BR-3/31/14

I believe racism is still an issue in 2014 these days in many place, including most of  West Virginia. Many people that I know can be very racist towards black people or other common races. These people have always been the same and most likely will not change their ways towards this issue. I believe that racism will always be an issue within society, but will most likely will become better as time goes on.

BR-3/27/14

I don't believe that they should have to serve for life, but they should have to work for a certain amount of years. The american people shouldn't vote for Justices, but they should also not let experienced people choose.

BR-3/24/14

This article is about an outbreak of Ebola that has killed fifty-nine people so far. Experts are not yet sure as to what has caused this outbreak. This outbreak comes with symptoms of vomiting and fever. Health officials are giving free treatment to all patients.  

Supreme Court Cases 3/20/14

Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow
This case was basically about saying the pledge in school and how it was an endorsement to religion within the school. The judge eventually ruled in Newdows favor. Later on though this was reversed.

Bethel School District v. Fraser
Within this case a student from a high school gave a speech, in which was beyond what the first amendment allows one to say. His school subsequently wouldn't allow him to graduate and he was kicked out of school for three days. They later ruled that the school had acted within the constitution with disciplining Fraser.

Grutter v. Bollinger
This case was about a student that didn't get admitted into a college even though having a 3.8 gpa. This student felt that she was being denied due to her race. They ruled the school did not use this with admitting there students and otherwise looked into ones background before accepting them.

Notes 3/20/14

• Inferior courts were created to function beneath the supreme court.
• The first court would be the district courts
• There are 94 district courts 
• there are 12 judicial districts
• a multi-judge panel is judged by more then one judge
• District courts do not hear cases within original jurisdiction of supreme court
• District courts hear both criminal and civil cases
• Most decisions in the federal district courts are final
• Some decisions are appealed though
• Each court has 6-28 judges and 1 supreme court justice is assigned to each district 
• court of international trade is a federal court the deals with other nations

BR-3/20/14

Which Judicial Philosophy do you agree with- judicial restraint or judicial activism? 

I agree with the Judicial Philosophy of Judicial Activism. 

Chapter 18 Section 1

Alito. Jr. Samuel Anthony

BR-3/19/14

What is your opinion of Flight 370's disappearance? Is this an issue that should concern America?

My opinion is that the plane had wrecked somewhere within the ocean and never will be found. This issue shouldn't concern America because its not a probable threat to America at this time.

BR-3/18/14

1. Crimea pretty much want's to become a part of Russia and brake off from Ukraine.

2.I don't believe that the u.s. should get involved in this issue, because if Crimea wants to part from the Ukraine they should be able to.

BR-3/12/14

1. They failed to notify them because the plane was having problems there for they didn't notify them.

2.Possible causes for this plane disappearing could be that it ran into an issue mid flight or a military exercise went wrong, in which they accidently shot the plane down. 

Living Room Candidate Questions

1.Who is the ad targeting?
All three of the videos are targeting the people of the united states to vote for a president.

2.Does it send a negative or a positive message?
All three ads present a positive message.

3.Do you think the ad's are effective?
These three ad's are very effective in a way that they each want the people of the united states to vote for them.

4.How are these ad's different then they would be presented now days?
These three ad's would be presented most likely in a more persuasive way now days.

5.Would your vote be affected by campaign ads?
Yes, because people would vote for others if their ad was more compelling than others.

BR-3/11/14

1. Companies shouldn't put people before profits because without making a profit a company won't last very long.

2.The government could try to compel these companies to do so, but they most likely wouldn't do so.

BR-3/10/14

1.I think the main thing that is important within his new budget idea is that people that make at least a million dollars a year would have to pay 30% on taxes.

2. Many people would benefit from this proposed budget.

We're going to miss Mr.Grady because he's the best! (notes)

• The president is the chief of state
• The president has the most powerful position in the united states
• The president sets congressional agenda
• The president leads the executive branch
• You have to be at least 35 years old to be the president   
• The 25th amendment made it so the vice president takes over once the president dies.                      
• The president selects the vice president if this position becomes unoccupied
• Presidential nominations begin with fundraising
• Presidential nominations later go in conventions
• Each state sent delegates based on electoral votes
• Primaries device is what each party uses to select its nomination for president
• New Hampshire is always the first primary, in which is typically front loaded like all others
• Began as winner takes all
• Caucuses are closed meeting of a political party which gather to select delegates to the national convention
• The second day of the conventional convention is to note key address's
• Day three is when the selection or affirmation for vice president candidate is known
• Nominee characteristics typically they have a long run of political experience
• Most of the time candidates from larger states win
• Perception matters when it comes to running for president

Notes on Executive Branch-3/5/14

• executive branch includes the president, vice president, and his cabinet.
• The president is responsible for carrying out laws.

Chief of State

• acts as the ceremonial head of gov.

Chief Executive

• has power both domestically and abroad.

-To be the president you have to be a natural  born citizen, 35 years of age and have to live within the united states for 14 years.

-Presidential term-

-4 years

-use to be no limit

-George Washington set the precedent that refused presidents to seek a third term

-FDR broke this precedent

-22nd amendment keeps this from happening now

Presidential pay is decided by congress.

-cannot be increased or decreased during a presidential term.

-the president can not receive any other pay.

• extras
• White house
• air force one
• personal bodyguards
• health care

Important slides

1. The 25th amendment made it law that if the president died the vice president would take control.
2. In event of a disability the vice president assumes role of president.
3. The vice president is known as the president in waiting.The vice president can not be fired by the president.
4. The president appoints a new vice president if he dies
5. The election of 1800 was the first tie in the presidential election, both with the amount of 73 votes.
6. The election of 1800 made the 12th amendment.

BR-3/5/14

The Vice President would come into order after the president dies and then others under the Vice President would follow.