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3rd level of terrorism warning
The Department of Homeland Security plans to chane the terrorism alert system, under the current ystem there are two levels for threats: imminents and elevated. The third threat will pertain to less serious threats ie. if terrorist express any interest in attacking this tyoe of target. The department has never issued a warning under ths current system, which replaced Bush's system in 2012.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
WHy Ted Cruz won't slam Donald Trump
In regards to Donald Trumps political views on Mosque and the muslim community, Ted Cruz commented that, "I do not agree with his proposals. I do not think it is the right solution, the right solution I believe is the legislation that I have introduced. Though their opinions differ, when reporters try to encourage Cruz to slam on Trump, he refuses, trying to avoid Republican-on-Republican violence.
Amnesty report: ISIS armed with U.S. weapons
ISIS fighters have been spotted in propaganda videos controlling high-powered assault rifles and riding tanks and U.S. made humvees. Amnesty reports from 2015 details ISIS, "substantial arsenal of arms and amunition. The report recorded a wide-variety of weapons including Russian-and Chinese-made tanks.
Pig's head left at Philadelphia mosque
In Philadelphia a surveillance camera caught people in a truck throwing a pigs head at the Mosque. The camera was not able to pic up the people in the truck due to darkness, however it is being investigated by the FBI. This case is being classified as a hate crime since the muslim religion believes pigs to be unclean, and practicing muslims do not eat pork.
Iraqi military: Iraqi forces retake 60% of Ramadi from ISIS
The attack began after Iraqi troops counterterrorism unit members and federal police officers targeted ISIS militants from 3 sides in a 24 hour time period. 60% of the Anbar province city had been retaken, including a one-time Iraqi military headquarters in norther Ramadi, as well as western and southern parts of the city, according to Iraqi's Military Command. According to the military dozens of ISIS fighters died during the operation. It is not clear however, if there are any Iraqi casualties. Iraqi military was also able to take a large amount of weapons.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Pastor says he picks 'love, not hate' after teen's arrest in pregnant wife's murder
18 year-old Larry Taylor, and 21 year-old were arrested and charged with murder in the shooting of Amanda Blackburn, Sgt. Kendale Adams of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said, but Marion County prosecutors will decide on final charges. Police were called to Blackburns home and found Amanda shot, when the police arrived they spotted her unresponsive and suffering from trauma. Blackburn and her unborn daughter passed away the next day.
Donald Trump taps into deep Republican anger at government
Presidential candidates like Donald Trump are threatening to close an already narrowing lane for more traditional candidates in the early voting contest this year. Donald Trump has been adamant regarding government, which has resulted in Trumps dominance thus far. In a poll it showed that Republicans and those who lead Republican are three times as likely as Democrats to say that they are "angry" with the government- 32% vs. 12% and 89% of Republicans said they seldom trust the federal government while the Democrats are at 72% demonstrating a widespread cynicism about politicians is not a partisan issue.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Missing Maryland College Student Is Found dead in Apparent Suicide
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Jacob Marberger left his home in Philadelphia on Monday with a rifle case and had not been heard from since. The police stated they were unaware whether Marberger had a firearm with him or simply just had the case. He was found dead Saturday afternoon by a park employ at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton Pa. Jacob was a Sophomore at Washington College and had gotten into some trouble a little which made him get suspended for two weeks and kicked out of his fraternity before he committed suicide. The college is shut down till November 30 because of this incident.
Democrat John Bel Edwards Wins Louisiana governor's race
The Democrats got a big win in the south when Democrat John Bel Edwards got elected for governor. Edwards will succeed Republican Bobby Jindal and become the first Democratic governor in the Deep south in 12 years. After he won the election Edwards tweeted, "We won because of you. Thank you for voting to #PutLouisianaFirst! Thank you for the opportunity to lead our stat. #lagov"
Obama calls ISIS 'killers with good social media'
When President Obama spoke on ISIS he stated that they were "a bunch of killers with good social media... They are dangerous and they've caused great hardship to... an overwhelming majority of people." Obama encouraged that the people to not back down nor to afraid. Last Thursday the House passed a bill that would suspend the program that allows Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the US until key national security agencies confirm they don't pose a security threat.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Political Parties of Kenya
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1.
Agano Party (AP)
Alliance for Real Change
Alliance Party of Kenya (APK)
Chama Cha Mwananchi (CCM)
Chama Cha Uzalendo (CCU)
Conservative Party (CP)
Democratic Party of Kenya (DP)
Farmers Party (FP)
Federal Party of Kenya (MDM)
Ford-People (FORD-P)
Forum For Restoration of Democracy-Kenya (FORD-KENYA)
Grand National Union (GNU)
Kenya African Democratic Union-Asili (KADU-ASIL)
Kenya African National Union (KANU)
Kenya National Congress (KNC)
Kenya Social Congress (KSC)
Maendeleo Democratic Party (MDP)
Mazingira Green Party of Kenya (MGPK)
Mkenya Solidarity Movement (MSM)
Muungano Development Movement Party of Kenya (MP)
Mwangaza Party (MP)
Mzalendo Saba Saba Party (MSS)
NARC-Kenya (NARC-K)
National Agenda Party of Kenya (NAPK)
National Democratic Movement (NDM)
National Labour Party (NLP)
National Party of Kenya (FPK)
National Rainbow Coalition (NARC)
The National Vision Party (NVP)
New Democrats (ND)
New Ford Kenya (NFK)
Nuru Party
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
Party of Action (POA)
Party of Democratic Unity (PDU)
Party of Independent Candidates of Kenya (PICK)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Peoples Party of Kenya (PPK)
Platinum Centralizer and Unionist Party of Kenya (PlaCenta Party of Kenya)
Progressive Party of Kenya (PPK)
Restore and Build Kenya (RBK)
Saba Saba Asili (77)
Safina Party (SAFINA)
Shirikisho Party of Kenya (SPK)
Sisi Kwa Sisi Party (SSP)
Social Democratic Party of Kenya (SDP)
The Independent Party (TIP)
The Labour Party of Kenya (LPK)
The National Alliance (TNA)
United Democratic Forum Party (UDFP)
United Democratic Movement (UDM)
United Republican Party (URP)
Unity Party of Kenya (UPK)
Wiper Democratic Movement- Kenya (WDM-K)
2. Kenya has a republic type of government, with a chief executive or president who has a term length of five years, next they have second chief executive which is like the vice president. Following him is the defense executive, then the foreign executive, and finally the chief financial executive. The Legislative branch consists of Parliament and their meeting place is Parliament Buildings. Kenya has a unitary system.
3. There are 52 parties and 4 parties awaiting for certificates.
4. The Orange Democratic Movement is the most popular movement.
5. Yes, there are four awaiting to be certified.
6. They are mostly economic issues.
7. I learned that most other countries have way more official parties than America, I also learned there leadership is similar to ours by that they have a President and Vice President.
1.
Agano Party (AP)
Alliance for Real Change
Alliance Party of Kenya (APK)
Chama Cha Mwananchi (CCM)
Chama Cha Uzalendo (CCU)
Conservative Party (CP)
Democratic Party of Kenya (DP)
Farmers Party (FP)
Federal Party of Kenya (MDM)
Ford-People (FORD-P)
Forum For Restoration of Democracy-Kenya (FORD-KENYA)
Grand National Union (GNU)
Kenya African Democratic Union-Asili (KADU-ASIL)
Kenya African National Union (KANU)
Kenya National Congress (KNC)
Kenya Social Congress (KSC)
Maendeleo Democratic Party (MDP)
Mazingira Green Party of Kenya (MGPK)
Mkenya Solidarity Movement (MSM)
Muungano Development Movement Party of Kenya (MP)
Mwangaza Party (MP)
Mzalendo Saba Saba Party (MSS)
NARC-Kenya (NARC-K)
National Agenda Party of Kenya (NAPK)
National Democratic Movement (NDM)
National Labour Party (NLP)
National Party of Kenya (FPK)
National Rainbow Coalition (NARC)
The National Vision Party (NVP)
New Democrats (ND)
New Ford Kenya (NFK)
Nuru Party
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)
Party of Action (POA)
Party of Democratic Unity (PDU)
Party of Independent Candidates of Kenya (PICK)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Peoples Party of Kenya (PPK)
Platinum Centralizer and Unionist Party of Kenya (PlaCenta Party of Kenya)
Progressive Party of Kenya (PPK)
Restore and Build Kenya (RBK)
Saba Saba Asili (77)
Safina Party (SAFINA)
Shirikisho Party of Kenya (SPK)
Sisi Kwa Sisi Party (SSP)
Social Democratic Party of Kenya (SDP)
The Independent Party (TIP)
The Labour Party of Kenya (LPK)
The National Alliance (TNA)
United Democratic Forum Party (UDFP)
United Democratic Movement (UDM)
United Republican Party (URP)
Unity Party of Kenya (UPK)
Wiper Democratic Movement- Kenya (WDM-K)
2. Kenya has a republic type of government, with a chief executive or president who has a term length of five years, next they have second chief executive which is like the vice president. Following him is the defense executive, then the foreign executive, and finally the chief financial executive. The Legislative branch consists of Parliament and their meeting place is Parliament Buildings. Kenya has a unitary system.
3. There are 52 parties and 4 parties awaiting for certificates.
4. The Orange Democratic Movement is the most popular movement.
5. Yes, there are four awaiting to be certified.
6. They are mostly economic issues.
7. I learned that most other countries have way more official parties than America, I also learned there leadership is similar to ours by that they have a President and Vice President.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
University of Missouri students report threats
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At the University of Missouri , reports of racially charged threats on spread through social media as well as rumor of the KKK had arrived on campus. The police investigated this and concluded that these reports were false but the rumors had already been wildly spread. A widely shared Yik Yak post stated, " I'm going to stand my ground tomorrow and shoot every black person I see" another post said, "some of you are alright. Don't go to school tomorrow."
Colorado High School sexting scandal
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Cañon City High School students have been engaging in sending hundreds of naked photos of themselves, prompting an investigation by the police. The school even had to call forfeit a football game because many players have been involved with the scandal. Charges of felony occurred if a nude picture exposing private parts and sent it to another person/ received nude picture and forwarded it or kept the picture. For students who took such pictures on campus they have been suspended.
8 year-old charged with murder
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8 year-old charged with murder
In Birmingham Alabama a one year-old and 8 year-old were left home alone, while their moms were out at a club. The little boy grew annoyed with the 1 year-olds constant crying and "viciously attacked" the toddler, beating her to death. The mom and her roommate left for the clubs at about 11 pm and didn't return till 2 am, upon arrival they didn't check up on any of the kids, and did into call the police about the situation till 10:30 the next morning. Had they called the police sooner the toddler could have possible been saved.
In Birmingham Alabama a one year-old and 8 year-old were left home alone, while their moms were out at a club. The little boy grew annoyed with the 1 year-olds constant crying and "viciously attacked" the toddler, beating her to death. The mom and her roommate left for the clubs at about 11 pm and didn't return till 2 am, upon arrival they didn't check up on any of the kids, and did into call the police about the situation till 10:30 the next morning. Had they called the police sooner the toddler could have possible been saved.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
U.S.: Illinois district must give full locker room access to transgender student
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U.S.: Illinois district must give full locker room access to transgender student
In Chicago Illinois, the U.S. Department of Education gave full access to use the girl locker room to a transgender student claiming, " All students deserve the opportunity to participate equally in school programs and activities--this is a basic civil right." However the Township High School District 211 defends its stance saying, "We do not agree with (the DOE's) decision and remain strong in our belief that the District's course of action, including private changing stations in our locker rooms, appropriately serves the dignity and privacy of all students in our educational environment."
U.S.: Illinois district must give full locker room access to transgender student
In Chicago Illinois, the U.S. Department of Education gave full access to use the girl locker room to a transgender student claiming, " All students deserve the opportunity to participate equally in school programs and activities--this is a basic civil right." However the Township High School District 211 defends its stance saying, "We do not agree with (the DOE's) decision and remain strong in our belief that the District's course of action, including private changing stations in our locker rooms, appropriately serves the dignity and privacy of all students in our educational environment."
GOP debate meeting: Big bluster, modest proposals
The republican presidential campaign stirred up a lot of disagreement Sunday night, after its proposal for change. This proposal includes: a two hour time limit, 30 seconds for opening and closing statements, equal speaking time for each candidate. Several campaigns are considering having all 14 candidates appear on the same stage or randomly splitting them up in two groups of seven. However, frontrunners, especially Donald Trump have objected this suggestion.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Park 51/ Mosque
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1.
Assume that the documentary, The Man Behind the Mosque, provided an
accurate and research-based perspective on how the “Ground Zero Mosque” became
a story. Based on what you saw there, what steps can you remember the cable-news
media covering the story taking to
investigate who was actually behind the Mosque in terms of mission, goals,
and funding?
- Based on what I saw in the video, the media reached out to Sherif El-Gamal, Pamela Geller, and Imam Feisal Adbul Rauf, and covered both sides of the debate.
- Based on what I saw in the video, the media reached out to Sherif El-Gamal, Pamela Geller, and Imam Feisal Adbul Rauf, and covered both sides of the debate.
2.
Who brought the story of the “Ground Zero
Mosque” to Fox News, the station that broke the story and led coverage of the
story?
-Pamela Geller
-Pamela Geller
3.
It can be argued that much of the cable news
coverage of the story was just that – coverage of a “story,” and how people
felt about this “story,” rather than actual reporting. Explain how we can see this at work
-You can see this work by they interviewed people strongly involved in the controversy, for example the people who lost loved ones in 9/11, and the man behind the Park 51 project, which can lead to biased opinions rather than actual facts.
-You can see this work by they interviewed people strongly involved in the controversy, for example the people who lost loved ones in 9/11, and the man behind the Park 51 project, which can lead to biased opinions rather than actual facts.
4.
The journalists of Frontline included coverage
of and interviews with the staff of Park 51 (the NYU grad and a couple other
part-timers). Do these individuals
appear ever to have been interviewed on cable-news?
-No
-No
5.
What sources did Cable news appear to rely on
for knowledge and expertise about Islam?
How credible did you find these sources?
Why?
They appeared in the video to rely on Sherif and Imam Muhammad Musri.
They appeared in the video to rely on Sherif and Imam Muhammad Musri.
6.
How relevant is the ownership of a media source
for understanding its goals and how its goals may shape bias in its
coverage?
-Cable news relied on mostly on somewhat credible historians, however they were a little biased on the interpretations of Park 51/ Mosque.
-Cable news relied on mostly on somewhat credible historians, however they were a little biased on the interpretations of Park 51/ Mosque.
7.
Who was, at the time of the Ground Zero Mosque
story, the
second largest shareholder in the News Corp?
-Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, a nephew of the Saudi king
-Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, a nephew of the Saudi king
8.
If you bring up the topic of the Ground Zero
mosque today, many people might say something like, “Oh yeah . . . What ever
happened to that?” Think about it: Given the level of urgency that was attached
to the story, why did cable news just stop covering the story of the Mosque at
Ground Zero?
-Fox news stopped covering this maybe because the people became uninterested and they didn’t want to bore that audience or because they want attention on them due to the controversy with Al-Waleed.
-Fox news stopped covering this maybe because the people became uninterested and they didn’t want to bore that audience or because they want attention on them due to the controversy with Al-Waleed.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Intro to Media Questions
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1. List as many types (example: TV) of media as you can think of.
5. What have you heard about “liberal bias”? (Don’t do research for this one – just write down what you have heard about this phrase. If you have never heard this phrase before, say so, and then explain what you think it might mean.)
1. List as many types (example: TV) of media as you can think of.
- TV, radio, cell phone, computer, iPad/tablet, Network, cable, Newspaper, Periodicles, internet, magazines, aggregators, new websites, blogs, hybrid
2.Investigate ownership of the media in the US. Find an article or chart that will allow you to identify the corporations that actually own mainstream media outlets like ESPN, Disney, FoxNews, CNN, NBC, Etc., Write down what you find.
2.Investigate ownership of the media in the US. Find an article or chart that will allow you to identify the corporations that actually own mainstream media outlets like ESPN, Disney, FoxNews, CNN, NBC, Etc., Write down what you find.
1. TIme Warner:
Home Box Office (HBO)
Time Inc.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
CW Network (partial ownership)
TMZ
New Line Cinema
Time Warner Cable
Cinemax
Cartoon Network
TBS
TNT
America Online
MapQuest
Moviefone
Castle Rock
Sports Illustrated
Fortune
Marie Claire
People Magazine
Time Inc.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
CW Network (partial ownership)
TMZ
New Line Cinema
Time Warner Cable
Cinemax
Cartoon Network
TBS
TNT
America Online
MapQuest
Moviefone
Castle Rock
Sports Illustrated
Fortune
Marie Claire
People Magazine
2. Walt Disney:
ABC Television Network
Disney Publishing
ESPN Inc.
Disney Channel
SOAPnet
A&E
Lifetime
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Buena Vista Theatrical Productions
Buena Vista Records
Disney Records
Hollywood Records
Miramax Films
Touchstone Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures
Pixar Animation Studios
Buena Vista Games
Hyperion Books
Disney Publishing
ESPN Inc.
Disney Channel
SOAPnet
A&E
Lifetime
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Buena Vista Theatrical Productions
Buena Vista Records
Disney Records
Hollywood Records
Miramax Films
Touchstone Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures
Pixar Animation Studios
Buena Vista Games
Hyperion Books
3. Viacom:
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Home Entertainment
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Comedy Central
Country Music Television (CMT)
Logo
MTV
MTV Canada
MTV2
Nick Magazine
Nick at Nite
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
Noggin
Spike TV
The Movie Channel
TV Land
VH1
Paramount Home Entertainment
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Comedy Central
Country Music Television (CMT)
Logo
MTV
MTV Canada
MTV2
Nick Magazine
Nick at Nite
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
Noggin
Spike TV
The Movie Channel
TV Land
VH1
4. News Corporation:
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Fox Television Stations
The New York Post
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Beliefnet
Fox Business Network
Fox Kids Europe
Fox News Channel
Fox Sports Net
Fox Television Network
FX
My Network TV
MySpace
News Limited News
Phoenix InfoNews Channel
Phoenix Movies Channel
Sky PerfecTV
Speed Channel
STAR TV India
STAR TV Taiwan
STAR World
Times Higher Education Supplement Magazine
Times Literary Supplement Magazine
Times of London
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
20th Century Fox International
20th Century Fox Studios
20th Century Fox Television
BSkyB
DIRECTV
The Wall Street Journal
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Interactive Media
FOXTEL
HarperCollins Publishers
The National Geographic Channel
National Rugby League
News Interactive
News Outdoor
Radio Veronica
ReganBooks
Sky Italia
Sky Radio Denmark
Sky Radio Germany
Sky Radio Netherlands
STAR
Zondervan
Fox Television Stations
The New York Post
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Beliefnet
Fox Business Network
Fox Kids Europe
Fox News Channel
Fox Sports Net
Fox Television Network
FX
My Network TV
MySpace
News Limited News
Phoenix InfoNews Channel
Phoenix Movies Channel
Sky PerfecTV
Speed Channel
STAR TV India
STAR TV Taiwan
STAR World
Times Higher Education Supplement Magazine
Times Literary Supplement Magazine
Times of London
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
20th Century Fox International
20th Century Fox Studios
20th Century Fox Television
BSkyB
DIRECTV
The Wall Street Journal
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Interactive Media
FOXTEL
HarperCollins Publishers
The National Geographic Channel
National Rugby League
News Interactive
News Outdoor
Radio Veronica
ReganBooks
Sky Italia
Sky Radio Denmark
Sky Radio Germany
Sky Radio Netherlands
STAR
Zondervan
5.CBS Corporation:
CBS News
CBS Sports
CBS Television Network
CNET
Showtime
TV.com
CBS Radio Inc. (130 stations)
CBS Consumer Products
CBS Outdoor
CW Network (50% ownership)
Infinity Broadcasting
Simon & Schuster (Pocket Books, Scribner)
Westwood One Radio Network
CBS Sports
CBS Television Network
CNET
Showtime
TV.com
CBS Radio Inc. (130 stations)
CBS Consumer Products
CBS Outdoor
CW Network (50% ownership)
Infinity Broadcasting
Simon & Schuster (Pocket Books, Scribner)
Westwood One Radio Network
6. NBC Universal
Bravo
CNBC
NBC News
MSNBC
NBC Sports
NBC Television Network
Oxygen
SciFi Magazine
Syfy (Sci Fi Channel)
Telemundo
USA Network
Weather Channel
Focus Features
NBC Universal Television Distribution
NBC Universal Television Studio
Paxson Communications (partial ownership)
Trio
Universal Parks & Resorts
Universal Pictures
Universal Studio Home Video
3. Find a list that identifies universities with what are considered the top programs for journalism. Pick anyone you like, and then go to the website to investigate that school’s journalism program, as if you were a prospective student. What can you learn about the professional values, standards, and practices associated with professional journalism? (Write it down)CNBC
NBC News
MSNBC
NBC Sports
NBC Television Network
Oxygen
SciFi Magazine
Syfy (Sci Fi Channel)
Telemundo
USA Network
Weather Channel
Focus Features
NBC Universal Television Distribution
NBC Universal Television Studio
Paxson Communications (partial ownership)
Trio
Universal Parks & Resorts
Universal Pictures
Universal Studio Home Video
-Auburn University: I did not realize al the different types of journalism programs out there:
Broadcast Journalism
Community Journalism
Entrepreneurial/Business Journalism
Health & Science Journalism
Magazine Journalism
Media Law
Digital Technology Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Sports Journalism
Visual Journalism
4. Historically, the media in the United States has often been viewed as playing the role of “watchdog.” Do research to understand the watchdog role of the media so that you can answer these questions: Who is being watched? Who is being protected? And from what?
-The new is being watched, the people are being protected, from the dangers and breaking news of the media.
I've never heard about this phrase but I am assuming it has something to do with people being bias when it comes to politics or politicians.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
AP GOV- Speaker of the House
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AP Gov
1. The Constitution doesn't give a specific answer other then they are chosen by the members of the House. The Speaker is the political and parliamentary leader of the House. The Speaker influences committee assignments for new members, appoints the party other leaders, rules on questions of parliamentary procedure. The Speaker of the House is behind the Vice President in lines of succession.
2. House Leadership:
1) The majority leader- usually the second ranking member of the majority party, is the party leader on the floor. Helps plan the party's legislative program.
2) The minority leader- heads and organizes the minority party, this person's influence is usually limited. If the party succeeds in the next congressional election, the minority leader could well be the next speaker
Senate Leadership:
1) Vice President- the vice president has little power, it can only cast a vote in case of a tie.
3. If the President and Vice President were impeached or died then the Speaker of the House would become President.
4. Samuel Rayburn
5. Nancy Pelosi became the first women Speaker of the House in 2007, and she represented the Democrat party.
6. Newt Gingrich served from 1994-1999, he is famous for leading the republican revolution in 1994
7. John A. Boehner resigned September 25, 2015 after 20 years as Congress and 4 years as Speaker, since he was not getting support from Republicans since that party is so divided.
8. Kevin McCarthy, it is no longer the case because he knew he could not win.
9. Because he has a good reputation with most conservative members of the republican party. He said he didn't want to run but he is thinking about it.
AP Gov
1. The Constitution doesn't give a specific answer other then they are chosen by the members of the House. The Speaker is the political and parliamentary leader of the House. The Speaker influences committee assignments for new members, appoints the party other leaders, rules on questions of parliamentary procedure. The Speaker of the House is behind the Vice President in lines of succession.
2. House Leadership:
1) The majority leader- usually the second ranking member of the majority party, is the party leader on the floor. Helps plan the party's legislative program.
2) The minority leader- heads and organizes the minority party, this person's influence is usually limited. If the party succeeds in the next congressional election, the minority leader could well be the next speaker
Senate Leadership:
1) Vice President- the vice president has little power, it can only cast a vote in case of a tie.
3. If the President and Vice President were impeached or died then the Speaker of the House would become President.
4. Samuel Rayburn
5. Nancy Pelosi became the first women Speaker of the House in 2007, and she represented the Democrat party.
6. Newt Gingrich served from 1994-1999, he is famous for leading the republican revolution in 1994
7. John A. Boehner resigned September 25, 2015 after 20 years as Congress and 4 years as Speaker, since he was not getting support from Republicans since that party is so divided.
8. Kevin McCarthy, it is no longer the case because he knew he could not win.
9. Because he has a good reputation with most conservative members of the republican party. He said he didn't want to run but he is thinking about it.
10. Paul Ryan was selected chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. This Committee's responsibility it to work on the biggest economic issues facing the country, including taxes, trade, Social Security health care, and social problems.
11. A congressional committee is a legislative sub-organization in the United States Congress that handles a specific duty (rather than the general duties of congress). There are 46 committees.
12. He may not choose to take the job because you have to be on the road about a hundred days out of the year, also he already has more responsibilities that the average congressman, due to his position as chair of one of the most influential committees.
13. If I was in his position I would probably not take the position for several reasons. Paul Ryan is already have doubts about taking the position which indicates he probably does not want to do the job so he would do it half heartedly, also it weakens his chances of becoming President in the future.
14. It can be, if the President and Vice President die or get get impeached. Not to back to back, but President William Taft was speaker of the House and then went on to become President.
15. A congressional caucus is a group of members of the United States Congress that meets to pursue common legislative objects. There are 78 caucus. Committees work by they specialize in specific issues and review legislation pertaining to the those issues, caucuses however, are formed by members to provide a forum for issues or legislative agendas.
16. The House of Freedom Caucus is a congressional caucus consisting of conservative Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. The House Freedom Caucus wants a speaker that is a strong conservative.
17.
When Kevin McCarthy withdrew from the race to replace Speaker John Boehner on Thursday, many GOP representatives looked at Paul Ryan as their only hope to reunite the party. However, that is looking unlikely, Ryan is a family man and takes his job as a dad very seriously, if he took the job of speaker it would take more time away from his young kids and wife then he would like. Even though it is unlikely, there still is a possibility that he will run.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
First Quarter Reflection
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First quarter is always a struggle because you're getting used to the teachers and the new class, and AP Gov was no exception. I like having the blog post because it's beneficial if you remember doing the post, I also like having the study guides to help prepare for test, for me personally it helps me study and be organized. The only thing I really didn't like this year was the Constitution project/test we had, I didn't feel like I thoroughly got the concept of the project, and found it hard to finish the project AND still have time to study for the test.
First quarter is always a struggle because you're getting used to the teachers and the new class, and AP Gov was no exception. I like having the blog post because it's beneficial if you remember doing the post, I also like having the study guides to help prepare for test, for me personally it helps me study and be organized. The only thing I really didn't like this year was the Constitution project/test we had, I didn't feel like I thoroughly got the concept of the project, and found it hard to finish the project AND still have time to study for the test.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Obama Shares Historic Handshake with Iran Foreign Minister
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CNN-historical handshake
This historical handshake between President Barack Obama and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday. The handshake is said to be "the highest level handshake between the two nations since 1979 Islamic Revolution. According to the Iranian side the handshake was not planned before the event, and took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.
This historical handshake between President Barack Obama and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in New York on Monday. The handshake is said to be "the highest level handshake between the two nations since 1979 Islamic Revolution. According to the Iranian side the handshake was not planned before the event, and took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.
Monday, September 28, 2015
CNN debate criteria would allow Joe Biden participate
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Joe Biden meets the requirements for running for president
Vice President, Joe Biden will be invited to take part in the the first Democratic presidential primary debate, if he decides to do so by October 13 (the day of the debate). Though Joe Biden has been indecisive on whether or not he will join the primary, he would only need to file the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission or declare he wishes to attend according to the requirements. So far five have been invited to the first Democratic National Committee-sanctioned debate, they are: Lincoln Chafee, Hilary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, and Jim Webb.
Vice President, Joe Biden will be invited to take part in the the first Democratic presidential primary debate, if he decides to do so by October 13 (the day of the debate). Though Joe Biden has been indecisive on whether or not he will join the primary, he would only need to file the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission or declare he wishes to attend according to the requirements. So far five have been invited to the first Democratic National Committee-sanctioned debate, they are: Lincoln Chafee, Hilary Clinton, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, and Jim Webb.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
John Boehner, House Speaker, will resign from Congress
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John Boehner Resigns
John Boehner made the decision to resign from congress in a meeting on Friday. He stated that almost no one knew of his decision before making it Friday and said at a news conference, "So before I went to sleep last night, I told my wife, I said, 'You know, I might just make an announcement tomorrow." Mr. Boehner's was trying to think of a solution to keep the government open the rest of the year, but as pressured the conservatives who would not vote for a bill that funded Planned Parenthood, the announcement weakened the chances of a government shutdown.
John Boehner made the decision to resign from congress in a meeting on Friday. He stated that almost no one knew of his decision before making it Friday and said at a news conference, "So before I went to sleep last night, I told my wife, I said, 'You know, I might just make an announcement tomorrow." Mr. Boehner's was trying to think of a solution to keep the government open the rest of the year, but as pressured the conservatives who would not vote for a bill that funded Planned Parenthood, the announcement weakened the chances of a government shutdown.
Yazidi woman raped by 'American jihadi' to testify to Congress
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Yazidi woman gets raped by ISIS
A 20 year-old Yazidi woman claims to have been captured and held as a sex slave by ISIS, the woman is now in America to testify to Congress about her statements against the American who went by the name of Abu Abdullah Al Amirki (Abu Abdullah the American). The victim stated that man was "very white" and even had a family of his own back in the U.S. She also said that before and after he would rape her he would pray 15-30 minutes to cleanse himself the act.
A 20 year-old Yazidi woman claims to have been captured and held as a sex slave by ISIS, the woman is now in America to testify to Congress about her statements against the American who went by the name of Abu Abdullah Al Amirki (Abu Abdullah the American). The victim stated that man was "very white" and even had a family of his own back in the U.S. She also said that before and after he would rape her he would pray 15-30 minutes to cleanse himself the act.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Pope Francis Poised to Deliver Historic Speech to Congress
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AP Gov Blog Post
Pope Francis Coming to America
Pope Francis is visiting America for six days, for the first time, he is making history by becoming the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of congress in a speech that challenges issues in American Politics. It is predicted that many of his views will clash with the Republicans, but he could also put democrats on the spot if he discusses abortion and gay marriage. Following Pope Francis' speech, he will join the lavish meal with lawmakers, but will instead eat lunch with homeless people.
AP Gov Blog Post
Pope Francis is visiting America for six days, for the first time, he is making history by becoming the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of congress in a speech that challenges issues in American Politics. It is predicted that many of his views will clash with the Republicans, but he could also put democrats on the spot if he discusses abortion and gay marriage. Following Pope Francis' speech, he will join the lavish meal with lawmakers, but will instead eat lunch with homeless people.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Introduction to Federalism
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AP Gov Homework
1. Federalism- mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in such a way as to allow each to maintain its own fundamental political integrity. Federal systems do this by requiring that basic policies be made and implemented through negotiation in some form, so that all the members can share in making and executing decisions. The political principles that animate federal systems emphasize the primacy of bargaining and negotiated coordination among several power centres; they stress the virtues of dispersed power centres as a means for safeguarding individual and local liberties.
Definition of Federalism
2. There are 195 nation-states in the world.
3. Seven countries have a federal system of government, they include: Austria, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
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5. Unitary System- a system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government. It contrast with the federal system.
6. 132 countries have a unitary system, the largest countries include: China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, Phillippines.
7. The Federalism systems is completely different from the unitary system. In a unitary government, the central government possesses much authority and decision-making power, local governing bodies simply serve as administrative arms of the central government. However, in a federalism government, power is split between a central government authority and its constituent states, usually involving a constitution which defines how power is shared between national, state, and local government.
8. The image above gives the perspective on federal government involvement of a police officer. The sick patient is laying in his bed, clearly sick of cancer which makes us feel sympathy for him, while the "feds" are also just doing there job and are punishing the mad doing illegal things such as marijuana.
9. The image above gives the perspective on federal government involvement from a politician but more specifically from a Republican. The elephant, which is the symbol for the Republican party is expressing how the states should allowed to do set their own policies without the government interfering, which is a common argument the Republican party makes.
10. In the video, it uses a three layer cake as a metaphor for federalism with local being the top layer, state being the middle, and federal being the bottom and biggest layer. It explains federalism as local taking care of local issues like the police force, water and building permit. State handles issues like education, healthcare, and recreation. Finally, federal covers issues like national issues like national parks, military, and space exploration.
11. It is a metaphor because the chocolate represents the federal government and the vanilla represents the local and state government.
AP Gov Homework
1. Federalism- mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in such a way as to allow each to maintain its own fundamental political integrity. Federal systems do this by requiring that basic policies be made and implemented through negotiation in some form, so that all the members can share in making and executing decisions. The political principles that animate federal systems emphasize the primacy of bargaining and negotiated coordination among several power centres; they stress the virtues of dispersed power centres as a means for safeguarding individual and local liberties.
Definition of Federalism
2. There are 195 nation-states in the world.
3. Seven countries have a federal system of government, they include: Austria, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
4.
5. Unitary System- a system of political organization in which most or all of the governing power resides in a centralized government. It contrast with the federal system.
6. 132 countries have a unitary system, the largest countries include: China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, Phillippines.
7. The Federalism systems is completely different from the unitary system. In a unitary government, the central government possesses much authority and decision-making power, local governing bodies simply serve as administrative arms of the central government. However, in a federalism government, power is split between a central government authority and its constituent states, usually involving a constitution which defines how power is shared between national, state, and local government.
8. The image above gives the perspective on federal government involvement of a police officer. The sick patient is laying in his bed, clearly sick of cancer which makes us feel sympathy for him, while the "feds" are also just doing there job and are punishing the mad doing illegal things such as marijuana.
10. In the video, it uses a three layer cake as a metaphor for federalism with local being the top layer, state being the middle, and federal being the bottom and biggest layer. It explains federalism as local taking care of local issues like the police force, water and building permit. State handles issues like education, healthcare, and recreation. Finally, federal covers issues like national issues like national parks, military, and space exploration.
11. It is a metaphor because the chocolate represents the federal government and the vanilla represents the local and state government.
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