Monday, February 27th
We continued the “Politics” PowerPoint.
Notes as follows:
Elections
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams vs. Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson received the most popular votes and electoral votes, but he didn’t have the majority of the electoral votes. Because neither of the candidates had won the majority of the electoral votes the house of representatives had to choose the next president, John Quincy Adams.
Election of 1876
Rutherford B. Hayes vs. Samuel J. Tilden
Rutherford B. Hayes lost by 264,292 votes to Samuel J. Tilden in 1876 but won the Electoral College.
Election of 1888
Benjamin Harrison vs. Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison lost by 95,713 votes to Grover Cleveland in 1888 but won the Electoral College.
Election of 2000
George Bush lost by 543,816 votes to Al Gore in the 2000 election but won the Electoral College.
During the election night, Florida was required to recount their votes because of “Hanging Chads” and possible overvotes.
Election of 2016
Donald Trump lost but 2.8 million votes to Hillary Clinton but won EC.
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Political Parties (Dem. vs Rep.)
What parts of the US are generally more Republican?
Rural Areas
Where do Democrats do very well traditionally?
Heavily populated areas (Poor people tend to live in cities rather than rural areas.)
Far East
North East
The Great Lakes States
Minorities, women, and younger adults vote democratic because they’re more open to change than older generations. Democrats are more environmentally, gay rights, and abortion rights, friendly than Republicans. Strong Christian believers lean more towards Republicans due to their altercation with gay rights and abortion rights. Not all democrats or republicans agree on all issues within their party.
Where you live can affect what party you belong to!
Fox News vs CNN
Fox News - Is very Conservative and lean towards a Republican bias.
CNN - Is very Liberal, they towards a Democratic bias.
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Elections Continued...
Election of 1960
Plenty of slave owners voted for Democrats because during this time alt-left members supported the slave system. Third Parties that ran wanted states to decide whether they wanted segregation in their state.
Election of 1964
The Civil Rights Act was ratified, giving people who are black the right to vote. Because the president during the time was democratic, african americans have voted for democrats since 1964. This caused states to switch their political parties; it hasn’t changed yet.
Election of 1968
During the time Texas voted Democrats; It was close election.
Election of 1972
Every state voted republican, except Massachusetts. Many believed it was “rigged election.”
Nixon, the republican candidate, was very paranoid. He believed the press and the Black Panthers were after him. Nixon and many other republicans began using “dirty tricks” on Edward Musky. They did this to put the Democrats against each other; many even dropped out due to the harsh press, but McGovern, the democratic candidate wasn’t affected.
Election of 1976
Jimmy Carter, the democratic candidate, was loved very much by south, causing many of them to go democrat that year. Ronald Reagan, the republican candidate, was only able to get a couple of electoral votes, giving Gerald Ford got the nomination (Leslie Linchpin was his real name). Gerald Ford was Nixon’s vice president and after his resignation and Ford became president. He’s the only president that was never elected by the people.
Election of 1980
It was electoral landslide for Ronald Reagan, allowing him to win.
Election of 1984
Geraldine Ferraro became the first vice presidential female to run. She was Walter Mondale’s running mate in the election; these two candidates were both Democrats.
Election of 1988
It was the last time California votes for a Republican.
Election of 1992
Bill Clinton, the democratic candidate, won states that usually went Republican.
Election of 2000
George W. Bush vs Al Gore
Election of 2004
George W. Bush vs John Kerry
It was a very close election.
Election of 2008
Barack Obama vs. John McCain
This was Obama’s first win, in which he won all the swing states.
Election of 2012
Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney
This was Obama’s second and last presidential win.
Election of 2016
Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump
Donald Trump won the election by winning many of the swing states.
Which include the following:
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Iowa
Vocabulary
Hanging Chads - Incompletely punched paper ballots
Black Panthers - An African American part that protects African Americans from police brutality.
Tuesday, February 28th
We continued the “Political” PowerPoint.
Notes as follows:
The summaries of what each party supports are generalizations and does not reflect each party's beliefs 100%.
Republicans are conservative.
Favor traditional institutions and the status quo
Favor laissez-faire system
Favor a limited role for government in society and believe that people should help themselves, not rely on the government
Favor lower taxes
Believe in the trickle-down theory
Believe in rugged individualism
Democrats are liberal.
Favor change in society
Oppose government intervention into one’s private and social life
Support regulations on economic activity and businesses
They want to make sure businesses aren’t harming the environment
Favor an active role for government in society
Believe that involvement - be it environmental regulations against polluting or anti-discrimination laws- can improve the quality of our lives
Willing to increase taxes to support programs
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Illegal Immigration
Republicans: They should be sent back, they broke the law.
Democrats: Believe there should be a easier path towards citizenship, legally.
What is immigration?
The action of a person coming into another country to live permanently.
What is illegal immigration?
When a person of a different counties moves into another country illegally.
Why do people want to come to the US either legally or illegally?
They want to get a better jobs and pay, better education, and they want to see their family.
Why do US citizens get upset about illegal immigration?
Many are mad because they didn’t come into the country the “right way”, legally. They also are accused of stealing American jobs and some commit crimes.
Why is it easy for politicians to ignore the problem of illegal immigration?
Many who bring up the problem are labeled a racist, this is a big controversy.
What is birthright citizenship?
Law of blood; If you’re born in the Unites States you are a Unites States Citizen.
What are “anchor babies”? - Not a positive term but the one that is used a lot
A child that is born from illegal immigrants in the US.
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Legal immigration statistics
2013 - 990,552 people are granted lawful permanent residence in the Unites States
“Green cards”
The top countries of origin are:
Mexico (14%)
China (7.2%)
India (6.9%)
Philippines (5.5%)
Dominican Republic (4.2%)
Vocabulary
State Union Address - A message delivered to congress by the president, annually.
Press Leak - When private information is told to the press
Status Quo - The “normal”
laissez-faire system - A system in which the government will let business do as they please; with exception of a few restrictions.
Rugged Individualism - The idea in which each individual should help themselves and not have the government interfering.
Trickle Down Theory - Where the government gives big businesses money (tax breaks) to bring more people in.
Wednesday, March 1st
Watched the President Trump Address To Congress: Highlights
Why are Jews disliked?
There the ones who killed Jesus
They controlled the banks and believed they wanted to convert others into Jews
They were a lot nicer to Jews when banking
Stereotypes: They control all the money in the US
We continued the “Politics” PowerPoint.
Notes as follows:
The problem with legal immigration is how long it takes to become a citizen.
In 2013, a total of 779,929 people become naturalized U.S citizens.
Residents becoming naturalized citizens in 2013:
Mexico (12.7%)
India (6.4%)
Philippines (5.6)
Dominican Republican (5.1%)
China (3.9%
When must all men register for the selective service?
Between ages of 18 and 26
Thursday, March 2nd
We took the Latin American map test and we were also handed the …
Friday, March 3rd
We continued the "Politics" PowerPoint
Notes as follows:
2012 - The top U.S. states where unauthorized immigrants settle are:
California (25%)
Texas (16%)
Florida (6%)
New York (5%)
Illinois (5%)
Unauthorized immigrants to the Unites States tend to be young (61% between ages 25-44) and male (53%)
They're looking for a better life for their children.
2013 - 662,438 unauthorized immigrants are apprehended
More than 64% are from Mexico
2013 - 438,421 unauthorized immigrants are removed from the Unites States
Repatriated to Mexico (72%)
- Guatemala (11%)
President Obama’s Plan
Cracking down on illegal immigration at the border
Deporting felons, not families
Accountability - Criminal Background checks and taxes
Streamlining legal immigration
Under President Obama, more illegal immigrants have been deported than by any other President.
President Obama’s Executive Order Come out of the Shadows
November, 2014
1. Strengthen border patrol
2. Make it easier and faster for high skilled immigrants to stay and contribute to US economy
3. Focus efforts on deport illegal immigrants that are criminals
4. If you have been in Us for five years or have children who are US citizens, register, pass a criminal background check and pay taxes, you can apply to temporarily stay in the US
Currently being blocked by Federal Courts
Donald Trump’s Plan
Republican ideas:
1. Deport all illegals immigrants as they broke the law
2. More border security
3. Build a wall
Donald Trump's 7 Point Plan (During the campaign)
1. Build a wall along the southern border with Mexico
2. End catch and release-detain and send back
3. Zero tolerance for criminal aliens
4. Block federal funding for sanctuary cities
5. Cancel Obama’s executive orders on illegal immigration
6. Suspend issuance of visas in countries where screening is not good, (travel ban, blocked by the court)
7. Make other countries take the illegal immigrants back.
Abortion - Roe v Wade - 1973
Democrat:
- Abortion is a woman’s right and should be legal
- Right to privacy and own body
- Life begins after baby is born
Republican
Abortion should be illegal and restricted by the government
It is killing an unborn baby-what about their rights?
Ok in cases of rape, incest and life of the mother?
Defund Planned Parenthood
How many abortions do you think there are a year in the US?
Approximately 1 million
Black and Hispanic women around the age of 15-19 have more pregnancy, birth, abortion, and fetal loss rates; typical age of childbearing age 15-44.
Preventative Options
Abstinence
Contraception
Morning after pill-Quite controversial-Why?
It negates anything, some say it’s abortion and it’s killing.
Safe and effective
Available at health centers and drugstores
Costs vary from 30 to 65 for the morning after pill *
Options other than abortion
- Interim foster care
- Adoption
- Raise the child yourself
- Reach out to father to see if he(or his family) would want to raise the child.
- Infant Safe Haven laws
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