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Bell Ringer – 2/10/14

Bell Ringer – 2/10/14. Quote of the Week. Questions:. Q1: What do you think President Nixon meant by his quote? Q2: What is your favorite winter Olympic sport?. “ Finishing second in the Olympics gets you silver. Finishing second in politics gets you oblivion.” - Richard M. Nixon

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Bell Ringer – 2/10/14

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  1. Bell Ringer – 2/10/14 Quote of the Week Questions: Q1: What do you think President Nixon meant by his quote? Q2: What is your favorite winter Olympic sport? “ Finishing second in the Olympics gets you silver. Finishing second in politics gets you oblivion.” - Richard M. Nixon WORD of the Day: OBLIVION: Being completely forgotten.

  2. Bell Ringer – 2/11/14 Word of the Day: Questions: Q1: Do you know which political party has the majority in the Senate? In the House? Q2: Why do you think its good for a political party to have the majority in one or both of the legislative branches? • Majority Party: The political party that has the majority (over 50%) of the representatives either in the Senate or House of Reps.

  3. Bell Ringer – 2/12/14 Word of the Day: Questions: Q1: Why was it important for the Framers of the Constitution to put in writing the powers of the 3 branches? What problems could arise if there were no enumerated powers? • Enumerated Powers: powers that are specifically written down in the Constitution.

  4. Bell Ringer – 2/13/14 Word of the Day: Questions: Q1: The Supreme Court has 9 justices, the Executive branch has the Pres/VP/Cabinet, and the Legislative branch has 538 members. Which one do you think is more powerful? Why? Q2: Do you think the Legislative Branch is too big with 538 members? (Keep in mind there are 300+ million Americans)? Why or why not? • Senate Pro Tempore: The President of the Senate, which is the Vice President

  5. Bell Ringer – 2/14/14 Word of the Day: No questions today! • Party Whip: The person responsible for making sure a Congressman/woman follows their political party’s agenda.

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