1/31 movie review

This movie was very good. I liked the fact that the president actually had great character. It shows how much struggle it is to be president of the United States and even how hard it was for all of his colleagues. Even one little decision can make you lose a whole campaign. It was hard for the president to be a normal person. He couldn't even order flowers for his girlfriend, and even having a girlfriend was difficult. It showed how hard it was to take care of out country while having a personal life. His decisions couldn't be based on what made him happy, but what made him have more votes. In the end, he did what he felt was right, and stood up for what he believed. Even if he didn't get the votes that he needed. I believe he was right in saying that being president was about character. Even if you try and fake a good character, people can see through it. Especially being publicized the way presidents are. Just because people make certain decisions doesn't make them have a bad character, though. He decided to pass a crime bill, to get more votes, but knew it wasn't the right decision. The other bill was the fossil fuel bill.

1/30 and 1/31

 The president likes this woman who is a political strategist named Sydney. At first, she doesnt think it's a good idea for them to date because he's so powerful and busy. The people start questioning whether having a girlfriend will affect his presidency. Everyone says that having a girlfriend questions his presidency. The press will not leave Sydney alone, and the other presidential candidate keeps making false accusations. He agrees to a crime plan and that does not go over well with Sydney. The president gets sick of the other candidate bringing his personal life into the campaign. He throws out the crime bill and him and Sydney stay together.

1/26 Definitions.

1. Who are the people of the U.S? Everyone that lives in the U.S.
2.What is a Union? It is a group of people that agree on something.
3.What is Justice? Justice is like punishement for wrongdoings.
4. What is the meaning of domestic tranquility? When households get along.
5.What is the common defense? common defense is when you defend yourself.

6.What is the “general Welfare”? General welfare is how the nation is getting along.

7.What are the “Blessings of Liberty” and “Posterity”?  It is us being free, and being able to make out own decisions.

8.What is the meaning of “ordain”? to order something.

Define these words:

Founding Fathers - The Founding Fathers of the United States of America were political leaders and statesmen who participated in the American Revolution by signing the United States Declaration of Independence.

 

domestic tranquility-peace among the nation.

blessings of liberty-It means creating a government that will take the necessary steps to see our safety and security as a nation of free people will endure for as long as there is a nation.

Constitution -

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The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America

union  -The action or fact of joining together or being joined together

posterity- All future generations.

Bill of Rights -The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

justice - fairness

ordain-Order or decree officially.

amendments-  The act of changing for the better; improvement

common defense-is the protection of a whole country against foreign attack.

Preamble -A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose

general welfare -The concern of the government for the health, peace, morality, and safety of its citizens

1/26

The State of the Union address is a speech annually given by the president. He speaks to congress about his agenda for being president and also how the nation is presently doing. President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union speech from 9 p.m to 10:17 p.m on January 24. He focused on creating new energy sources, improving education, and using expenses that were formerly used on the war wisely.

He stated that he would like Universities to find a way to lower the cost of higher education. He believes everyone should be able to afford college. He calls on the states to require kids to stay in school until they're 18 years old.

I agree on kids having to stay in school until they're 18. I also agree on his plan to have higher taxes for wealthier people.

1/25 State of Union

  Obama has stated that he wants to make the prices for homes lower by reducing interest rates. He plans to make up for the money by making some kind of fee on banks. Obama says that oil production is at an eight year high, and we are depending on foreign countries for less than 50% of our oil. Republicans wanted Obama to allow a pipeline to go from Canada to Texas for more oil, but Obama did not speak of this controversy.

1/24

It is too hard for me to trade and get products from other states. They are taxing our goods and we are taxing theirs, the prices are getting higher and higher. Not only that, but our ships keep getting raided by pirates. None of us want congress to have so much power, though.

Since congress had to have 9 out of 13 states agreeing, they could not change the articles.
They could not tax anything, they could not regulate trade, and they could not raise an army. None of the states really complied with the congress.

1/24 GPS tracking

It was ruled yesterday that GPS tracking now needs a warrant. According to our fourth amendment rights, we are protected against unfair search and seizure, which some people believe GPS tracking falls under. Now law inforcement will need warrants to place a GPS on suspected vehicles.

I believe in this decision. It is your private right to go where you please. When they attach a GPS to your car, they are violating your freedom. If they cannot search a home without reliable evidence, they should not be able to track somebody's driving schedule without evidence.