues of the day. We focused on some of the stories surrounding police behavior. Next we discussed Joseph McCarthy and compared him with Donald Trump. We investigated the new minimum wage law in NY, and the economic impact, as well as constitutionality of the law. We went on the Vote Smart web page to discover how Keaton can register to vote in the state of Florida, since he will be turning 18 in one day. Finally we watched the c-span video of Trump's news conference regarding the Mexican border.

We had a thorough discussion on the candidacy of Donald Trump and the ways he compares/contrasts with Andrew Jackson. We discussed many areas, including politics, economics, attitudes toward immigrants and Native Americans, banking and other political topics. These topics were delved into in a thorough manner and we were able to make strong connections with past presidential elections. Next we looked at other current events and investigated another presidential hopeful; Lindsy. Following that we talked about Congress: the problems with Congress, and ways it might be fixed. We briefly watch a C-Span program that addressed that very issue.

We began with a discussion on current events, focusing on the situation with Cuba. We went over the opening of each embassy and the different attitudes between the two countries. We also discussed the nuclear deal with Iran and debated weather it was a good idea. Next we went over the history of the relationship between the US and Cuba, from the Spanish American War through today.
After this we discussed the current presidential candidates, and their various platforms. We then watched Donald Trump's speech in South Carolina and discussed the various issues brought forth, and Trump's potential for handling them.

Today we began with catching up on Current Events. Much happened over the past few weeks that could be discussed. We talked about Obama's Nuclear agreement with Iran, and the Constitutional issues regarding that. We also discussed the coming presidential elections and the potential candidates in the field. We talked briefly about the candidates and what is required of them to run a successful campaign, compared with the successful campaign strategies through history. We watched a clip from C-Span to get the perspective of some call in citizens. Next we began a lesson on Howard Zinn's book History of America. We had an introductory lesson, watched Matt Damon's tribute to Zinn, and read half of the first chapter. Keaton successfully answered the study questions that go with the chapter so far.

Today we began with Current Events discussions, and the ways they may be connected, or are not connected with Constitutionality. We began with the Current talk about the Confederate flag, and the problems in South Carolina. The discussion was on States free speech rights, vs. federal government insisting they take down the flag. Next we talked about the financial situation in Greece and the implications on the global/domestic economy. We also talked in depth about the Supreme Court decisions that are currently being made, including Obamacare.