Quarter 2 Review Day 1

Warm-Up 26. Which is NOT a group that helps with executing the laws? A. Cabinet departments B. Congress C. Agencies D. Regulatory Groups 21. “Expressed” powers of the legislature are A. specifically listed in the Constitution B. used to carry out implied powers in the Constitution C. not allowed by the Constitution D. enforced by the Constitution

HOMEWORK Homework Design a 10 question quiz on any information we reviewed today. No T/F or Y/N questions. Include answers. Study guide pages 3-4

Quiz 1. The powers of local governments are given to them by what? 2. What powers do local governments exercise? 3. What are the names of the legislative branch at the local level (county and incorporated towns and cities) 4. How does the mayor get his/her job? 5. Describe how international events can effect local government.

HONORS Honors: Assign groups sections of the study guide. Task: Students will complete the study guide and then design a 3 minute skit that teaches their assigned section of the study guide. Presentation Rubric

Review/Class Skit Work in pairs to complete the study guide (pages 1-2).study guide Develop a class script for a skit explaining the 5 freedoms of the first amendment. If time allows, teacher will assign various roles and students will perform skit.

SOL 2c What does the phrase “We the People” mean? The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begins, “We the People,” thereby establishing that the power of government comes from the people.

SOL 2c List and define the 6 goals of the U.S. Constitution: Purposes of United States government To form a more perfect union To establish justice To ensure domestic tranquility To provide for the common defense To promote the general welfare To secure the blessings of liberty

SOL 2d The amendment process is complex. How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution? 27

SOL 2d Describe the Amendment process at the national level (U.S. Constitution) Proposal: action by Congress or convention Ratification: by the states What is the Amendment process at the state level (VA Constitution)? Amendment process at state level: Proposal: action by General Assembly or convention Ratification: by voters of Virginia

SOL 3b List and define the 1 st Amendment Freedoms. First Amendment freedoms Religion: Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion. Speech: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs. Press: The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government. Assembly: Individuals may peacefully gather. Petition: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials. What is the 14 th Amendment? Fourteenth Amendment Extends the due process protection to actions of the states

SOL 6b Define separation of powers. The powers of the national government are separated among three branches of the government in ways that limit any one branch from abusing its power. Define checks and balances. Checks and balances Each of the three branches of the national government limits the exercise of power by the other two branches. Each of the three branches of the National Government limits the exercise of power by the other two branches.

SOL 6b The legislative branch The Congress checks the president when legislators override presidential vetoes impeach and convict a president. The Congress checks the courts when legislators confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices impeach and convict judges/justices.

SOL 6b The executive branch The president checks Congress when the president proposes legislation prepares an annual budget for Congress to approve call special sessions of Congress vetoes legislation Congress has passed. The president checks the courts when the president appoints judges/justices.

SOL 6b The judicial branch The courts check Congress when judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional. The courts check the president when judges/justices declare executive actions to be unconstitutional.

First Amendment Freedoms Script: Amendment being addressed Situation Dialogue Resolution

Levels of Government Activity 3 Complete the 9 box graphic organizer on levels of government.9 box graphic organizer Students take out their graphic organizer from last week, or they draw/create one in their notebooks.

Closure—Exit Ticket Closure Exit Ticket: Answer the following question: What is the relationship between federal, state, and local levels?