The document discusses the U.S. Constitution and the importance of citizens understanding and participating in their constitutional government. It notes that the Constitution established a representative system of government that depends on informed citizen participation. It then provides examples of how various aspects of daily life are affected by decisions of constitutionally elected officials. The document encourages learning more about the Constitution and being an engaged citizen in order to preserve the republic established by the framers.
This document discusses the history of civil rights in the United States, including key court cases and legislation. It covers racial segregation in schools and public facilities, the civil rights movement of the 1950s-60s, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and subsequent legislation regarding equal rights for women and affirmative action. It also examines legal issues around same-sex relationships and gay marriage. Key events summarized include Brown v. Board of Education ending school segregation, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed by President Johnson, and the Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court case impacting laws targeting homosexuality.
The document provides an overview of civil rights and discrimination in the United States. It discusses the country's heterogeneous population and immigration history. It describes forms of race-based discrimination faced by African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. It outlines key civil rights legislation and court cases that aimed to end segregation and discrimination based on race, sex, religion and other factors. Landmark cases discussed include Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, and Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws forbidding interracial marriage.
Brown v. Board of Education ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional, violating the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal" and found that segregated rail cars were constitutional in Louisiana. Dred Scott v. Sanford determined that African Americans were not citizens under the Constitution and could not claim its protections.
This document provides an overview of the history of civil rights in the United States from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It discusses key events and court decisions, including Plessy v. Ferguson which established the "separate but equal" doctrine allowing racial segregation; the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 which ruled that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional; the Montgomery bus boycott and Rosa Parks' role in catalyzing the civil rights movement; the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957; and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The document
This document provides a summary of civil rights history in the United States from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It discusses key events and court cases, including Plessy v. Ferguson which established the "separate but equal" doctrine allowing racial segregation, the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 declaring segregated schools unconstitutional, the Montgomery bus boycott sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955, the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of Little Rock schools in 1957, the Freedom Rides of the early 1960s challenging segregated public transportation, and the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawing racial discrimination. The document emphasizes the critical roles of civil rights activists and leaders like Martin
This document discusses issues surrounding educating illegal immigrant children in the United States. It notes that while some argue illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, studies have shown they contribute an estimated $428 billion annually in taxes. The Supreme Court has ruled that all children residing in the US have a right to receive an education regardless of immigration status. However, educating illegal immigrant children is an expensive cost to states, estimated at $44.5 billion annually in California alone. Better data collection and policies around educating or providing paths to citizenship for illegal immigrant youth are presented as potential solutions.
The document summarizes key events and court cases related to school desegregation in the United States, including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and the aftermath of both decisions. It provides background on racial segregation pre-Brown, discusses the "separate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy. It then explains that Brown overturned this doctrine and mandated the desegregation of public schools. However, massive resistance from Southern states aimed to prevent school integration post-Brown. The document concludes by examining ongoing issues with school integration decades after Brown.
The document provides an overview of a lesson on how the US Constitution applies today. It discusses how the Constitution continues to guide American lives through Supreme Court rulings, new laws, and defining the relationship between federal and state governments. It also notes that the Constitution can be amended to address modern issues, and highlights how celebrations like Constitution Day remind us of its continued importance.
This document discusses the history of civil rights in the United States, including key court cases and legislation. It covers racial segregation in schools and public facilities, the civil rights movement of the 1950s-60s, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and subsequent legislation regarding equal rights for women and affirmative action. It also examines legal issues around same-sex relationships and gay marriage. Key events summarized include Brown v. Board of Education ending school segregation, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed by President Johnson, and the Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court case impacting laws targeting homosexuality.
The document provides an overview of civil rights and discrimination in the United States. It discusses the country's heterogeneous population and immigration history. It describes forms of race-based discrimination faced by African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. It outlines key civil rights legislation and court cases that aimed to end segregation and discrimination based on race, sex, religion and other factors. Landmark cases discussed include Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, and Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws forbidding interracial marriage.
Brown v. Board of Education ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional, violating the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal" and found that segregated rail cars were constitutional in Louisiana. Dred Scott v. Sanford determined that African Americans were not citizens under the Constitution and could not claim its protections.
This document provides an overview of the history of civil rights in the United States from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It discusses key events and court decisions, including Plessy v. Ferguson which established the "separate but equal" doctrine allowing racial segregation; the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 which ruled that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional; the Montgomery bus boycott and Rosa Parks' role in catalyzing the civil rights movement; the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957; and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The document
This document provides a summary of civil rights history in the United States from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It discusses key events and court cases, including Plessy v. Ferguson which established the "separate but equal" doctrine allowing racial segregation, the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 declaring segregated schools unconstitutional, the Montgomery bus boycott sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955, the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of Little Rock schools in 1957, the Freedom Rides of the early 1960s challenging segregated public transportation, and the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawing racial discrimination. The document emphasizes the critical roles of civil rights activists and leaders like Martin
This document discusses issues surrounding educating illegal immigrant children in the United States. It notes that while some argue illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, studies have shown they contribute an estimated $428 billion annually in taxes. The Supreme Court has ruled that all children residing in the US have a right to receive an education regardless of immigration status. However, educating illegal immigrant children is an expensive cost to states, estimated at $44.5 billion annually in California alone. Better data collection and policies around educating or providing paths to citizenship for illegal immigrant youth are presented as potential solutions.
The document summarizes key events and court cases related to school desegregation in the United States, including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and the aftermath of both decisions. It provides background on racial segregation pre-Brown, discusses the "separate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy. It then explains that Brown overturned this doctrine and mandated the desegregation of public schools. However, massive resistance from Southern states aimed to prevent school integration post-Brown. The document concludes by examining ongoing issues with school integration decades after Brown.
The document provides an overview of a lesson on how the US Constitution applies today. It discusses how the Constitution continues to guide American lives through Supreme Court rulings, new laws, and defining the relationship between federal and state governments. It also notes that the Constitution can be amended to address modern issues, and highlights how celebrations like Constitution Day remind us of its continued importance.
Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. Oliver Brown filed a lawsuit after his daughter Linda was denied enrollment in her local white school. Thurgood Marshall served as the chief attorney arguing that racial segregation violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and overturned the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson decision that allowed racial segregation. This ruling marked a major victory for the civil rights movement and required schools to integrate.
This document provides a summary of key events in the civil rights movement in the United States, including racial segregation laws, the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision declaring segregation unconstitutional, Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat leading to the Montgomery bus boycott, the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of Little Rock high schools, Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the March on Washington, and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawing discrimination. The document includes discussion questions about these topics and a review of true/false statements about civil rights history.
This document provides an overview of the history of civil rights in the United States from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It discusses key events and court decisions, including Plessy v. Ferguson which established the "separate but equal" doctrine allowing racial segregation; the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 which ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional; the Montgomery bus boycott led by Rosa Parks in 1955; the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in 1957; the Freedom Rides of the early 1960s; and the March on Washington and passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion,
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The document provides an overview of the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, outlining their domestic and foreign policy agendas. It discusses Kennedy's New Frontier program and space race with the USSR, as well as events like the Bay of Pigs invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis. It then covers LBJ's Great Society domestic reforms targeting poverty and civil rights, while the Vietnam War eroded his popularity and ended his presidency.
The document summarizes key Supreme Court cases related to civil rights in the United States:
Brown v. Board of Education ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the separate but equal doctrine. This landmark decision helped spur the civil rights movement.
Miranda v. Arizona established that suspects must be informed of their Fifth Amendment rights prior to questioning. As a result, police are now required to read suspects their "Miranda rights" before obtaining statements admissible in court.
The 15th Amendment guaranteed the right of all citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This helped protect voting rights for newly emancipated African Americans.
The 19th
This document provides a summary of key concepts related to American civics and government. It covers topics like democracy, economics, the Constitution, federalism, the three branches of government, presidential qualifications and powers, political parties, landmark Supreme Court cases, and taxes. The document is intended to teach readers about foundational aspects of the US system of government in a concise yet comprehensive manner.
This document discusses undocumented youth in America. It notes that as of 2012, there were 1.1 million undocumented immigrant minors in the US. Many of these children were brought to America by their parents without documentation and may not know their legal status until applying for college or a driver's license. Social workers can help undocumented youth find a path to citizenship by meeting with them, finding pro bono lawyers, and educating them on options like the DREAM Act or student visas. They assist these minors who are in the country through no fault of their own and should be granted a pathway to citizenship.
Hear how the passing of the Dream Act impacts our students in Illinois, Updates on FAFSA from ISAC as well as what fast track applications are all about.
Aliza Gilbert, Counselor – Highland Park High School; Co-Developer of the College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students
Sam Nelson – ISAC
Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson decision that allowed "separate but equal" facilities. Led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, the unanimous Court found that segregation had detrimental effects and was inherently unequal, violating the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. The ruling marked a major step toward dismantling racial segregation and stimulated the civil rights movement, though implementation faced resistance from states trying to maintain segregation.
This document summarizes the story of Josse Alex Garrido, an undocumented UTPA student who is advocating for the DREAM Act. Garrido came to the US from Mexico as a frightened 13-year-old, but grew to love his adopted country. He now faces deportation after other family members were deported. The DREAM Act would allow undocumented students who graduate high school and attend college or join the military to gain citizenship. Though it failed to pass recently, Garrido remains hopeful and continues advocating for other undocumented students. He pays taxes and maintains a high GPA while facing barriers to financial aid and jobs due to his status.
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This document discusses civil rights in the United States, including:
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education that ended racial segregation in schools. Congress and the president then took action to promote desegregation.
- Issues around all-black colleges and whether they can continue receiving state support given laws against racial classifications. Arguments on both sides are presented.
- Implementation problems that arose in desegregating schools in the South, as well as the difference between desegregation and integration.
- The civil rights movement's use of civil disobedience, including sit-ins, to promote equal rights legislation that was passed by Congress in 1964.
- Supreme Court cases
By law, schools and colleges in the United States are required to observe Constitution Day each September 17. If you and/or your students wonder why, you need to view these slides.
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The document outlines the goals of a project for students to create a multimedia presentation on one of the core democratic values of the United States. It defines 12 core democratic values: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, the common good, justice, equality, diversity, truth, popular sovereignty, patriotism. Students are instructed to include 5 slides in their presentation: a title slide with their name and value chosen, 3 information slides with graphics/examples explaining how examples relate to the value, and a works cited slide citing any electronic resources used.
The document provides information about the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights. It lists each amendment and provides a brief description of its purpose or focus, such as guaranteeing freedom of religion and speech (Amendment 1) and protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures (Amendment 4). The amendments addressed restrictions on troops quartering in private homes, rights to due process and speedy trials, excessive bail or punishment, and states' rights.
The document discusses the three branches of the US government - executive, legislative, and judicial - and key constitutional concepts like popular sovereignty, federalism, and limited government. It also examines the system of checks and balances between the branches and why this is an important principle of the Constitution. Finally, it provides examples of checks and balances between the president, congress, and the courts.
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The document provides an agenda and lesson plans for teaching about the foundations of American government. It includes strategies like using timelines, comparing documents, and simulations to help students learn about key events and concepts in a hands-on way. Links to additional resources are also included.
The document contains a final review with multiple choice questions about U.S. civics and government. It covers topics like the purpose of the Bill of Rights, California's senators, ways for citizens to influence politics, unions, citizenship, the legislative branch, democracy vs authoritarianism, the U.S. system of government, political parties, Supreme Court cases, who elects the president, the president's role as commander-in-chief, and the head of the Senate. For each question there are 4 possible answers to choose from.
The document discusses principles of the US Constitution including popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. Students will read about popular sovereignty, code the text, and answer worksheet questions about this principle and other examples. The lesson concludes with a vocabulary game, homework assignment, and exit slip questions for students.
Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. Oliver Brown filed a lawsuit after his daughter Linda was denied enrollment in her local white school. Thurgood Marshall served as the chief attorney arguing that racial segregation violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and overturned the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson decision that allowed racial segregation. This ruling marked a major victory for the civil rights movement and required schools to integrate.
This document provides a summary of key events in the civil rights movement in the United States, including racial segregation laws, the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision declaring segregation unconstitutional, Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat leading to the Montgomery bus boycott, the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of Little Rock high schools, Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the March on Washington, and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawing discrimination. The document includes discussion questions about these topics and a review of true/false statements about civil rights history.
This document provides an overview of the history of civil rights in the United States from the late 19th century to the 1960s. It discusses key events and court decisions, including Plessy v. Ferguson which established the "separate but equal" doctrine allowing racial segregation; the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 which ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional; the Montgomery bus boycott led by Rosa Parks in 1955; the use of federal troops to enforce desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in 1957; the Freedom Rides of the early 1960s; and the March on Washington and passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion,
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The document provides an overview of the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, outlining their domestic and foreign policy agendas. It discusses Kennedy's New Frontier program and space race with the USSR, as well as events like the Bay of Pigs invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis. It then covers LBJ's Great Society domestic reforms targeting poverty and civil rights, while the Vietnam War eroded his popularity and ended his presidency.
The document summarizes key Supreme Court cases related to civil rights in the United States:
Brown v. Board of Education ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the separate but equal doctrine. This landmark decision helped spur the civil rights movement.
Miranda v. Arizona established that suspects must be informed of their Fifth Amendment rights prior to questioning. As a result, police are now required to read suspects their "Miranda rights" before obtaining statements admissible in court.
The 15th Amendment guaranteed the right of all citizens to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This helped protect voting rights for newly emancipated African Americans.
The 19th
This document provides a summary of key concepts related to American civics and government. It covers topics like democracy, economics, the Constitution, federalism, the three branches of government, presidential qualifications and powers, political parties, landmark Supreme Court cases, and taxes. The document is intended to teach readers about foundational aspects of the US system of government in a concise yet comprehensive manner.
This document discusses undocumented youth in America. It notes that as of 2012, there were 1.1 million undocumented immigrant minors in the US. Many of these children were brought to America by their parents without documentation and may not know their legal status until applying for college or a driver's license. Social workers can help undocumented youth find a path to citizenship by meeting with them, finding pro bono lawyers, and educating them on options like the DREAM Act or student visas. They assist these minors who are in the country through no fault of their own and should be granted a pathway to citizenship.
Hear how the passing of the Dream Act impacts our students in Illinois, Updates on FAFSA from ISAC as well as what fast track applications are all about.
Aliza Gilbert, Counselor – Highland Park High School; Co-Developer of the College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students
Sam Nelson – ISAC
Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson decision that allowed "separate but equal" facilities. Led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, the unanimous Court found that segregation had detrimental effects and was inherently unequal, violating the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. The ruling marked a major step toward dismantling racial segregation and stimulated the civil rights movement, though implementation faced resistance from states trying to maintain segregation.
This document summarizes the story of Josse Alex Garrido, an undocumented UTPA student who is advocating for the DREAM Act. Garrido came to the US from Mexico as a frightened 13-year-old, but grew to love his adopted country. He now faces deportation after other family members were deported. The DREAM Act would allow undocumented students who graduate high school and attend college or join the military to gain citizenship. Though it failed to pass recently, Garrido remains hopeful and continues advocating for other undocumented students. He pays taxes and maintains a high GPA while facing barriers to financial aid and jobs due to his status.
Controversies and interpretations of civil rightsAngel Magana
This document summarizes several landmark US Supreme Court cases related to civil rights, including Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Miranda v. Arizona, Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, and United States v. Virginia. It discusses the controversies that arose from changing interpretations of civil rights in each case and their impacts on desegregation, equal protection, and treatment of racial minorities and women.
This document discusses civil rights in the United States, including:
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education that ended racial segregation in schools. Congress and the president then took action to promote desegregation.
- Issues around all-black colleges and whether they can continue receiving state support given laws against racial classifications. Arguments on both sides are presented.
- Implementation problems that arose in desegregating schools in the South, as well as the difference between desegregation and integration.
- The civil rights movement's use of civil disobedience, including sit-ins, to promote equal rights legislation that was passed by Congress in 1964.
- Supreme Court cases
By law, schools and colleges in the United States are required to observe Constitution Day each September 17. If you and/or your students wonder why, you need to view these slides.
Ways To End A College Application EssayJessica Ward
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The document outlines the goals of a project for students to create a multimedia presentation on one of the core democratic values of the United States. It defines 12 core democratic values: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, the common good, justice, equality, diversity, truth, popular sovereignty, patriotism. Students are instructed to include 5 slides in their presentation: a title slide with their name and value chosen, 3 information slides with graphics/examples explaining how examples relate to the value, and a works cited slide citing any electronic resources used.
The document provides information about the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights. It lists each amendment and provides a brief description of its purpose or focus, such as guaranteeing freedom of religion and speech (Amendment 1) and protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures (Amendment 4). The amendments addressed restrictions on troops quartering in private homes, rights to due process and speedy trials, excessive bail or punishment, and states' rights.
The document discusses the three branches of the US government - executive, legislative, and judicial - and key constitutional concepts like popular sovereignty, federalism, and limited government. It also examines the system of checks and balances between the branches and why this is an important principle of the Constitution. Finally, it provides examples of checks and balances between the president, congress, and the courts.
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The document provides an agenda and lesson plans for teaching about the foundations of American government. It includes strategies like using timelines, comparing documents, and simulations to help students learn about key events and concepts in a hands-on way. Links to additional resources are also included.
The document contains a final review with multiple choice questions about U.S. civics and government. It covers topics like the purpose of the Bill of Rights, California's senators, ways for citizens to influence politics, unions, citizenship, the legislative branch, democracy vs authoritarianism, the U.S. system of government, political parties, Supreme Court cases, who elects the president, the president's role as commander-in-chief, and the head of the Senate. For each question there are 4 possible answers to choose from.
The document discusses principles of the US Constitution including popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. Students will read about popular sovereignty, code the text, and answer worksheet questions about this principle and other examples. The lesson concludes with a vocabulary game, homework assignment, and exit slip questions for students.
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The Treaty of Paris in 1783 ended the American Revolutionary War and established the United States as an independent nation. It granted the U.S. independence and territory stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River. Ratifying the treaty was an important step in defining the new nation and its borders after winning independence from Britain. The treaty established the U.S. as a sovereign nation and laid the groundwork for its future expansion and development into the next century.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Constitution Day
1. September 17
It’s Constitution Day!
So, who cares?
Bill Chapman
from the League of Women Voters
Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville
http://lwvbae.org/civics.htm
says it should be you
2. What is the Constitution?What is the Constitution?
3. What is the Constitution?What is the Constitution?
The document that set up the government under which
laws (rules) are made and enforced in the United States.
4. Do you ever think aboutDo you ever think about
the Constitution as you gothe Constitution as you go
about your daily life, or asabout your daily life, or as
you plan for your future?y p y
5. If not, maybe you should.If not, maybe you should.
Virtually every aspect ofVirtually every aspect of
your life is touched by y y
constitutional government g
in action.
7. For example:For example:• This school is here because it was built, paid for and is operated by government , p p y g
employees. You are here because many generations of elected officials and voters
determined that you and they would be better off if you had educational
opportunities. Do you know of any proof of the benefits for young people from those
decisions?decisions?
Full Time Workers in the U.S. age 25 and older, 2007
Number of workers: 100,343,000,000
Highest Education Attained
Median
Income
Difference from
previous step
Cumulative difference
from 1st step % of Professional
less than 9th grade 2.96% $21,694 21.69%
Grades 9-12, no diploma 5.08% 25,802 $4,108 $4,108 25.80%
High School graduate 28.57% 32,464 6,662 9,089 32.46%
Some college, no degree 17.72% 38,728 6,264 15,353 38.73%g , g , , ,
Associate degree (AA) 10.10% 41,837 3,109 18,462 41.84%
Bachelor's degree (BA) 22.81% 53,141 11,304 29,766 53.14%
Master's degree (MA) 9.16% 62,920 9,779 39,545 62.92%
Doctorate (Ph.D.) 1.60% 85,837 22,917 62,462 85.84%
Professional degree (Dr lawyer dentist etc ) 1 99% 100 000 14 163 76 625 100 00%
Average annual expenditures per household (2006): $48,398
Professional degree (Dr., lawyer, dentist, etc.) 1.99% 100,000 14,163 76,625 100.00%
8. For example:For example:• This school is here because it was built, paid for and is operated by government , p p y g
employees. You are here because many generations of elected officials and voters
determined that you and they would be better off if you had educational
opportunities.
• Most of the food you eat, the fluids you drink, and the medicines you take are
inspected by government agents, and are approved for sale only when shown to be
safe. The federal Food and Drug Administration was created by an act of Congress in
1906 (112 years ago). What have been the effects of that decision?
9. For example:For example:• Most of the food you eat, the fluids you drink, and the medicines you take are y , y , y
inspected by government agents, and are approved for sale only when shown to be
safe. The federal Food and Drug Administration was created by an act of Congress in
1906 (112 years ago). What have been the effects of that decision?
Expectation of Life (in years) at birth, U.S.
1900 47.3
1910 50.0
1920 54.1
1930 59.7
1940 62.9
1950 68.2
1960 69.7
1970 70.9
1980 73.7
1990 75.4
2000 77.0
2004 77.8
2010 (projection) 78.5
2015 (projection) 79.2
10. For example:For example:• This school is here because it was built, paid for and is operated by government , p p y g
employees. You are here because many generations of elected officials and voters
determined that you and they would be better off if you had educational
opportunities.
• Most of the food you eat, the fluids you drink, and the medicines you take are
inspected by government agents, and are approved for sale only when shown to be
safe.
• The streets on which you travel were built and paid for, and are maintained by people
working for constitutionally elected officials. Suppose roads were privately owned, and
you had to stop every mile or two to pay a toll to a different owner in order to use thatyou had to stop every mile or two to pay a toll to a different owner in order to use that
stretch of roadway? Or, what if police and fire services were all private, and would only
appear when you needed them if you could pay what they asked? Suppose your
neighbor’s house was burning and s/he couldn’t afford to pay for fire protection?
17. What can you do about any of this?
• The Constitution establishes a system of representative government that
depends on the informed participation of citizens if it is to work as intendeddepends on the informed participation of citizens if it is to work as intended.
• If citizens do not understand how the government is supposed to work, or do not
care enough to stay informed, discuss issues facing the community, votecare enough to stay informed, discuss issues facing the community, vote
thoughtfully and keep an eye on what their representatives are doing; then the
government designed by the framers will not function in the interests of the
citizens.
18. What can you do about any of this?
• The Constitution establishes a system of representative government that
depends on the informed participation of citizens if it is to work as intendeddepends on the informed participation of citizens if it is to work as intended.
• If citizens do not understand how the government is supposed to work, or do not
care enough to stay informed, discuss issues facing the community, votecare enough to stay informed, discuss issues facing the community, vote
thoughtfully and keep an eye on what their representatives are doing; then the
government designed by the framers will not function in the interests of the
citizens.
• After the Constitution was finished, and as he was leaving Independence Hall,
Benjamin Franklin is reported to have been asked, “Well, Doctor, what have we
got—a Republic or a Monarchy?” His reply, “A Republic, if you can keep it.”
19. So Can We Keep It?So, Can We Keep It?
• Do Americans lack basic knowledge g
about the Constitution?
20. So Can We Keep It?So, Can We Keep It?
• Do Americans lack basic knowledge g
about the Constitution?
• Do students at your school?
21. So Can We Keep It?So, Can We Keep It?
• Do Americans lack basic knowledge g
about the Constitution?
• Do students at your school?
• Do you?• Do you?
22. So Can We Keep It?So, Can We Keep It?
• Do Americans lack basic knowledge g
about the Constitution?
• Do students at your school?
• Do you?• Do you?
• We will spend the next few p
minutes in an attempt to find out.
24. What is wrong with this?What is wrong with this?
1. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal”, not “All men are
cremated equal.”
25. What is wrong with this?What is wrong with this?
1. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal”, not “All men are
cremated equal.”
2. Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal” as part of the Declaration of
Independence (1776). That phrase does not appear in the Bill of Rights.
28. Let’s start with
H kid h t’ d t?Hey kids … what’s an amendment?
In Article V the framers provided for two waysIn Article V, the framers provided for two ways
to change (amend) the Constitution
They had the foresight to know that for the
system of government they were creating to
survive, it had to be able to adapt as the nation
grew and changed. But they didn’t make it easy
for that to happen.
29. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
30. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
31. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
32. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
• The 15th amendment (1870) specified that voting rights were not to be denied
because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
33. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
• The 15th amendment (1870) specified that voting rights were not to be denied
because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
• The 19th amendment (1920) specified that the right to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.
34. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
• The 15th amendment (1870) specified that voting rights were not to be denied
because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
• The 19th amendment (1920) specified that the right to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.
• The 23rd amendment (1961) gave the right to vote for Presidential and Vice
P id i l l h id f W hi D CPresidential electors to the residents of Washington D.C.
35. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
• The 15th amendment (1870) specified that voting rights were not to be denied
because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
• The 19th amendment (1920) specified that the right to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.
• The 23rd amendment (1961) gave the right to vote for Presidential and Vice
P id i l l h id f W hi D CPresidential electors to the residents of Washington D.C.
• The 24th amendment (1964) abolished the use of poll taxes (which were used to
keep African‐Americans from voting in the south) by any state.
36. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
• The 15th amendment (1870) specified that voting rights were not to be denied
because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
• The 19th amendment (1920) specified that the right to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.
• The 23rd amendment (1961) gave the right to vote for Presidential and Vice
P id i l l h id f W hi D CPresidential electors to the residents of Washington D.C.
• The 24th amendment (1964) abolished the use of poll taxes (which were used to
keep African‐Americans from voting in the south) by any state.
• The 26th amendment (1971) specified that the right to vote by citizens 18 years ( ) p g y y
old and over shall not be denied or abridged.
37. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
2 concerned the production and sale of alcoholic beverages:
• The 18th amendment (1919) prohibited the production and sale of most alcoholic
beverages in the U.S.beverages in the U.S.
• The 21st amendment (1933) repealed the 18th amendment.
7 expanded We the People to include groups originally ignored or excluded:
• The 13th amendment (1865) abolished slavery in the U.S.
h• The 14th amendment (1868) defined citizenship and explicitly protected the rights
of citizens throughout the nation.
• The 15th amendment (1870) specified that voting rights were not to be denied
because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
• The 19th amendment (1920) specified that the right to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the U.S. or by any state on account of sex.
• The 23rd amendment (1961) gave the right to vote for Presidential and Vice
P id i l l h id f W hi D CPresidential electors to the residents of Washington D.C.
• The 24th amendment (1964) abolished the use of poll taxes (which were used to
keep African‐Americans from voting in the south) by any state.
• The 26th amendment (1971) specified that the right to vote by citizens 18 years ( ) p g y y
old and over shall not be denied or abridged.
8 made changes to the mechanics of government and Constitutional
procedures.
38. The Constitution has been amended 27 times
during the 219 years since it went into effectduring the 219 years since it went into effect.
That leaves 10. They are the most famous. Amendments
1‐10 (The Bill of Rights) were submitted to the states by1 10 (The Bill of Rights) were submitted to the states by
the first Congress, ratified quickly, and became effective
in 1791.
46. It protects several fundamental rights.
How many of them can you name?
1 Freedom of Speech1. Freedom of Speech
2. Freedom of Religious Expression
3 Freedom to Assemble Peacefully3. Freedom to Assemble Peacefully
4. Freedom to Petition for Redress of Grievances
5 F d f th P5. Freedom of the Press
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment ofCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the
l bl bl d i i h Gpeople peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government
for a redress of grievances.
59. Finally, News Headlines Show Teen Lives
Touched by Constitutional Government
• You’re 16 You’re Beautiful and You’re a VoterYou re 16, You re Beautiful and You re a Voter
• Undocumented Students' College Aid in Jeopardy
• Sex-Ed Dispute Aired in Court
• Board of Education Sued Over Eighth-Grade
Algebra Testing
B A B L T M• Bill Aims to Ban Life Terms for Minors
60. Finally, News Headlines Show Teen Lives
Touched by Constitutional Government
• You’re 16 You’re Beautiful and You’re a VoterYou re 16, You re Beautiful and You re a Voter
• Undocumented Students' College Aid in Jeopardy
• Sex-Ed Dispute Aired in Court
• Board of Education Sued Over Eighth-Grade
Algebra Testing
B A B L T M• Bill Aims to Ban Life Terms for Minors
• A Lower Legal Drinking Age?
61. Finally, News Headlines Show Teen Lives
Touched by Constitutional Government
• You’re 16 You’re Beautiful and You’re a VoterYou re 16, You re Beautiful and You re a Voter
• Undocumented Students' College Aid in Jeopardy
• Sex-Ed Dispute Aired in Court
• Board of Education Sued Over Eighth-Grade
Algebra Testing
B A B L T M• Bill Aims to Ban Life Terms for Minors
• A Lower Legal Drinking Age?
• Guv Signs Law Banning Minors from using Cell• Guv Signs Law Banning Minors from using Cell
Phones While Driving
62. Finally, News Headlines Show Teen Lives
Touched by Constitutional Government
• You’re 16 You’re Beautiful and You’re a VoterYou re 16, You re Beautiful and You re a Voter
• Undocumented Students' College Aid in Jeopardy
• Sex-Ed Dispute Aired in Court
• Board of Education Sued Over Eighth-Grade
Algebra Testing
B A B L T M• Bill Aims to Ban Life Terms for Minors
• A Lower Legal Drinking Age?
• Guv Signs Law Banning Minors from using Cell• Guv Signs Law Banning Minors from using Cell
Phones While Driving
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