Constitutional Principles in Modern America

Review What are the 4 Key Principles of the Constitution that we discussed on Friday? Example of each…

Goal We will understand how these principles are still alive (and still debated) in America today Directions: Read the legalizing marijuana article Decide which key principle it relates to Fill in the corresponding shapes

Directions Now: Look over picture essay with your partner Which principle does it relate to? Last step: Examine the last 2 articles Determine which principle each article relates to and complete the back of the sheet

Bill of Rights

Goal We will understand each of the rights American citizens were given in the Bill of Rights Your group will be assigned 1 Amendment You will: Become experts on that Amendment Create a poster that briefly explains your Amendment to the class

First Steps Read Amendment aloud & discuss its main points On scrap paper: Write bullet points of the Amendment’s main points In your own words Next: Read Amendment article Modify your bullet points as needed

The poster should contain: First steps: The poster should contain: Read Amendment & discuss Jot down its main points in your own words Read the Amendment article and change your bullet points as needed 1. Title [Amendment or Article #] 2. Picture 3. Bullets explaining the main points [in your own words] 4. Modern connection [its impact today] Time: You have until the end of class