Economic Choice-What choices are you making

As we continue to discuss economic choices  I hope that you are taking notes as to how this not only applies to you now but in the future. 

Scarcity!

Opportunity Cost!

What do those words mean to you?  Look at the Organizer below. Why are things scarce? 



Remember---In the words of Mick Jagger......."You can't always get what you want!"

Economics-What's that?

Economics: Are we talking Macro or Micro?  You tell me!  What is the difference between the two?  Here is a list for you to explore.  On Wednesday, we begin with the basic question, What is economics?  Come ready to learn as you will make a very important economic choice in class.

     Macroeconomics                                                               

Measuring the Economy 1

Measuring the Economy 2

Money

Banking

Economic Growth

International Trade

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Policy Debates

Aggregate Demand

Aggregate Supply

 

 

 

   Microeconomics

 

Elasticity

Income Distribution

Monopolies & Oligopolies

 

Labor Markets

Labor Demand

Labor Supply

Review of Labor Markets

 

Supply & Demand

Demand

Supply

Equilibrium

Review of Supply and Demand

 

Elections and Voting

•Imagine that you have been hired by the Federal Election Commission to suggest one way to improve the U.S. electoral system.  What would you suggest?

 •Include the following:

–What changes would be involved?

–How would your suggestion change the electoral system?

–Why would your suggested change improve the electoral system?

Civic Engagement

What are your rights and repsonsibilities as a citizen of the United States?  Can one person make a difference in a democracy?  These are just a few of the questions that we have been discussing in class. 

Could you pass a citizenship exam today?  Here is your chance to find out.  Click on the following link and learn more about what others must know to become a citizen of the United States. 

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.d72b75bdf98917853423754f526e0aa0/?vgnextoid=afd6618bfe12f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=afd6618bfe12f210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD


You will be awarded 20 bonus points for taking this exam and sharing out with our class.

Good Luck

Citizenship

What makes a good citizen?

Could you pass the citizenship exam? 

Ho much do you know about becoming a citizen? 


All are questions that I hope we can answer together.  What does it mean to you to be a citizen? 

List the ways that you can be a responsible citizen before coming to class on Tuesday. 

I would also like for you to reflect on what it means to you to be a citizen.

Opportunity

What are your thoughts on the coming Presidential Election?  If you could give advice to the next president and he actually take that advice, what advice would that be?  Well, here is your chance! 

Introducing.....What should the next President of the Untied States do to improve the economy? 



Check out the link below and get involved. 


http://www.councilforeconed.org/2012/09/12/teachers-and-students-tell-us-what-should-the-next-president-do-to-improve-the-economy/


For those who are intersted in this opporutnity, please see me immediately. 

Homework

As you are working on your frayer models for tonight, be thinking about how you can identify Civil Rights for Civil Liberties. I have attached a copy of your important vocabulary terms with definitions....Please make sure that you have everything completed for tomorrow so we can dive into our activity of Analyzing the Bill of Rights as well as what Supreme Court cases set the precedent for the amendments. 

Civil Liberties-Basic Freedoms that are guaranteed under the Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. These rights are protections from government intrusion or abuse.

Civil Rights-Guarantees of equal right and equal treatment under the law. Unlike civil liberties, civil rights are not protections from government abuse, but rights that government must provide to its citizens, such as trial by jury and voting rights.

Incorporation-The process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Libel-Publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm.

Slander-Orally spreading false information about someone with intent to cause harm.

Prior Restraint-An attempt by government to prevent the publication or broadcastt of material considered harmful.

Self-incrimination-Statements, usually made under oath, suggesting that the person speaking is guilty of a crime.

Double Jeopardy-The prosecution of a person a second time for a crime for which the defendant has already been tried once and found guilty. double jeopardy is prohibited under the Fifth Amendment.