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Pick up two reading sheets from the front table. 一 Bell Ringer Pick up two reading sheets from the front table. Look at the bottom to make sure you have picked up reading p.1, p.2, p.3, and p.4. Turn to page 2. The first sentence says “Article II lists the powers Congress has.” Cross out the II (two) and write a I (one) instead.

二 Anatomy of a Constitution Reading Today we are going to read around the room. If you are not ready to read, you will not be able to earn today’s points. Everyone will have a chance to read out loud.

三 Three Branches Race instructions There are three letters on the walls: L, E, and J. L is for legislative branch E is for executive branch J is for judicial branch When a question appears on the board, move to the correct letter. If you answer incorrectly, you will be eliminated. If you take too long to move to the correct answer, you will be eliminated.

三 Three Branches Race Which Branch Does This? part 1 Prints money? Legislative Branch Enforces the laws? Executive Branch Decides what a law means? Judicial Branch Declares war? Includes the president, vice president, and the cabinet?

三 Three Branches Race Which Branch Does This? part 2 Is divided into the House and Senate? Legislative Branch Punishes pirates? Makes treaties with other countries? Executive Branch Can declare laws unconstitutional? Judicial Branch Selected by the Electoral College?

三 Three Branches Race Which Branch Does This? part 3 Selected by popular vote? Legislative Branch Appoints Supreme Court Justices, federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members? Executive Branch Approves presidential appointments? Makes a State of the Union address each year? Collects taxes?

四 Anatomy Home Prep Complete the Anatomy of the Constitution worksheet page for home prep. The winner of the last race will pass it out to you. She/he will also lead us in writing the correct answers. Page 4 of the reading is a part of your next notes check.