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Am Govt Homework One Answers - Student Seven (view source)
Revision as of 02:35, October 11, 2010
, 02:35, October 11, 2010You win the contest for best homework of the week: 40/40 plus 6 extra credit points, for 46/40. Congratulations!
Terrorism, handling of the wars, national security ------ 15%
Terrorism, handling of the wars, national security ------ 15%
Tea Parties ----- 15%
Tea Parties ----- 15%
:Lots of priority to the "economy and jobs" -- well done. Good analysis of other factors also. Full credit.
2-Identify the total numbers by political party in the House and Senate, before the election (e.g., the House consists of __ Democrats and __ Republicans, for a total of 435). Include the Independents in the Senate in the Democratic totals because they vote for the Democratic leadership.
2-Identify the total numbers by political party in the House and Senate, before the election (e.g., the House consists of __ Democrats and __ Republicans, for a total of 435). Include the Independents in the Senate in the Democratic totals because they vote for the Democratic leadership.
The House consists of 255 Democrats, 178 Democrats and two vacancies for a total of 435 members. After a little research those two vacancies are IN-3, due to the resignation of Mark Souder (R) and NY-29, due to the resignation of Eric Massa (D). <sup>1</sup>
The House consists of 255 Democrats, 178 Democrats and two vacancies for a total of 435 members. After a little research those two vacancies are IN-3, due to the resignation of Mark Souder (R) and NY-29, due to the resignation of Eric Massa (D). <sup>1</sup>
:Superb answer, for full credit plus a bonus of 1 point for finding the vacancies. Ask yourself this: why is Eric Massa's seat still vacant? He resigned long ago! (Answer: New York Democrats are playing politics in avoiding a special election to fill his seat in a timely way.)
3-Is the President on the ballot this November? If not, then why not?
3-Is the President on the ballot this November? If not, then why not?
No, the President is not on the ballot this November. The President is only on the ballot when they year is divisible by four. Barack Hussein Obama will be on the ballot in 2012.
No, the President is not on the ballot this November. The President is only on the ballot when they year is divisible by four. Barack Hussein Obama will be on the ballot in 2012.
:Correct.
4-Using your answers questions 1 and 2 above and any other information, make a prediction of composition by political party of the House and Senate after Election Day. Explain briefly the basis of your predictions.
4-Using your answers questions 1 and 2 above and any other information, make a prediction of composition by political party of the House and Senate after Election Day. Explain briefly the basis of your predictions.
REPUBLICANS ----- 250
REPUBLICANS ----- 250
DEMOCRATS ------ 185
DEMOCRATS ------ 185
:Good prediction. We'll soon see the real results! Thanks for the funny Argentinian expression also.
Extra credit:
Extra credit:
I think Republicans could do even better if they compromised to govern following conservative principles. I think they should unveil the 2010 version of “Contract with America,” outlining their concrete ideas for improving the economy, health care, energy, etc. They can’t do much about national security, but they should state their support for nations that stand for democracy, and how America supports her allies. If they gain control of the Senate they can block irresponsible treaties too, and they should let the voters know that.
I think Republicans could do even better if they compromised to govern following conservative principles. I think they should unveil the 2010 version of “Contract with America,” outlining their concrete ideas for improving the economy, health care, energy, etc. They can’t do much about national security, but they should state their support for nations that stand for democracy, and how America supports her allies. If they gain control of the Senate they can block irresponsible treaties too, and they should let the voters know that.
I don’t think Democrats can do much after all the damage they’ve done to the greatest nation on Earth, but if they want to do slightly better they could leave behind the “Blame Bush Strategy™” and show the American people they can do something besides spending money that is not theirs.
I don’t think Democrats can do much after all the damage they’ve done to the greatest nation on Earth, but if they want to do slightly better they could leave behind the “Blame Bush Strategy™” and show the American people they can do something besides spending money that is not theirs.
:Superb answer indeed! Full extra credit of 5 points.
1- Official list of members of the House of Representatives. Compiled by Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
1- Official list of members of the House of Representatives. Compiled by Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
:You win the contest for best homework of the week: 40/40 plus 6 extra credit points, for 46/40. Congratulations!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 22:35, 10 October 2010 (EDT)