Constitution Unit Learning Objective All students will be able to (ASWBAT) Recognize the basic concepts of the United States Constitution *Flip title = FACT SHEET  Agenda Make a flip book (6 pages) Pass out new Portfolio Constitution Pre- test Constitution Overview (notes)

Portfolio  Big Ideas: Understand the three branches of government and the role & responsibility of each. (8.2.6) The Bill of Rights protects Americans from government intrusion. (8.2.6)

Bronze Section: To earn a “C” complete six of the essential section 1. Write a question for each learning objective in the unit. {Required} 2. Reading Study Guide pages {Required} 3. Pick one of the big ideas and write a paragraph elaborating on it. 4. Parents edit work 5. Create a T graph showing the differences between the Federalist & Antifederalist. 6. List the Bill of Rights with a picture by each A form {Matrix for Constitution Answers} 8. Complete Legislative Brach hand-out – paragraph summary on back 9. Classroom assignment of choice 10. Draw a picture or political cartoon of the Great Compromise

Silver Section; To earn a “B” complete the Silver Section and five additional “C” items.  Write a paragraph explaining why you agree/disagree with the Antifederalists. Use as many specific points as possible.  Explain the difference between the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Gold Section; To earn an “A” complete the Gold & Silver Section along with one “B” item and four “C” items.  Research different views on the 10th Amendment and decide which is correct. Defend your answer with sound arguments.  Research different views on the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment and decide which is correct. Defend your answer with sound arguments.

Prepare for Pre-test (10 Questions)  Paper (numbered 1-10)  Pen

1. The first words of the Preamble to the Constitution are _________. A. “A government of the people, by the people, and for the people…” B. “All men are created equal…” C. “We the people of the United States…” D. “With liberty and justice for all…”

2. The Preamble says that the Constitution will provide ________. A. Education B. Housing C. Jobs D. Justice

3. The executive branch of government is also called the ____. A. Senate B. Congress C. President D. Supreme Court

4. Laws for the United States are written by the _________. A. Congress B. Vice President C. President D. Military

5. Congress has ____ parts. A. One B. Two C. Seven D. Five

6. The Bill of Rights is _______. A. All of the amendments B. The entire Constitution C. The first ten amendments D. The other name for the Preamble

7. What problem did the Great Compromise solve? A. The issue of slavery B. The issue of representation C. The issue of no taxation without representation D. The issue of how states could become part of the United States

8. Who was the father of the Constitution? A. George Washington B. Thomas Jefferson C. John Adams D. James Madison

9. Which of the following is NOT part of the first amendment? A. Right to a fair and speedy trial B. Freedom of Speech C. Freedom of Religion D. Right to Petition

10. What was the major concern of anti-federalists? A. They thought the federal government didn’t have enough power. B. They thought the federal government had too much power. C. They didn’t want a federal government. D. They wanted a king instead of a president.

Fact Sheet  Articles of Confederation First form of government Lasted only 6 years ( ) It was too weak and needed to be fixed.  Constitutional Convention Philadelphia - September 17, 1787 Replaced the Articles of Confederation James Madison (father of Constitution), George Washington, Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Gouverneur Morris

Fact Sheet  Constitution Rules of our government 7 articles (sections) Oldest written constitution of a nation still being used  Three Branches of Government Legislative (Congress) *Most important branch* Executive (President) Judicial (Supreme Court)  Checks and Balances Each branch has some power over another

Fact Sheet  Bill of Rights First ten amendments (changes) to the Constitution  1 st Amendment – Religion, Speech, Petition, Press, Assembly  2 nd Amendment – Right to bear arms  10 th Amendment – States Rights