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Unit 4 Week 1 pp. 270 - 282

Unit 4 Week 1 pp. 270 - 282

I have read my story, discussed the after reading questions, and reviewed the story vocabulary on the back of this bookmark for my homework tonight. Students signature __________________________

I have read my story, discussed the after reading questions, and reviewed the story vocabulary on the back of this bookmark for my homework tonight.
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After Reading: Find the answers to these

questions in your book.

After Reading: Find the answers to these

questions in your book.

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Why did the Founding Fathers reject the Greek method of voting? Reread p. 273 What are the 3 branches of government? Reread p. 274 What did the Founding Father do when they realized that the Constitution could be improved? Reread p. 275 (1st paragraph) Can kids and parents both cast a ballot (vote)? Reread p. 276. What was a positive effect or (advantage) of the program ~ Kids Voting USA? Reread p. 277 What caused the legislators to sign a new law that the ladybug would be the state insect? Reread p. 278 The Effect ~ Some high school students can earn $135 and are allowed to skip school on Election Day. Reread p. 280 to explain what causes this to happen.

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Why did the Founding Fathers reject the Greek method of voting? Reread p. 273 What are the 3 branches of government? Reread p. 274 What did the Founding Father do when they realized that the Constitution could be improved? Reread p. 275 (1st paragraph) Can kids and parents both cast a ballot (vote)? Reread p. 276. What was a positive effect or (advantage) of the program ~ Kids Voting USA? Reread p. 277 What caused the legislators to sign a new law that the ladybug would be the state insect? Reread p. 278 The Effect ~ Some high school students can earn $135 and are allowed to skip school on Election Day. Reread p. 280 to explain what causes this to happen.

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Vocabulary Review
Discuss the meaning of each word as you read. Use the glossary to look up the definition of words you do not know. version privilege amendment democracy legislation commitment

Vocabulary Review
Discuss the meaning of each word as you read. Use the glossary to look up the definition of words you do not know. version privilege amendment democracy legislation commitment

eventually

compromise

eventually

compromise