Get on the Bus - Questions for C-SPAN

THE C-SPAN BUS WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER FORCAST - THIS ASSIGNMENT IS CANCELLED

Go to the C-SPAN website. Formulate three open-ended questions (can not be answered by a "yes" or "no") you can ask the people from C-SPAN regarding C-SPAN, mass media and public opinion, other question of interest. Post your questions on the Blog and print a copy to be used when you visit the bus. Do not complete this assignment (I didn't want to remove the assignment from the Blog and people worry about completing the assignment.)

C-SPAN Website

The People, The Politicians, The Press

Based on your work in class focusing on the establishment of the King Holiday reply to the following prompts:
Who has more power - the people, the politicians, or the press? Defend your response.
How are the decisions made in a democracy and what role do you play?
Explain your understanding of how a bill becomes a law based on the documents utilized in class surrounding the King Holiday.
USE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES FROM YOUR NOTES TO RESPOND TO THE PROMPTS

Welcome to United States Government

Welcome to United States Government. Please introduce yourself to the class - use your first name only. Include your favorite class or favorite memory of school, your interests, and anything else you think would be appropriate to share with your classmates. Finally, explain how the media influences your thinking regarding the state of our country, the President of the United States, and your role as a citizen. Feel free to include school appropriate photos or videos to support your response.