The Preamble: Words We Live By Discussions & Activity with the Preamble and Article I of the Constitution.

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The Preamble: Words We Live By Discussions & Activity with the Preamble and Article I of the Constitution

Importance of the Preamble What is a Preamble?Preamble How many goals are in the Preamble? Define: – Domestic tranquility – Posterity – General welfare Do activity #1.

Which is the most important??

Activity #2 Read the passage independently. Listen as I read the passage. Notice emphasis. As the questions on the next slide appear, make annotations on the text to answer them.

Questions to Annotate What is (and isn’t) the meaning of “popular sovereignty”? Why does Monk claim that this is the form of government in America? Is Lucy Stone confused when she asks “Which „We the People‟?” Why does Monk say this question has “troubled the nation”? What does the phrase “founding fathers” mean? Why does Marshall think the founding fathers could not have imagined a female or black Supreme Court Justice? What evidence is there in this paragraph regarding Marshall’s claim about the “evolving nature of the constitution”? Let’s jump in and study the Constitution!!

Article I What branch of government is established by Article I? What is the term & requirements for members of the HOR? How many members are there currently in the House? How many Senators are there from each state? What is their term and requirements? Who is the presiding officer of Senate? When do they vote? In which house of Congress must all tax bills begin? Read Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. Why is it called the “elastic clause?” Define: “bill of attainder” “ex post facto” &“writ of habeas corpus”

Assignment Start key word list. Explain purpose. Complete Articles 2-7 study by tomorrow.