We the

People
Constitution
&
Bill of Rights

You are going to learn about the form of government that the Americans
formed after the Revolutionary War.
1. Predict some of the issues that arose as the new government was
being established. Imagine what it would be like if you were part of
Kids Nation and you were left to create your own rules. Create a list
of problems that might occur.
You own an orchard in Maryland in the 1780s. When you sell apples and
apples pies in the market, people pay you with paper money. But now
the tax collector says you must pay for your taxes in gold and silver
coins,
not paper money. You and the other farmers are furious. Is this the
liberty you fought a war for?
1. What would you do to protest these taxes?
2. Define Articles of Confederation (glossary).

1. What documents did Americans look to when creating

new government?- p.153
2. Describe 3 key ideas from these documents that
influenced U.S. government.
3. Why do you think that the Committee of Thirteen did
not provide for a president in the Articles of
Confederation?- p.154
4. Under the Articles of Confederation, how did the power
of the national government compare to that of the state
governments.
5. What were two weaknesses of the new national
government?- p. 154

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1. Why would State Flags fly higher than the U.S. flag during the
Articles of Confederation? Explain!!!!!
2. Look on pg. 162- Chart- Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
or assignment of Friday
1. Identify five weaknesses.
2. In your opinion, what are the two biggest weaknesses of the
Articles of Confederation.
Read Page 161 in Textbook, under Shays Rebellion (Stop at the end of
Shays Defeat)
a. What was Shays Rebellion and why was it significant?
b. Why do you think Daniel Shays and the other rebels took the actions
that they did?
c. What happened after Shays forces were defeated by state troops?
d. Do you think the actions of Daniel Shays and the other rebels were
justified?
3. What is the purpose of Constitutional convention (p.164)?
4. Describe both the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan (p.165).

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1. Identify reasons why the colonists were

fighting the British. (at least five)
2. What do you think things were like in
America after the colonists won the war?
3. What are some problems colonists might
encounter (at least five)? Imagine what it would
be like if you were part/starting your own Nation and you
were left to create your own rules.

4. How will they deal with these problems?

5. Define Articles of Confederation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e137BoX
i1hA

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1. What is the purpose of the Constitutional Convention

164?- Discuss weaknesses of the Articles of
Confederation. How would you fix these problems?
2. Create an invitation to the Constitutional Convention
(Location, date, purpose, etc...)
3. Identify the chart on the bottom of page 165.
1. Differentiate between the Virginia Plan and New
Jersey plan.
4. Pg. 165- How did the Great Compromise combine
elements of the Virginia and New Jersey Plan?
5. Pg. 166-How did regional differences and the issue of
slavery divide the Constitutional Convention?
6. How did the Three-Fifths Compromise resolve the
debate?

I. OBJECTIVES #1 Creating the Constitution

Draw conclusions about the impact on the new Constitution played by compromise and
leaders. What man came the most prepared and is called to as the Father of the Constitution. Name two
compromises that saved the Constitution, what topics were they about? What group supported the new
Constitution and wrote essays to get it ratified? What government did the Constitution replace?

A. Events leading to the Constitution

1. Fear of Strong National (federal) Government
a. King had too much power
b. States/Colonies didnt want to be told what to do
2. Articles of Confederation (1st National Government)
a. VERY WEAK POWERS
b. NO LEADER (Ex. President or King)
c. Congress only Federal Branch of Government
d. STATES HAVE ALL THE POWER
-Have their own: Money / Militias / Laws

OBJ #1- Creating the Constitution

3. Shays Rebellion
a. Took Volunteers to get Militia Ready
b. Scares Founding Fathers (Washington)
4. Convention called to Fix Articles
a. 12 States send delegates
b. GOAL: Fix the Articles
c. Result:Throw Away the Articles
d. Problems: How much Federal Power?
Big States v. Small States
Pennsylvania
Virginia
& Massachusetts
Had almost 50% of ALL
the U.S. Population

OBJ #1- Creating the Constitution

B. Father of the Constitution . . James Madison
1. Came Prepared: Studied governments of the world
2. Creates Virginia Plan: 3 Branches of Government
3. Friends with Thomas Jefferson

MasonVirginia

MadisonVirginia

Rutledge-

Wilson-

S. Carolina

Pennsylvania

Madison is Father of Constitution but he

had a TON of help from others!!!!

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1. Who were the key delegates to the convention,

and who served as president?-p.164
2. How did the Great Compromise combine
elements of the Virginia Plan and New Jersey
Plan?- p. 165 chart
3. How did the Three-Fifths Compromise resolve
the debate of slavery?
4. What is the significance of Federalism?-p.167
5. What are the differences between monarchies,
federal systems and confederal systems?
6. What is the main responsibility of each branch
of government?-p. 168

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1. What were the Federalists main argument in favor of

the Constitution?-p.170
2. What were the Anti-federalists main fears regarding the
Constitution?
3. Do you agree with the Federalists or the AntiFederalists? Explain your position.
4. Differentiate between the New Jersey and Virginia Plan.
Describe in detail The Great Compromise.
5. Who is known as the Father of Constitution? Why?

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1. If you in live in the state of New York and your
total population is 300,000 and your slave
population is 1% of your population- What plan
(New Jersey or Virginia) would you prefer?
What would your thoughts on slavery be- why?
2. On the issue of Representation- What did both
New Jersey and Virginia want/argue?
3. What is the Great Compromise? (notes)
4. How did the founders deal with the issue of
slavery and representation?

OBJ #1- Creating the Constitution

C. Compromises Save the Constitution
1. GREAT COMPROMISE
a. Big States and small states fight for power
b. New Jersey Plan (Small State)
-Kept much of Articles of Conf.
-1 house Legislature
-Every State Equal in Congress
c. Virginia Plan (BIG STATE!) (Madison)
-3 Branches of Government (L, E, J)
-Bicameral Legislature (2 Houses)
-Leg. Decided by Population
I have an
idea!!

OBJ #1- Creating the Constitution

= 2 Per state

d. The Great Compromise

-3 Branches of Government
-Bicameral Legislature (2 Houses)
*Senate- 2per state
*House of Rep.- By Population
*Made Big & Small States Happy
-Executive (A leader) & Judicial (Courts)
2. 3/5 COMPROMISE (Slavery)
a. South wants to counts slaves as population
-Helps raise their House of Rep. #s
b. Deal: Every 3 out of 5 slaves will be counted
as part of the population

(All States
Equal

= By
population
NV has 3
CA has 54

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1. What are the federalist papers?-p.171

2. What fears did the Federalist Papers address?
3. What were the Federalists main argument in favor
of the Constitution?-p.170 What were the Antifederalists main fears regarding the Constitution?
4. Who were the authors of the federalists papers?172
5. What is the significance of the Northwest
Ordinance of 1787?
6. Describe in detail The Great Compromise.
7. Describe a widespread problem under the Articles
of Confederation that led to the Constitutional
Convention.

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1. What were the Federalists main argument in favor
of the Constitution?-p.170
2. What were the Anti-federalists main fears
regarding the Constitution?
3. Do the Anti-Federalists care more about protecting
individual rights or promoting the common good?
4. Do the Federalists care more about protecting
individual rights or promoting the common good?
5. Our country is too large to have all affairs
directed by a single government. Who said it
(Federalist or Anti-Federalist)?

OBJ #1- Creating the Constitution

D. Federalist & Anti-Federalist
1. Federalist Support Constitution
a. Led by Madison, Washington and Hamilton
b. Wrote Federalist Papers . . .essays supporting
the Constitution (We need stronger Government)
We need the
CONSTITUTION
We must have a
STRONGER
Government!!!!!

Hamilton, Madison, Rutledge

NO!!!!
Strong Govt
takes AWAY
RIGHTS!!

2. Anti-Federalist DO NOT Like Constitution

a. Led by George Mason
b. Believed the Constitution did not protect
peoples rights
-Wanted a list of Rights added
G. Mason

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What are the 6 goals of the
Constitution?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. What branch represents Article I and how many sections are in this branch (Looking
at the US Constitution-starting on p.188)?
8. What section under Article I tells you the length of office for members of the U.S.
House of Representatives?
9. Which of the following statements best summarize the first paragraph of this
passage?
a. Congress has a House of Representatives
b. Members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years by state
electors

OBJ #1- Bill of Rights

E. Approving (Ratify) the Constitution!
1. Needed 9 of 13 States to Approve (All 13 impossible)
2. 1787 Delaware 1st state to approve Constitution
*1788 NH approves (9th State)
*1791 Constitution begins
*1791 Bill of Rights becomes part of Constitution

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Who is known as the Father of Constitution? Why?

Differentiate between the New Jersey and Virginia Plan.
Describe in detail The Great Compromise.
Describe a widespread problem under the Articles of
Confederation that led to the Constitutional Convention.
Identify a document (papers) that influenced the system of
government under the US Constitution.
Differentiate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
What is the significance of the 3/5th Compromise?
What is the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

1. How is the Great Compromise connected to the

Constitution?
2. What was the number one widespread problem
under the Articles of Confederation?
3. What is the objective of the Northwest
Ordinance of 1787?
4. What documents influenced the constitution?
5. Differentiate btw Federalists and Antifederalists.
6. Differentiate btw Virginia and New Jersey.
7. Read the following passages and answer the
questions.

Imagine sitting in a hot room wearing a

heavy suit and stockings? How about
doing it in the middle of the summer?
Thats what the framers of the Constitution
did. The weather in Philadelphia during
the Constitutional Convention was very
hot and humid. Moreover, the delegates
kept the windows closed to keep out flies
and to prevent passerby from listening.

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Although short, the Preamble was hotly debated in the state ratifying
conventions. The delegates objected to the Preambles opening phrase, We
the People because they had been appointed by the states, rather than
elected by the people.
1. What does We the People mean to you?
2. Why do YOU think it is important to understand the organizational structure
and basic principles outlined in the US Constitution?
3. What branch represents Article I and how many sections are in this branch
(Looking at the US Constitution-starting on p.188)?
5. What Branch is Article II and Articie III?
Read Article 1, Section 2 (Elections):
6. Which of the following statements best summarize the first paragraph of this
passage?
a. Congress has a House of Representatives
b. Members of the House of Representatives are elected every two
years by state electors

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1. 1. How is power divided between the

federal and state governments? (p.182)
2. How is the Constitution organized? Provide
examples- sections, chapters, etc
3. Differentiate between the three branches of
government (duties).
4. What are similarities in requirements for
members of the House of Representatives
and the Senate? What are the
differences?-p. 183

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The United States Constitution, written by James Madison, is 316 lines
long and consists of multiple sections including the preamble & 7
articles.

Preamble: 4 lines long

Article I: 164 lines long
Article II: 66 lines long
Article III: 52 lines long
Article IV: 26 lines long
Article V: 10 lines long
Article VI: 11 lines long
Article VII: 3 lines long

Q 1. Based on the information above, make a CLAIM about the

US Constitution.
2. Provide evidence to support your claim.

3 Branches of Government

House of Reps (435 members)

1. Reps serve 2-yr. term
2. Must be 25 yrs old & citizen for 7yrs
3. Can propose tax laws
4. Can impeach the President
Senate (100 members)
5. Senators serve 6-yr. term
6. Senators must be 30yrs.old & a
citizen for 9yrs
7. Can approve Presidential
appointments
8. Ratifies treaties with foreign
governments
9. Can try the president after
impeachment
Both Together
10. Can Prose laws
11. Declare War
12. Override the Pres veto with 2/3 vote
13. Propose amendments to
Constitution w/ 2/3 vote

14. The President serves a 4yr. Term

15.President must be at least 35yrs
old, a 14-yr resident, & Native Born
16. Power to approve or veto laws
17. Makes treaties with foreign
governments
18. Nominates Judges to Supreme
Ct.
19. Appoints cabinet members
20. Commander-in-Chief (US army)

21. Justices of Sup. Ct. serve

for life
22. Can declare laws
unconstitutional
23. Can settle disputes
involving the US
24. Settle disputes btw states
25. Chief Justice presides
over impeachment trial of the
President

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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How is the Constitution organized? Provide examples- sections,

chapters, etc
Differentiate between the three branches of government.
What word would be used if the President denied a law passed by
Congress?
What word would be used to give an official approval?
What document must the Supreme Court use to declare acts of
Congress Unconstitutional?
Identify which of the following powers belong to each of the 3 branches
(hint: on the test)-Legislative, Judicial, Executive
a. Appoints federal judges
b. Decides whether congressional actions are constitutional
c. May possibly impeach the President
d. May veto congressional bills or laws
e. May override Presidents veto
f.
Commander in Chief
g. Nominates Judges to the Supreme Court
h. Declares War (hint: 2 branches)
i.
Can propose Tax Laws

Kill the Bill

Filibuster=Nonstop debate to kill a bill.

a. A threat of a filibuster is almost as good as a
filibuster itself it places pressure on bills
sponsors to change parts of the bill.
b. Especially effective at the end of a term.
c. Can be ended by 3/5 vote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-4FQAov2xI
Ted Cruz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8dyMmdRzOE

3 minutes- Top 5
Longest- 24 hours and 18 minutes
Strom Thurmond (Against Civil Rights Act 1957)

II. OBJECTIVES #2 The Government

Differentiate the roles and duties of the three (3) branches of government three in the U.S.
Constitution. Name each, its main job, and its top position.

A. What the branches of Our Government Represent

1. Form of Government
a. Republic- People chose the people to lead them
(Not real Democracy!)
2. Federal Power
a. Must be more important
than State
(1 Nation NOT 13 Countries)

Objective #1: The 1st National

Government
Example #1

Example #2

Which two flags represent the Articles of

Confederation? Which two represent the new
Constitution?

OBJ #2- The Government

B. Article I . . . .Legislative Branch
1. Congress (House of Representatives & Senate)
a. GREAT COMPROMISE!!!!
*House of Representative (Population)
*Senate (2 per state -No matter how big or small)
2. Powers of Congress (Article I Section 8)
a. Make and Pass Laws (Bills)
-Both House and Senate must pass and agree on the same
law before sending it to the president for approval
b. Declare War
c. Provide Money to Executive to run government
d. Approve Presidential Appointments (Senate)
-Cabinet Members/Judges/Military Officers
e. Impose Taxes
f. Approve Treaties with other Countries (Senate)

OBJ #2- The Government

3. Terms in Office
a. House of Representatives
*2yrs. / 25 or older / Citizen for 7yrs.
b. Senate
*6yrs. / 30 or older / Citizen for 9yrs.

Sen. Reid

Nevadas Two Senators

Catherine Cortez
Dem Senator
Senator

Dean Heller
-Rep

Nevadas House of Reps

Jacky Rosen (D)

Ruben Kihuen
(D)

Mark Amodei (R)

Dina Titus (D)

The Constitution

OBJ #2- The Government

C. Article II . . . .Executive Branch
1. Job is to enforce the laws and
put someone in the role of a leader (President).
2. Powers . . .Man of Many Hats
a. Head of State (Represents U.S. to the World)
-Secretary of State is Cabinet member
-Allowed to make treaties with other countries
b. Commander in Chief (Head of the Military)
-Secretary of Defense is Cabinet Member
-Commands military
c. Chief Law Enforcer (Enforces Laws)
-Attorney General is Cabinet member

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0

OBJ #2- The Government

d. Cabinet Members: People hired to run each area while the
president does the other jobs
-15 today . . . Washington had 4
-1st 4: Treasury, State, War, Attorney General
-Newest: Homeland Defense
3. Term in Office
a. Elected every 4 yrs. (Can only serve 8)
**Electoral College
b. Must be born in US / Must be 35 yrs. old

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-wasn-t-the-bill-of-rights-originally-in-the-us-constitutionjames-coll
Why wasnt the Bill of Rights originally in the US Constitution? - James Coll
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-is-power-divided-in-the-united-states-government-belindastutzman
How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-us-supreme-court-justices-get-appointed-peterpaccone
How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed? - Peter Paccone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCB8EOY5d48
Checks and Balances rap

Trumps Agenda

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1. How is the number of electors selected for each state?

Explain
1. How many does NV have?
2. What are the total number of Electoral Votes?
2. Explain how the Electoral System works.
3. Why do we use this system?
4. What does Popular Vote mean?
5. How are electors chosen?
6. Identify the Pros and Cons of an Electoral System (at
least 3).

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1. Identify the two ways a president is elected.
1. Which one has the ultimate say in President?

2. What happens if no candidate wins majority

of the Electoral College?
3. Why did the founding fathers create the
Electoral College?
Get out documents and finish working on
them- be ready to go over them.

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Explain how the Electoral College works.
Identify the two ways a President is elected.
What do the Electoral College Numbers represent?
What determines is a state gains or loses an electoral
number?
5. Argument for or against Electoral College (use pros and
cons).
*If your attendance # is even- create an argument/claim
supporting why the Electoral College is Effective (AT
LEAST 3 pieces of evidence)
*If your attendance # is odd- create an argument
supporting why we should get rid of the Electoral College
(AT LEAST 2 pieces of evidence).
1.
2.
3.
4.

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1.Do you think the Electoral College is effective?

Why or Why Not? Make a claim and back it up
with at least 3 facts.
2.Differentiate between the 3 branches- (Identify
the main job of the branch and at least 2
additional powers each branch holds.
3. Describe how a bill becomes a law.
4. Describe the importance of Cabinet Members.
a. How do they get elected or appointed?
b. Describe how it has changed from when GWashington was president.

Objective #3: The Government

OBJ #2- The Government

D. Article III . . . . Judicial Branch
1. Reviews laws and disputes. (Supreme Court)
a. Supreme Court
*Highest Court in the U.S. (What they say goes)
b. Lower Courts *Created By Congress
*Listen to cases before the Supreme Court
(ex. Military/Appeal/District/Maritime/Civil)
2. Judicial Review
a. Courts can decide if laws passed and enforced by Congress
&
President are Constitutional
3. Terms in Office
a. President picks judges and the Senate approves
b. Life for all judges (Until you die or go crazy)
c. 9 Supreme Court Judges

Breyer
Thomas

Alito
Ginsberg
Souter

Kennedy
Scalia
Stevens

Roberts*
Chief Justice

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1. Explain the system of checks and balances. Give one
example for each branch of government in its use of
Checks and Balances.
2. How does the system of checks and balances make it
difficult for Congress to pass a law that the president
opposes?
3. What check does the judicial branch have over the
legislative branch?
4. How are the president and vice president elected?

5. When is election day?- (under article II- p.196)

6. When a state law and federal law disagree,
which law would be followed or is more
important?- p. 202

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1. What is the Supremacy Clause? (Supreme Power)

2. Identify qualifications or requirements to run for the
following: Senate, House of Representatives, President,
Supreme Court.
3. What are amendments and how are they added?
4. What are the bill of rights?- p. 204
5. Differentiate between amendments and the Bill of
Rights.
6. What is the first amendment? P.204- Give examples
7. What do you think the right to assemble is and why do
you think it is important?

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1. Differentiate btw a primary election and caucus.

2. What is an incumbent and who is the current
incumbent?
3. Who are the candidates of that attended the
caucus in NV on Saturday?
4. Who won the caucus in NV?
5. What is the central question for the discussion
this Friday? Put it in your own words.
6. What is a claim? And what must a claim have in
order to be STRONG?

SOCRATIC SEMINAR
Socratic Seminar: To Facilitate a deeper
understanding of the ideas and values in the
text through shared discussion.
NO TEACHER- STUDENT CENTERED
GOAL IS CONTRIBUTE AT LEAST 2 TIMES
Should our democracy extend government
support for higher education to immigrants
who as young people-have entered the
country illegally?

NORMS/RULES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Dont Raise hands

Listen Carefully
Address one another respectfully
Base any opinions on the text
Address conversations to the group (no side
conversations)
6. Use sensitivity to take turns and not interrupt others
7. Monitor air time
8. Be courageous in presenting thoughts, but be flexible and
willing to change your mind in the face of new and
compelling evidence.

How is power divided in the

United States government?
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-is-powerdivided-in-the-united-states-governmentbelinda-stutzman#watch

Warm-up- Be ready to answer the following

questions after the video
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-wasn-t-the-bill-of-rights-originally-in-the-us-constitutionjames-coll

1. The first ten amendments were added to the Constitution in

(1776, 1787, 1801):
2. The ______ was the first national government before the
U.S. Constitution (Articles of Confederation, Constitution,
Mayflower Compact)
3. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay wrote a
series of essays known as _______ to generate support for
the Constitution.
4. Those opposed to ratification of the Constitution were called:
5. Do you agree or disagree with Hamilton and Madisons
initial logic that the Bill of Rights was essentially
unnecessary? Explain.

III. OBJECTIVES #3 Checks & Balances

Explain the system of Checks and Balances* found in the U.S. Constitution. Give one example for each
branch of government in its use of Checks and Balances against the other two. Identify reasons for Checks and
Balances.

A. Checks & Balances

1. Each branch has power to keep the other from getting too powerful
a. President
-Picks Judges/Makes Treaties/Hires People
-Veto- Can cancel a law passed by Congress
b. Congress (Senate)
-OKs Presidents picks (Can say NO!!)
-Can Override Veto
c. Judicial
-Judicial Review . . declare laws unconstitutional or find
people accused by government not guilty

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members):

1.
2.
3.
4.
Senate (100 members):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Both Together:
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Issue #1: Length of terms

4 years
6 years
LIFE
2 years

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members):

1.
2.
3.
4.
Senate (100 members):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Both Together:
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Issue #2: Requirements

30 years old, citizen 9 years
25 years old, citizen 7 years
35 years old, NATURAL
citizen

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members):

1.
2.
3.
4.
Senate (100 members):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Both Together:
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Issue #3: LAWS

Proposes Laws
Can rule Laws
Unconstitutional
Approves or Vetoes Laws
Can OVERRIDE a veto with
2/3

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members):

1.
2.
3.
4.
Senate (100 members):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Both Together:
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Issue #4: Impeachment

Presides over an Impeachment trial
Can impeach the President
Can try the President after
impeachment

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members): 14.

21.
1.
15.
22.
2.
16.
23.
3.
17.
24.
4.
18.
25.
Senate (100 members):
19.
5.
20.
6.
7.
8.
Issue # 5: Treaties
9.
Both Together:
10.
Can MAKE Treaties with other countries
11.
12.
Ratifies (approves) Treaties made with other
13.

countries

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members):

1.
2.
3.
4.
Senate (100 members):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Both Together:
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Issue #6: Judges

Approves Presidential
appointments
Nominates Judges and Cabinet
officials

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members): 14.

1.
15.
2.
16.
3.
17.
4.
18.
Senate (100 members):
19.
5.
20.
6.
7.
8.
Issue #7: Military
9.
Both Together:
10.
Is Commander-in-Chief
11.
12.
Can Declare War
13.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

of armed forces

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Congress

President, Vice President,

Cabinet

Supreme and Federal Courts

Makes Laws

Enforces Laws

Interprets Laws

House of Representatives (435 members):

1.
2.
3.
4.
Senate (100 members):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Both Together:
10.
11.
12.
13.

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

Why wasnt the Bill of Rights

originally in the US
Constitution?

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-wasn-tthe-bill-of-rights-originally-in-the-usconstitution-james-coll

IV. OBJECTIVES #4 Bill of Rights

Summarize types of rights protected in the Bill of Rights and the imporatnce of being able to add
Amendments to the Constitution. How many amendments made up the Bill of Rights? Name two ways
amendments can be added. How many amendments have been added to the Constitution today?

A. *Amendments = Changes to the Constitution (Article 5)

1. Allows country to change without throwing the entire
constitution away
2. Two ways to create Amendments
#1- 2/3 of House & Senate approve or
#2- 2/3 of State Convention
-Then 3/4 of State Legislatures must approve to become part
of Constitution
3. 27 Amendments today (last one in 1992)

1st 10 Changes!!!

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Explain how the constitution can be changed.

What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?
Identify the duties and articles for each branch.
How many Senators and House of Reps does each state get?Provide an example.
What is the difference btw a bill and law?
Trace the steps to becoming a law.
What is another word for VETO?
Describe how the president is elected.
What are the numbers of electors based on for each state?
How many amendments are there?
Identify each of the Bill of Rights using four words or less.

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1.
2.

Article I is the first part of the Constitution.- Fix

Draw a picture/symbol to help you remember each of the first 10 amendments- Bill
of Rights

3.

How many amendments are there?1.

4.

Identify the following amendments. Outlaws slavery, Makes Alcohol Illegal and Makes
Alcohol legal, Limits Presidents term to 2, Voting age 18

Categorize into three branches1. In charge of making laws

2. In charge of making sure laws are carried out
3. Interprets or tells what the laws mean
4. Article I
5. Senators and House of Representatives
6. Judicial Review
7. Can impeach the president
8. Nominates Judges to Supreme Court
9. Serves for Life
10. Four Year Term

OBJ #4- Bill of Rights

B. Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)
1. Guarantees the basic rights that the
government cannot take away.
a. Protects the MINORITY
(people who disagree or have been out voted )
1. Freedom- Press/Speech/Religion/Assembly
2. Right to bear Arms (Militia?)
3. No Troops in Homes
Jefferson 4. Search & Seizure (Rules)
V.
5. Rights of Accused (People who are arrested)
Madison
6. Right to Speedy Trial & Jury
7. Jury Trial in Civil Cases
pg. 204 U.S.
8. Bail & punishment (No Cruel & Unusual)
9. Powers given to the People
10. Powers given to the States

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Identify each Bill of Rights

How can the Constitution be changed?
Out of the 538 Votes- a candidate must receive how many?
Identify the power with the branch of government:
1. Can impeach president
2. Nominate Judges to the Supreme Court
3. Can declare laws unconstitutional
4. Power to Veto laws
5. Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Army
6. Can settle disputes btw states
7. Oks Judge Nominations
8. Judicial Review
9. Interprets Law, Enforces laws (Carries out), Makes Laws
10. Article I, II, III

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1. If a state law conflicts with a federal law- under what
cause would give the federal government more power2. How many amendments are there to the constitution?
3. What is the significance of judicial review?- What branch
of govt is this connected to?
4. Which branch can do the following?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Impeach the president

Nominate Judges to Supreme Court
Can override a veto with 2/3 vote
Oks Judge Nominations

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

If a state law conflicts with a federal law- under what cause

would give the federal government more powerWhat is the U.S. Constitution?
How many senators and house of representatives does each
state get?
Identify the following: Preamble, Article I, Article II, Article III,
Bill of Rights
What is the significance of judicial review?- What branch of
govt is this connected to?
Out of 538 Electoral College members- How many votes
must a candidate receive in order to win?

7. Which branch can do the following?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Impeach the president

Nominate Judges to Supreme Court
Can override a veto with 2/3 vote
Oks Judge Nominations

Objective #4: Bill of Rights

Who does each
character
symbolize?

Why is the man

struggling?

Why do we need
both?

Other Important Amendments

#12. President & Vice President Elected Together -1804
#13. Outlaws Slavery -1865
#17. Senators Elected by Citizens (Not State Legislators) -1913
#18. Outlaws Alcohol-1919
. . . . .#21. Makes Alcohol Legal -1933
**To end an Amendment you have to pass another one
#22. Limits President to 2 Terms (8yrs.) -1951
#26. 18 year olds can vote -1971
#27. Congress cant get a pay raise until they get re-elected -1992

Which goes
1st on the
Flag Pole?
What is your answer to this question if you met someone while on vacation in
another country-

Where are you from?

Which of these is more important to you?

-Being an American

-Being a Nevadan

V. OBJECTIVES #5 Federalism
Compare the powers of the Federal government to those given to the State governments in the
constitution. Explain the relationship this creates between the federal and state governments? How does this
differ from the Articles of Confederation? Explain what flag should fly on top .. U.S. or Nevada?

A. Federalism
1. Sharing of power between state & Federal Govt
2. Constitution gave more power to Federal Govt
a. Articles of Conf. gave more power to States
B. Article II . . Powers Denied to the States
1. Section 8 . . . Powers given to Congress (Federal)
-Things the States can NOT do
2. Section 10 . . . Powers DENIED the States
C. Article VI Supremacy Clause
1. Federal Law OVER RULES State Law (if Conflict)
2. State judges must be bound by the supremacy of
Federal Law
D. Amend. #10- Bill of Rights: Powers given to STATES

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1. Looking at the list of 7 Grabbers/Hooks- Predict why it
might be effective to include a hook to start essays.
(looking at the list) Identify two ways in which you might
hook reader.
2. Write a 2 sentence summary/background on the situation
involving technology and bullying- hint: look at background
essay to help you.
3. Rewrite the question in your own words.
4. What is a claim? Evidence? Reasoning? And how are all
three connected?
5. What is your argument/claim to the question (without
using I)?
6. Identify a sentence starter for evidence and at least 1 for
introducing reasoning.

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1. What is the major differences in all 3

DBQs? What grade would you give each
essay and why?
2. Identify the Super Claim in the HIGH
PROFICIENCY essay.
3. Identify the 3 mini-claims- HIGH
4. About how many pieces of evidence he
cite in each paragraph? HIGH

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1. How would you restate your super claim using

different words?
2. What piece of evidence best supports your
claim?
3. Identify the counterclaim to your super claim.
4. What piece of evidence best supports the
counterclaim?
5. Why is the DBQ Essential Question really
important today? Impact
6. What transition word do you plan on using
when starting your concluding paragraph.