British troops to join Mali mission - NewsTrust.net
Britain is getting prepared to send a good amount of troops over to Mali because Islamist set fire to a library in Timbuktu that had thousands of manuscripts in it. By sending troops over they hope to drive Islamist militants from its former colony. The british troops would not be in combat, but be starting a training mission and providing "Force protection" which is armed protection. Britain says it can afford to send up to 200 troops if needed be.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
J.A. Are people naturally good or bad
Journal Activity 1/25/13 : Are humans good or bad by nature?
Humans can go either way, good or bad. I guess humans are most naturally good because when children are born they have blank and innocent minds and after awhile people influence and corrupt the minds of other humans around them with what they think and believe moving other humans opinions and/or actions to do good or bad stuff. Everything is learned and everything people are picking is by choice. So technically people can choose to be good or bad...
Humans can go either way, good or bad. I guess humans are most naturally good because when children are born they have blank and innocent minds and after awhile people influence and corrupt the minds of other humans around them with what they think and believe moving other humans opinions and/or actions to do good or bad stuff. Everything is learned and everything people are picking is by choice. So technically people can choose to be good or bad...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Top 7 things European kings did to get more power.
Mr. Crandells top ten list...
- Get common set of laws. (Henry II)
- State officials to enforce the laws (Police system). (Philip Augustus)
- Court system for centralized justice. (Henry II and Louis IX)
- EVERYONE pay taxes to the central government. (Phillip Augustus , William the conqueror and the Domesday Book)
- Standing army (do not have to ask) loyal to the king. (Edward I and Parliament/Estates general in reading)
- Make people who are threatening part of the system (Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer). (Philip Augustus)
- Get religion to affirm or improve your power (Philip IV)
Reading quiz..
#1 What type of government does the United States have? Explain
The U.S. has a democratic government because people can vote.
#2 What type of government did the Romans turn to in times of crisis?
They became a dictatorship
#3 Who were the plebeians?
people in rome like peasants and farmers
#4 Some people call the US an Oligarchy. Explain why.
They do because the people such as the president have a huge amount of power over the country
#5 Read the following excerpt from Acts 25:22-29. We can infer that one of the laws the Romans had was...
You couldn't be punished unless it was proven you were guilty.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Definitions of the terms needed to know.
-Bureaucracy-the body of officials and administrators, especially of a government or government department.
-Aristocracy-a class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges,especially the hereditary nobility.
-Constitutionalism-the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
-Autocracy-government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others; the government or power of an absolutemonarch.
-Monarchy-supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person.
-Dictatorship-a country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator.
-Totalitarianism-absolute control by the state or a governing branch of a highly centralized institution.
-Absolutism-the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
-Democracy-government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directlyby them or by their elected agents under a free electoralsystem.
-Oligarchy- a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique; government by thefew.
-Aristocracy-a class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges,especially the hereditary nobility.
-Constitutionalism-the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
-Autocracy-government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others; the government or power of an absolutemonarch.
-Monarchy-supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person.
-Totalitarianism-absolute control by the state or a governing branch of a highly centralized institution.
-Absolutism-the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
-Democracy-government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directlyby them or by their elected agents under a free electoralsystem.
-Oligarchy- a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique; government by thefew.
What are the traits of a good leader?
List of traits for being a good leader :
-Honesty
-Focus
-Excellent persuasion skills
-Respect
-Confidence
-Compassion
-Communicative
-Fearlessness
-Self aware
-Supportive
-Leadership skills
-Committed
-Great Decision Maker
-Flexibility
-Do your job, don't let others do it for you
-Be creative
-Treat people equally
-Always be prepared
J.A.-What is the purpose of Government?
Journal Assignment: 1/21/13
What is the purpose of Government?
The purpose of Government is so that a country can have order among, and stability among the people.
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