3.04 Bill of Rights

What is the Tinker Standard and how does it affect schools today?

 

In 1965, high school students in Iowa protested the Vietnam war by wearing armbands. They were told that that was not acceptable at school and this caused the Tinker v Des Moine case of 1969. This opened up the question that many people question today, Do students still reserve the right to the freedoms that they are given in the 1st amendment while on school campus. The Tinker Standard focused on the right to symbolic speech. Students were allowed to use symbolic speech unless it disrupts the other students or opposed the rights of others.

 

I attend Hamilton High School. We have many school clubs that support a certain religion. One of the more popular of the religious clubs is the Christian Athlete Club. The Christian Athlete Club meets every Friday morning before school in front of the front office and they pray. They are allowed to do this because the are expressing their first amendment rights.It isn't right that some students feel like they must get rid of their own "inalienable" rights when they walk through the doors of their school.

 

Some debate has been raised because of this Tinker Standard though. Since they decided that students were allowed to use symbolic speech, questions were raised about the use of confederate flags in classrooms. The mixed opinions are focused on the people that believe that the confederate flag represents a time of independence, but there are people who are against the use of the confederate flag because it is a reminder of slavery and racial segregation.

4.06 Interest Groups

Wildlife Conservation Network
Help Endangered Species!


Issue Addresses:
The protection of species that are close to extinction.

WCN Position:
Against poaching.

Importance of this Position:
Animals like pandas are being poached and if the WCN doesn't try to go against poaching then pandas will become extinct.

Logo:



Plan for Change:
WCN accepts donations and volunteering, and sharing their messages through the media. Since I can't volunteer and do not have money to donate, I can spread their position through media, like social networks, televised news, and articles in the newspaper.

6.02 State Constitutions Editiorial

 

 

 



 

Ballot Initiative:

 

In the community that I live in, there is a lot of construction being done on Ocotillo. Ocotillo is known for the many accidents that occur down this road because, the street is deficient in lighting. There is three or four lamp posts staggered across this road but that is barely enough. In addition to the bad lighting, since there is construction it makes it more difficult to see where you are driving. If you cant see where you are going, you are putting yourself and other drivers in danger.

 

Solution:

 

I propose that the citizens support my ballot initiative to put more light posts down this dark road. If the drivers have light, there will be less of a possibility of crashing into other drivers.

 

Reflection:

 

A ballot initiative is an example of a direct democracy because the people are representing themselves in the problem. If a majority of the population of that community agrees with the ballot initiative then the government has no chose but to agree. 

6.06 Careers in Government

FBI SPECIAL AGENT

Requirements to Apply:

• US Citizen
• 23-36.5 years of age
• Bachelors Degree
• Lived in the United States for last 3/5 years
• No law enforcement experience necessary.
• No firearm experience necessary.

You Can't Apply if:

• You are a convicted felon.
• Convicted of a Domestic Violence Misdemeanor.
• Failure to pay child support.
• Have engaged in attempting to overthrow the government.
• Failure to drug testing.
• Failure to file tax returns. 

Training and Education:

• Graduate college with a Bachelors degree.
• FBI training academy.

Job Activity:

• Investigations
• No typical days! Each day you don't know what to expect!
• No two days are ever the same.

What is the Application Process?

• Online Application
• Phase 1 Test
• Resume Review, Job Shadow
• Language Test
• Phase 2 Writing Test
• Phase 2 Oral Test
• Physical Fitness Test
• Polygraph
• Background Check

Location:

• You are advised to have your family agree with the possibility of constant traveling and a chance of being transferred.

Video (IS THE FBI THE CAREER FOR ME?)

2.05 The Constitution

Is today's government living up to the Preamble?

SIX PURPOSES OF GOVERNMENT:

To form a more perfect Union:

 

The States use to be more independent compared to now. To form a more perfect union, the government has given more power to the nation than in comparison to the individual states. 

To establish justice:

 

Equal Rights are improving in today's government. Nearly 50 years ago America was segregated, now look how far we have come. The government is working hard to give the citizens of the United States equal rights. We have a black president now, and if you would have said that when the Constitution was being created, they would think that you are crazy! 

 

 

To insure domestic tranquility:

The government continuously is fighting for internal peace, they try to keep the peace under control so that the United States is not fighting each other. Since my dad is a police officer, there are many disruptions of peace with citizens who do not obey the laws, so they work hard to insure that the innocent citizens will be safe from people that think they are above the laws.

 

To provide for the common defense:

 

Protection from foreign enemy's is one of the number one things that the government has increased so that we feel safe in our homes. Our government is building our military up more and more everyday and if an enemy were to attack, our country would be ready!

To promote the general welfare:

The government gives out welfare checks to people who are in need, the government is trying to decrease the percentage of below lower class citizens, and increase benefits for the handicap and disabled.

 

To secure the blessings of liberty:

 The United States is one of the only free countries in the world. We are free to do many things that others are not able to do. The government is fighting everyday to make sure that our freedom stays an important priority.

 

 

3.08 Take a Stand

Should the government be able to wiretap your phone without a warrant?

• According to the Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights, the government is not allowed to search or seize evidence without a proper warrant.
• According to the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights, it is based upon the privacy of the citizens, by wiretapping phones you are removing the right to freely speak your mind.
• If they are concerned about a persons phone usage and believe that it is a threat to national security, then they should be able to make a case enough to receive a search warrant to search and seize the phone records.
• The 9/11 attack was a concerning time for Americans, so they passed the USA Patriot Act.
• The USA Patriot Act allows government agencies to have a larger range of listening into our private conversations.
• Although they want to prevent attacks like 9/11 it is still going against the citizens of the United States rights by wiretapping personal conversations.

6.04 Voting

Voting Requirements in the United States:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a resident of Arizona and the United States a minimum of 29 days before the election.
• 18 years old.
• Not convicted of a felony or treason.
• Not declared an incapacitated person by a court of law.



Procedures for Voters:

• Fill out a Voters Registration Application.
• Complete all the information correctly.
• Signature required on application.
• Mail in application.
• You will be sent an official voters information card if applicable.
• You must be registered 29 days before voting.



 Why Vote?

• Most people believe that once they turn 18 its their time to move out on their own. Others realize that turning 18 opens up many doors for you to participate in the community and to make it a better place. Once you turn 18 you can register to vote. Most people do not register as soon as they turn 18 and this is a huge mistake. Voting is crucial to the success of the United States. Although you might not think so, every vote counts! Your vote could make the difference of an office official. If you want our country to succeed then the best thing to do is to research who is making a difference and vote for them in the next elections!





Election Dates for Arizona:

 

2015 elections and events in Arizona
Candidate filing deadline for Tucson primary election	May 27, 2015
Phoenix general election	August 22, 2015
Tucson primary election	August 25, 2015
Candidate filing deadline for Tucson general election	September 24, 2015
Tucson general election	November 3, 2014