The US Constitution: Part 2

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Principles of the U. S. Constitution

Advertisements

Chapter 3 The Constitution: The Six Basic Principles

The US Constitution. Definitions A set of rights, powers and procedures which underpin the workings of a political system The rules of the political game.

The Constitution: Structure and Principles

The U.S. Constitution © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc.

1. 10:00-10:25 Mind Map Revision Summary of Topics: the constitution, congress, the presidency, the supreme court, elections, political parties and pressure.

Jeopardy Legislative Executive and Judicial Checks and Balances AmendmentsThe Preamble Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400.

American Government and Economics: Unit 3: The US Constitution

An Outline of the Constitution

LESSON 3.3 INFORMAL AMENDMENT.

1/12/15– BR- Federalism: government in which power is divided between,, and Separation of powers: Constitutional principle that limits.

7 Principles of the Constitution

Amendment Process. Formal Amendments  Formal Amendment – Change or addition that becomes part of the written language of the Constitution itself through.

Pre-Test. 1 Name three example of how the U.S. government preserves and protects citizen’s rights.

Chapter 3: The Constitution

Principles of the Constitution. Separation of Powers To Madison, tyranny was gov ’ t that controlled all three branches (argument for division of power)

Lesson 2: Principles of the Constitution

The Constitution – Structure and Principles Daily Cornell’s Note and Activity October 8 th, 2010.

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights. Victory! = Independence Achieved.

Our Constitutional Framework  The U.S. Constitution is the highest law of the land.  Sets forth basic framework of government.  Also, lists powers,

The Constitution Standard

Magruder’s American Government

Warm Up 10/24/14 1. What was missing from the constitution that the Anti-Federalist wanted added in order to protect liberty? 2.Explain the purpose of.

Presentation Pro © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc. Magruder’s American Government C H A P T E R 3 The Constitution.

Chapter Three The Constitution. Section One The Six Basic Principles.

1) Go over Final Project Requirements 2) Preliminary Activity/Follow-Up Questions 3) The Framework of Our Government 4) Bill of Rights: A Closer Look.

American Government The Constitution.

CHAPTER 3 The Constitution. Section 1: Structure and Principles  A. Structure of the Constitution  Preamble  Seven (7) Articles  Twenty-seven (27)

The Six Basic Principles

CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT. Constitutional Basics The Constitution is seen as the supreme law of the land It provides citizens with information about their.

Chapter 9 Social Studies Test Review The US Constitution.

Presentation Pro © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc. Magruder’s American Government C H A P T E R 3 The Constitution.

Chapter 8: Section 3 Ratifying the Constitution A Newly Formed Government: The newly formed American government was based upon a system called federalism.

The Structure of the Constitution The Constitution has three main parts: preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments.

ExecutiveLegislativeJudicialFactsMisc

Government Chapter 3. Section 1 Principles of the Constitution The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It does not go into great detail about.

3-1 (9-15) Basic Principles of the Constitution. Journal (9-15 Constitution) 1 paragraph Why has the plan of government provided by the U.S. Constitution.

Constitution Day Quiz September 17, ????. Question 1 ____ 1. The Constitution of the United States is ?. a. the oldest document in world history b. the.

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON A MERICAN GOVERNMENT HOLT 1 The U.S. Constitution Section 1: Basic Principles Section 2: Amending the Constitution Section 3:

© 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc. Magruder’s American Government C H A P T E R 3 THE CONSTITUTION.

Presentation Pro © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc. Magruder’s American Government C H A P T E R 3 The Constitution.

Magruder’s American Government

Constitution. ESSENTIAL QUESTION What issues/ideas were important to the Founding Fathers at the time of the Constitution?

You can type your own categories and points values in this game board. Type your questions and answers in the slides we’ve provided. When you’re in slide.

The Constitution Chapter 3. Outline The Constitution sets out the basic principles upon which government in the United States was built. The Constitution.

7 Principles of the Constitution. Article VI defines the Constitution as the “supreme law of the land” ALL laws in the U.S. must follow the Constitution,

Structures and Principles. Structure  Contains 7,000 words  Divided into 3 parts The Preamble The Articles The Amendments.

Today: Understanding Federalism and The Branches of Government

Which KiTE do you think can fly successfully?

Constitutional Principles

Seven Principles of the Constitution.

Constitutional Convention 17

The Constitution.

7 Principles and 3 Branches of Govt.

Explain the Principles of separation of powers and checks and balances

The U.S. Constitution Chapter 2 Sections 1 and 2.

Seven Principles of Government

Amendment Process.

The Constitution: Structure and Principles Mr

Do Now: Federalist & Anti-federalists

The Constitution: Structure and Principles Mr

Changing the Constitution

The Constitution.

Separation of Powers: powers of the government are spread among 3 different branches of government

An Outline of the Constitution

Setting up Government.

What were two issues/problems with the Articles of Confederation?

Six Basic Principles of the Constitution

Chapter 3: The Constitution

Presentation transcript:

The US Constitution: Part 2 The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution. Mind Map (20 mins) The Bill of Rights and Amendments: Poster Activity (30 mins) The Constitution: Are the effective checks and balances? How does it protect peoples freedoms? –Worksheet (30 mins) Summary: Interpretations of the Constitution and Criticisms (mindmap) (10 mins) Essay Writing and Planning (25 mins) Homework

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution –Mind Map What is the Declaration of Independence? What is the US Constitution?

The US Bill of Rights: Poster Activity Add on and illustrate, label the poster Use: The US Constitution What is the Bill of Rights? What amendments have been made to the Bill of Rights?

The US Constitution Worksheet Why have so few amendments been passed on the US Constitution? (list 4 reasons) What rights does the constitution guarantee? (1st amendment, second amendment) See box 1.5

What is meant by the separation of powers? Checks and Balances: Copy the chart of key checks and balances in the US system. What checks does the executive have over the judiciary? (2) What checks does the legislature have on the executive? (8)

What checks does the legislature have on the judiciary? (2) What checks does the judiciary have on the legislature? (1) What checks does the judiciary have on the executive? (1) What is meant by Bipartisanship?

What is the key problem with this system of checks and balances? What problems can occur with ‘divided governments’?

Changes in Interpretation of the Constitution? David Mckay (1993) Argues that constitutional changes are less important than their interpretation . He identifies four such stages: 1) The assertion of federal power over state power 2) The assertion of executive power over legislative power 3) The emergence of the US supreme court as the final arbiter of the constitution 4) The growing protection of individual rights under the federal government First two were not envisaged by founding fathers, but the third probably was. The fourth has developed in a way that could never of been predicted in 1787

Assessing the Constitution How important is it? David Mckay and Martin Hague argue that most political developments and changes have involved institutions and processes, not even referred to in the constitution* Interest Groups Mass Media Globalisation Party Politics

Summary/ Criticisms of the Constitution Continuing political battles between executive and legislature Progressive weakening of states in relation to federal government Presidents contained by negative power of congress (Mckay) States loss of power is more to do with inefficiency and inefefctive govt, than it is the constitution’ (Mckay, 93)

Plan your essay for 5 mins Timed Essay: The Constitution is an effective system of checks and balance. Discuss (25 mins) Plan your essay for 5 mins Remember the rules: Opposing arguments Evidence for each argument Use key Names and theories

Constitution / Homework Create flash cards or a mind map on the changing federal –state relationship /consequences of Federalism Complete the essay: How and why is federalism enshrined in the Constitution? (15 mins, 15 marks) Complete the exam paper to time Look at the exam papers attached and list down briefly what you think each question is asking you to cover.