Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Post Election Analysis


Marijuana Legalization in Colorado and Washington

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1. Cite examples of "Supreme Law of the Land"
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2. Cite examples of "federal vs. state authority?
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3. What was the "compromise" that helped to pass the referendum in Washington? How do you think this compromise would affect demand for the product?

4. Why was Oregon's referendum not passed?


Obama Victory Tweet

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1. What audience do you think social media was targeted to? Explain. (This is an opinion question. Same rules for citations apply here as well)

2. Which candidate was most effective using social media? Explain. (This is an opinion question. Same rules for citations apply here as well)

3. According to Jeffrey Hermes, taking a picture of your marked ballot can be used to pressure people standing in line to vote. Do you agree or disagree, and why?  (This is an opinion question. Same rules for citations apply here as well)


Monday, October 22, 2012

Diary Entry #5

The following essential questions need to be addressed in your Diary Entry #5.



  1. PG 57: What were the original 13 colonies?
  1. PG 69-71: What did the Anti-Federalists demand in exchange for their support and passage of the Constitution?
  1. PG 116: What states were added to the original 13 states by the year 1819?