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Turn in the I Civics answer sheet from yesterday’s packet. Bell Ringer!!! Turn in the I Civics answer sheet from yesterday’s packet. Take out your notebook and have it ready for a new section. EQ = What was the purpose of the Constitution and how is it organized?

The Constitution – What is it? sets out basic principles upon which government was built. It is the “Supreme Law of the Land” Fairly brief document. Only around 7,000 words

How is the Constitution Organized? 1. The Preamble Intro. to the Constitution Why writing it? More perfect union Goals??? Establish justice, etc…

How is the Constitution Divided? Articles—the major divisions (Chapters) Legislative Branch – Lawmaking branch, House of Reps & Senate Describes qualifications to serve & powers that Congress has Executive Branch Responsible for execution of the law Sets qualifications to serve and powers of the President

How is the Constitution Divided? 3. Judicial Branch Interprets laws, creates the U.S. Supreme Court Congress has power to create more Fed. Courts 4. Relations between states 5. Amending the Constitution 6. National Debts/Supremacy 7. Ratifying the Constitution Each article is divided into smaller sections _________________________________________________________ How can we remember the order of these Articles???? Simple cheat……?

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Bell Ringer!!! Complete the Constitutional Scavenger Hunt and turn it in. Pocket Constitutions in Blue Basket on back table. Begin to go over the review guide and get your materials in order to study. Keep the small prompt sheet to better prepare your essay for Friday You can use the outline you create for the essay.