Things You Learned in Mr. Rogers's Class
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Public Management
Local Government
Better Know Your Classmates
400

This is the most annoying thing in life.

What is a slow wife (phone or computer freezing)?
400

AP Calculus (AB and BC) and Pre-AP Accelerated Mathematics.

Who is Mr. Peterson?

400

There are two main types of motivation, extrinsic and this other type that is based on internal factors such as a person's beliefs, attitudes, and feelings.

What is intrinsic?

400
She is the newly-elected mayor of Fort Worth, succeeding Betsy Price.

Who is Mattie Parker?

400
Quiarra has racked up numerous accolades hooping it up playing this sport.

What is basketball?

800

This is the numerical answer to the enigmatic query "What day did fifthharmony created?"

What is 27?

800

AP World History, African American Studies, Latin American Studies, Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government

Who is Mr. Rogers?
800

This management theory, which sounds like it might have been created by the leader of a group of Marvel mutants, assumes that people dislike work and are basically lazy and that motivation occurs through threats about job security.

What is Theory X?

800

This is the person who actually handles the day-to-day function of running the city government in a council-manager form of municipal government.

Who is the city manager?

800

Vanessa may one day spread her wings and travel the world as a member of this profession.

What is flight attendant?

1200

Visual Clue

In the video depicted here, we learned about this legal concept, defined as "the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation." 

What is eminent domain?

1200

AP Biology, AP Statistics

Who is Mr. DeValdenebro?

1200

Having superior or specialized knowledge, such as a lawyer or a doctor, can grant you this type of power.

What is expert power?

1200

In both Fort Worth and Benbrook, this governing body oversees the general administration of the city government, makes policy, and sets the budget,

What is the city council?

1200

Aden earned "mad cheddar" (i.e., knife-buying money) at this sandwich shop before calling it quits. 

What is Jimmy John's?

1600

Video Clue: Homer Votes for Obama

By voting (or at least attempting to vote) for Obama, Homer grants him this necessary component of political power, defined as "the belief that a rule, institution, or leader has the right to govern." 

What is legitimacy?

1600

Government (on-level)

Economics (on-level)

Who is Coach Ballard?

1600

Under this leadership style, which literally means "let do", the manager typically avoids taking action and does not accept responsibility for the actions of subordinates.

What is laissez-faire?

1600

Unlike Fort Worth, some cities, such as Seattle and Chicago, elect this person on a full-time basis, and he or she has significant administrative and budgetary authority.

Who is the mayor?
1600

Jesus primarily played this position for the Bobcat baseball team this season (moving over from third base).

What is second base?

2000

Video Clue: Lois and the Undecided Voters

Back when you were freshmen, I showed you this video as part of a lesson to teach you that in order to have political power, a person must also have this, defined as "the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience."

What is authority?

2000

AP U.S. History, AP European History, AVID

Who is Ms. Giddens?

2000

This is the highest level on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

What is self-actualization?

2000
Glen Whitley currently holds this office, the chief elected office of our county.

What is Tarrant County Judge?

2000
This is the name of LeAnnah's older brother who was also part of the P.L.A.N.S. Program.

What is Gregorio Nathaniel ("Nate") Parra?