Mr. Calella Constitutional Law U.S. Constitution: Preamble & Article I

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

Preamble to the Constitution Access the U.S. Constitution on your iPads and read the Preamble (page 539) Access the U.S. Constitution on your iPads and read the Preamble (page 539) Why do you think a preamble was included? Purpose? Why do you think a preamble was included? Purpose? What does it mean today? In pairs come up with modern day examples for the following: 1)establish justice, 2) ensure domestic tranquility, 3)provide for common defense, 4)promote the general welfare, 5)secure blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Use Ipads to research! What does it mean today? In pairs come up with modern day examples for the following: 1)establish justice, 2) ensure domestic tranquility, 3)provide for common defense, 4)promote the general welfare, 5)secure blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Use Ipads to research! Watch YouTube video-”The Modern Preamble” Watch YouTube video-”The Modern Preamble”

Article I (Congress)

Art. I, Sec. 1: Congress 1 st article to stress importance 1 st article to stress importance Branch that directly represents/responds to the people Branch that directly represents/responds to the people Show video on YouTube-”Legislative Powers and Limitations”-See next slide for activity Show video on YouTube-”Legislative Powers and Limitations”-See next slide for activity

Dialectical Journal COMPLETE & DISCUSS 1 quote or scene you want to expand on 1 quote or scene you want to expand on Analyze, Evaluate, or Interpret it Personal connection, ask a High Level question, or make a prediction

Two Houses of Congress Art. I, Sec. 2: House of Representatives Elected every 2 years Reflect concerns and feelings of the people Representation depends on population (at least 1) Power to impeach (bring charges) Art. I, Sec. 3: Senate Elected every 6 years Provide stability in this branch of government Each state has 2 Senators Becomes the jury for an impeachment trial (removal)

Activity: Who are your Reps? In pairs, choose one of your Senators or the rep in your district and answer the following questions by visiting their website In pairs, choose one of your Senators or the rep in your district and answer the following questions by visiting their website 1)Name? 2)Party? 3)When elected? 4)Is he more likely than not to agree with the President’s policies, explain? 5)Choose 3 issues affecting the country and/or New Jersey and explain his stance on each. 6) Based on what you found out, explain in 1 paragraph why you would or would not vote this person next election. 1)Name? 2)Party? 3)When elected? 4)Is he more likely than not to agree with the President’s policies, explain? 5)Choose 3 issues affecting the country and/or New Jersey and explain his stance on each. 6) Based on what you found out, explain in 1 paragraph why you would or would not vote this person next election.

Art. I, Sec. 7: How a bill becomes law Watch YouTube video-”Just a Bill” Watch YouTube video-”Just a Bill” See flow chart on wiki page See flow chart on wiki page(gcalella.wikispaces.com) This is the process in which an idea of Congress (“bill”) becomes a law This is the process in which an idea of Congress (“bill”) becomes a law After it is passed, the Executive Branch ensures that it is carried out After it is passed, the Executive Branch ensures that it is carried out If there any questions that arise about the meaning of the bill, the Judiciary Branch will resolve them when deciding a lawsuit. If there any questions that arise about the meaning of the bill, the Judiciary Branch will resolve them when deciding a lawsuit.

Art. I, Sec. 9: Powers Denied to Congress CONGRESS MAY NOT CONGRESS MAY NOT Suspend Writ of Habeas Corpus Suspend Writ of Habeas Corpus Pass Bills of Attainder Pass Bills of Attainder Pass Ex Post Facto Laws Pass Ex Post Facto LawsACTIVITY *In pairs, log on to your e-book (glossary and index) *Find and write the definition for each of the 3 terms *Create a comic strip or hypothetical scenario for one of the 3 *Discuss as a class after volunteers present work

Art. I, Sec. 8: Powers of Congress Taxation (pay for “common defense” and to ensure “general welfare”) Taxation (pay for “common defense” and to ensure “general welfare”) Credit Credit Interstate and international commerce Interstate and international commerce Naturalization Naturalization Patents and copyrights Patents and copyrights Lower federal courts Lower federal courts Declare war Declare war Maintain military Maintain military Elastic Clause Elastic Clause

Skit Activity Spilt into 9 groups Spilt into 9 groups Each of the groups will be responsible for one of the 9 powers of Congress listed on the last slide Each of the groups will be responsible for one of the 9 powers of Congress listed on the last slide Groups will research their power and then write a script for a skit which exemplifies/ demonstrates the power. Groups will research their power and then write a script for a skit which exemplifies/ demonstrates the power. Groups will then perform the skit for the class Groups will then perform the skit for the class Rubric-25 points (10 pts written script, 10 pts how well content is explained, 5 pts performance) Rubric-25 points (10 pts written script, 10 pts how well content is explained, 5 pts performance)