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Principles of American Demoracy (Period 6) Assignments

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Term
Fall 2010
Department
Social Studies
Location
Room 84
Code
F230-3
Description
Students will pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. Students will analyze the history and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the current state of the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of government. Students will analyze the relationship among federal, state, and local governments. Students are prepared to vote, participate in community activities, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship.

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LAST DAY OF 1ST SEMESTER.
 
WINTER BREAK BEGINS!
 
HAVE A GREAT BREAK AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
SEE YOU IN 2011!

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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ESSENTIAL LEARNING # 6
 
1. Which Constitutional amendment is often used in cases involving religion?
2. What powers does the court that first hears a case have?
3. What was the issue involved in Plessy v. Ferguson?
4. What was the issue involved in Miranda v. Arizona?
5. What significant decision was made by the Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison?
6. How is the court system divided in the United States?
7. How can the independence of the Judicial Branch be insured?
8. What must occur for the Supreme Court to hear a case?
9. Who decides the Constitutionality of federal laws?
10. Which Constitutional amendment protects your right to due process?
11. What was the issue involved in Adarand Constructors v. Pena?
12. What was the issue involved in U.S. v. Virginia (VMI)?
13. What was the issue involved in Regents v. Bakke?

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ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS # 5

1. List the order of the top five positions according to the presidential Succession Act of 1947.
2. List the formal duties of the Vice President.
3. List the formal qualifications for the presidency.
4. List the formal powers that are granted to the President.
5. List the powers of the President as diplomat.
6. What powers does the President have in relation to war?
7. What is the Executive Cabinet and what is its main responsibility?
8. How can the Executive Branch affect the Judicial Branch?
9. What is the relationship between Congress and the President?
10. What is the Federal Bureaucracy and what purpose does it serve?

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ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS # 4

  1. In the House, who decides how and when a bill will be debated?
  2. Who can introduce a bill to a house of Congress to become law?
  3. At which step do most measures that are introduced in the House die?
  4. How many members are in the Senate? How many in the House of Representatives?
  5. What is a filibuster and what purpose does it serve?
  6. What is the primary job of Congress?
  7. List the steps that it takes for a bill to become a law in the House of Representatives.
  8. List the steps that it takes for a bill to become a law in the Senate.
  9. What position does the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives hold?
  10. How long is the term that Senators may serve? How long is the term Representatives may serve?
  11. If a President veto’s a bill, what is needed for Congress to pass it any way?
  12. A person that is a member of Congress represents whom?
  13. What event must occur for the seats in the House of Representatives to be reapportioned?

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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QUOTATION # 15

" Don't ever do anything just so someone will like you for the moment. Soon the moment will be over and you may have done something that will change your life."

- Michael Josephson

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QUOTATION # 14

"The true measure of people is how they treat others who can do them absolutely no good."

- Ann Landers

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Textbook page # 256 # 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23 & page #257 # 27

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Create a "Gratitude List":
  • 10 people you are grateful to have in your life and why
  • 10 things you are grateful for in your life and why
  • 10 places you are grateful for in your life and why
I will collect the lists on Friday.

* Choose 1 or 2 people from your list and write them a "Thank You" letter, why you are grateful for them, and what they mean to you. Share the letter with these people over the Thanksgiving break, preferably on Thanksgiving.

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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QUOTATION # 12

"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."

- Abraham Lincoln

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Quotation # 13

There are three kinds of people in the world, the wills, the won'ts and the can'ts. The first accomplish everything; the second oppose everything; the third fail in everything.

Eclectic Magazine

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Quotation # 11

"It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities."
- Sir Josiah Stamp

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Textbook pages and questions:
  1. Page 213 # 1, 3, 4
  2. Page 214 # 1 - 3
  3. Page 221 # 1, 2, 3
  4. Page 230 # 1, 2, 3, 4
Due on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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Using your textbooks complete the following:
a. Page 186 – Answer Questions # 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
b. Page 194 – Answer Questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4
c. Page 202 – Answer Questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4
 
Questions should be done for class tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12, 2010.

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Here is the Quest Study Guide for Friday's Quest on Chapter 6

All answers are found in your notes from this week or in your textbook in Chapter 6. Study Guide is due on Friday prior to the Quest.

*I have included the notes from this week for those who may need them.

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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PHABAO CONFERENCE NIGHT
STUDENT LED CONFERENCING 5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
 
THIS EVENT HAS MANDATORY ATTENDANCE FOR ALL CLASSES

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POLITICAL PARTIES REVIEW

These are some sample questions for the Essential Learnings # 2. The Assessment will be done on Wednesday. All answers will be found in Chapter 5 - Political Parties

Write out the questions with the correct response written as well.

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The Institute for Leadership Development and Education will be hosting a conference on October 23rd at Panorama High School to motivate young men to do well in high school and continue their education in college or a trade school. There will be a college fair as well as speakers on careers in law, medicine, engineering, journalism, media, dentistry, and law enforcement.
 
If you're interested, contact Esteban at 818-943-0341 or [email protected]

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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Answer the following questions:

  1. Page 118 # 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
  2. Page 124 # 1, 2, 4
  3. Page 131 # 2, 3
  4. Page 135 # 1, 2
  5. Page 142 # 2, 4
Due on Wednesday, October 20th

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Answer the following questions:

  1. Page 144 # 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28
Due on Wednesday, October 20th

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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Quotation # 10

"In matters of style swim with the current; in matters of principle stand like a rock."
- Thomas Jefferson

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Terms to Know # 2

  1. Goals
  2. Character
  3. Dedication
  4. Freedom
  5. Independence
Write a sentence using each of the terms correctly.

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Terms Students Should Know # 2

  1. Goals
  2. Character
  3. Dedication
  4. Freedom
  5. Independence

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Face the Issues - The Patriot Act

Textbook page 554


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1.  Textbook page 523
    Read and answer Questions 1 & 2

2.  Textbook page 527
    Read and answer Questions 1 - 3

Bring questions completed to class on Tuesday.

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Quotation # 9

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present."

- Author Unknown

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
 
All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
This counts for 20 points every week.
 
The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
http://www.symsdress.com/

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Current Event Assignment

Using magazines, newspapers, or online resources, find an article that deals with the 1st Amendment - freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government. Write a brief summary and how it relates to the 1st Amendment.

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CLASSWORK:

QUOTE # 8
"There is a big difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do."
- Potter Stewart, American Supreme Court Justice, 1915 - 1985

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The Bill of Rights Assignment

Using a copy of the Constitution provided for you, complete the following:

  1. Reviewing the original Bill of Rights, which amendments would you remove or exclude and why?
  2. Review the original Bill of Rights and analyze the amendments from today’s perspective (2010). What amendments would you like to see added or included to the Bill of Rights and why do you think they should be added or included?
  3. Review the remaining 17 amendments. Of the remaining amendments, which of these amendments would you change, if any, and why? What would you change them to?
  4. If you were to write your own Student Bill of Rights for all students at Sylmar High School, what would be the first ten amendments you would include?
  5. Reviewing the original Bill of Rights, which of the amendments do you personally feel strongest about, which one do you like the most, and why?

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  • Quiz # 4 - Chapter 19: The Unalienable Rights 
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  • Bill of Rights Assignment Due

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    Quote # 7
    "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
    - Abraham Lincoln

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    DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
     
    All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
    This counts for 20 points every week.
     
    The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
    http://www.symsdress.com/

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    This is the classroom presentation on "Business Etiquette". Please download and review for your own information. Using some of the techniques that are presented will help you take small steps to your future success.

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    The attatched PowerPoint is for the notes on Chapter 19 - The Unalienable Rights.
    There will be a quiz on these on Friday.

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    Chapter 19 - The Unalienable Rights

    Assignment is due on Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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    DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY
     
    All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
    This counts for 20 points every week.
     
    The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.
    http://www.symsdress.com

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    THE BILL OF RIGHTS

    Slide 1
    1.1.  List all the rights you believe that Americans have.
    2.2.  For each right, should the right be considered absolute or relative, and why. (Found on page 533 in Chapter 19)
    3.3.  Get into groups of five students, and retrieve one textbook for each group.
    4.4.  Look up the Preamble to the Constitution. (Found on page 760 of the textbook)
    5.As a group, and using your own words, re-write the Preamble for a “Classroom Constitution”.
    6.5.  As a group write a “Classroom Constitution”. Consider which rights should be protected and whether these rights should be absolute or relative. One “Classroom Constitution” per group will be submitted. You will present your Preamble and Constitution to the class.

    1.
    Slide 1

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    CLASSWORK:

    QUOTE # 6
    "Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal."
    - Joe Cossman




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    Quotation # 1
    "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Leader

    Quotation # 2
    "When you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there." - Lewis Carroll, English writer and mathematician

    Quotation # 3
    "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." - Alice Walker, writer

    Quotation # 4
    "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt, writer and humanitarian

    Quotation # 5
    "Failing to plan is planning to fail." - John Wooden


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    IMPORTANT TERMS FOR SENIORS

    Student
    Work
    Sacrifice
    Pride
    Success

     
    If you don't have an actual physical dictionary available, please use the following links.
     
    DO NOT USE GOOGLE. NOTHING AGAINST GOOGLE, BUT I WANT YOU TO USE A BETTER SOURCE.
    http://dictionary.reference.com/ http://thesaurus.com/

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    TODAY IS NATIONAL CONSTITUTION DAY!
    Overview
     
    Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
     
    This commemoration had its origin in 1940, when Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue annually a proclamation setting aside the third Sunday in May for the public recognition of all who had attained the status of American citizenship. The designation for this day was “I Am An American Day.”
     
    In 1952 Congress repealed this joint resolution and passed a new law moving the date to September 17 to commemorate “the formation and signing, on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution of the United States” but the day was designated “Citizenship Day” and also retained its original purpose of recognizing all those who had attained the status of American citizenship.
    The law urged civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities and towns to make plans for the proper observance of the day and “for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.”
     
    In 2004, Congress changed the designation of this day to “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day” and also added two additional provisions: first, that the head of each federal agency provide each new employee with educational and training materials concerning the Constitution and also provide such materials to every employee on September 17 of each year; and second, that each educational institution that receives Federal funds shall hold an educational program on the Constitution for students on September 17 of each year.
    http://www.constitutionfacts.com/

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    QUIZ # 3
     
    From "Study Skills Workshop" and "The Constitution" notes this week.
     
    I WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING: 1) YOUR FIVE IMPORTANT TERMS FOR SENIORS AND YOUR FIVE QUOTES!!!!

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    In class today you will be preparing for your quiz tomorrow.

    On a separate sheet of paper complete the attached The Constitution Review.

    Tomorrow, Friday, there will be a quiz on the Study Skills Workshop notes as well as The Constitution notes. I will also be collection your terms and quotations.

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    DRESS FOR SUCCESS THURSDAY

    All students enrolled in Mr. Loscos' classes must be DRESSED FOR SUCCESS.
    This counts for 20 points every week.
     
    The link below provides some great information regarding Dress for Success as well as some useful information for interviewing.

    http://www.symsdress.com/

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    The attached PowerPoint was presented to all classes in order to have a successful "Dress for Success" Thursday. Please review the information provided. Remember that these are guidelines ALL students should follow for Thursdays as well as any possible job interviews you may have in the future.
     
    Remember, you only have one chance of making a good first impression!

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    For all the young men that may not know or remember how to properly tie a necktie, I am providing you with the following "How to Tie a Tie" PowerPoint. Download the presentation and refer to it as often as needed. I hope this helps you for many years to come.
     
    Remember, no clip-on or zipper-ties will be accepted!

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    Complete Chapter 3, Sections 2 & 3 notes on The Constitution.
     
    Section 2: Formal Amendment
    The Framers knew that the Constitution they wrote could not be built for all time, and, therefore, allowed for the formal amendment of the document. These formal amendments actually become part of the written language of the Constitution itself.
     
    Section 3: Informal Amendment
    Common changes that do not affect the wording of the Constitution are informal amendments. The process of informal amendment occurs in several ways such as the passage of basic legislation by Congress, the activities of political parties, and custom.

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    Following the "Study Skills Workshop" presentation from Monday, I wanted to follow up with a related topic that should benefit all, if reviewed and applied to your own situation. The topic is "Test Preparation and Test Taking". Through the years I have come to realize that many students don't do well in many classes for two main reasons: 1) Lack of preparation (NOT STUDYING) and 2) Poor test taking skills. Again download and review the information contained in the attached PowerPoint. If you can apply even a few of the tips provided to your own studies, your chances at success should greatly improve. Like all skills, we must constantly work on them in order to improve them. Good luck.
     
    THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE COVERED IN AN IN-CLASS PRESENTATION!

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    Summary
     
    Why can the NFL legally prohibit the broadcast of some professional football games? Can TV cameras be excluded from courtrooms? Can a State set stricter auto emissions standards than those imposed by federal law? Believe it or not, the answers to these current questions can be found in the Constitution.
     
    Chapter Outline
     
    Section 1: The Six Basic Principles
    The Constitution's authors wrote it based on the principles that political power resides with the people, and that the National Government should be limited and divided into three branches to limit the power of any one group.
     
    Section 2: Formal Amendment
    The Framers knew that the Constitution they wrote could not be built for all time, and, therefore, allowed for the formal amendment of the document. These formal amendments actually become part of the written language of the Constitution itself.
     
    Section 3: Informal Amendment
    Common changes that do not affect the wording of the Constitution are informal amendments. The process of informal amendment occurs in several ways such as the passage of basic legislation by Congress, the activities of political parties, and custom.

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    The attached file is the PowerPoint Presentation on "Study Skills Workshop". All students should download and review ALL the information contained within these slides. The information presented will be useful not only during your Senior year, but for any classes you may take in the future. Remember that studying is a skill that must first be learned and then practiced over and over in order to produce good results. Like any skill, you must practice at it in order to master it. If you can apply even some of the information to your own personal situation, your chances for success will greatly improve. Good luck and good studying.

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    Chapter 2 Review Questions

    QUIZ # 3 - CHAPTER 2

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    Using the class set of Dictionaries, look up the following terms: STUDENT, WORK, SACRIFICE, PRIDE, AND SUCCESS. DO NOT USE GOOGLE, I WANT YOU TO ACTUALLY LOOK UP THE TERMS. WRITE OUT THE COMPLETE DEFINITION ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER TITLED “IMPORTANT TERMS FOR SENIORS”.

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    Chapter 2 Review Questions - Answers

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    Chapter 1 Review questions with complete sentences.

    QUIZ # 2 - CHAPTER 1 RE-QUIZ

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    Using your notes and textbook answer the questions using complete sentences.

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    These are the notes from Chapter 1.