The First Seven Articles (An Overview) The U.S. Constitution The First Seven Articles (An Overview)

Article 1 (The Legislative Branch) Laws will be made the U.S. Congress Two houses: House of Representatives and Senate Each state has two U.S. Senators In the House of Reps., state population determines the number of representatives The U.S. Capitol Building (Washington, D.C.)

Article 2 (The Executive Branch) The President is the executive head of government He/She is responsible for the enforcement of laws Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces The U.S. Capitol Building (Washington, D.C.)

Article 3 (The Judicial Branch)

Article 3 Supreme Court and lesser courts The Supreme Court will try all cases dealing with the Constitution and laws of the United States. Supreme Court Justices hold office for life (no term limits)

Treason (Definitions) Waging war on the U.S. Giving aid or comfort to enemies of the U.S. Edward Snowden

Relationship of States to Each Other Article 4 Relationship of States to Each Other

Article 4 Each state will respect the laws of other states Every citizen receives privileges of citizens in all states Federal government provides states protection against foreign invasion OR LOCAL VIOLENCE, when state resources are not sufficient.

Amending the Constitution Article 5 Amending the Constitution

Article 5 Proposed when either 2/3 of both houses OR 2/3 of all states feel it is necessary Proposed amendments must be ratified by 3/4 of all states Ratified amendments become law (written into the Constitution)

The Supreme Law of the Land Article 6 The Supreme Law of the Land

Article 6 Replaces Articles of Confederation as the Supreme Law of the land. All future laws written into the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land. All elected federal and state officials will swear an oath to support the constitution. No religious requirements needed to hold public office.

Article 7 Ratification

Article 7 The Constitution becomes the law when ratified by 9 of the 13 states.

Handout (5 minutes) Read handout and compare with notes Highlight information on handout that WAS NOT covered in notes. Compare highlights with partner Answer questions on the quiz (circle answer)

Executive, Legislative, or Judicial??? Real People, You Guess The Branch

Rules Of The Game Get into groups of four Pictures and clues will be displayed on screen Groups will research using prior knowledge and handouts/materials provided iPads are faced down on desk. When prompted, iPads can be used for research the answer.

Rules Of The Game Once a group has the answer, they will send one person to WALK to the designated location of the room. Groups that get the correct answer first receives 2 points! All other groups get 1 point for the correct answer.

Rules Of The Game At the end of the game, the team with the most points will be declared the winner. Winning team gets to suggest music that might be played in future group activities (or other group games).*** ***Mrs. Godfrey must give final approval for music chosen.

Practice Slide

Barack Obama African American Politician Served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois Born in Honolulu, HI

Barack Obama Executive Branch

Sonia Sotomayor Inspired by a TV show to pursue a law degree Editor of the Yale Law Journal In 1995, her ruling ended a 232-day long baseball strike. First Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. History.

Sonia Sotomayor Judicial Branch

Ronald Reagan Former governor of California Appointed first female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor In famous speech, he exclaimed, “Mr. Gorbachev, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL!”

Ronald Reagan Executive Branch

Susan Davis Former social worker and youth mentor Member of the House Armed Services Committee, House Committee on Education in the Workforce, Animal Protection Caucus Represents CA’s 53 Congressional District (includes Bonita and Chula Vista)

Susan Davis Legislative Branch