Chapter 6 US GOVERNMENT

1.What side should you walk on in the hall? 2.What format are Mrs. Bloomfield’s Bell Ringers normally? 3.How many restroom/nurse passes do you get each 9 weeks? 4.Write rule #4 in your own words. 5.What materials do you need to bring to class with you each day? 6.If you have a question or need help in class, what should you do? 7.What constitutes a tardy in Mrs. Bloomfield’s class? 8.Write rule #3 in your own words. 9.Please write this: a)2 break detentions = parent contacts b)4 break detentions = office referral BELL RINGER (ANSWERS ONLY TODAY)

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.  SS LEARNING TARGET 1

What are the 3 branches of government and who is the head of each?

Senate 6 year term – unlimited # Represent the entire state 2 per state House of Representatives 2 year term – unlimited # Represent congressional districts Based on population LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Make laws Approve presidential appointments Impeach federal officials Declare war Approves treaties LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FUNCTION

Materials 1 piece of green paper ½ piece of brown Scissors Glue Marker Directions  Cut out a trunk  Cut out 3 green branches  Label each branch  List 6-7 things you know about each branch 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE

Read the article and answer the questions. BELL RINGERDAY 2

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.  SS LEARNING TARGET 1

Executes (enforces) the law President 4 year terms – 2 max Cabinet Advisors to the President EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Enforce the laws Vetoes bills Executive Orders Pardons criminals Commands armed forces Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties Appoints Cabinet and Supreme Court EXECUTIVE BRANCH FUNCTION

Make-up Interprets the Law Supreme Court 9 justices total Life Terms Function Interprets the law: Declare laws unconstitutional Declare executive orders unconstitutional JUDICIAL BRANCH

 How can each branch limit the power of the other 2?  Legislative  Executive  Judicial WHEN YOU FINISH…

 Describe 2 functions of the president. BELL RINGERDAY 3

I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful.  SS LEARNING TARGET 2

 Directions: Use red, green, and blue coloring pencils to complete the graphic organizer. Determine how each branch has the ability to check or limit the power of the others. Use your notes 1 st ! Afterward, please use your textbook on page 184. CHECKS AND BALANCES

 Choose one of the three: How does one of the branches (legislative, executive, or judicial) limit the other two? BELL RINGERDAY 4

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.  SS LEARNING TARGET 1

I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful.  SS LEARNING TARGET 2

 3 Sections  Top  Branch  Head of Branch  Role  Middle  Top  How does it check the other 2 branches FOLDABLE

Complete the Branches of Government Chart. Use your notes! BELL RINGERDAY 5

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.  SS LEARNING TARGET 1

I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful.  SS LEARNING TARGET 2

4 CORNER SYNECTICS

 List as many ways that the branches of government are like your topic.  Share at the end of class 4 CORNER SYNECTICS

A FAMILY

PAPER-ROCK-SCISSORS

3 RING CIRCUS

COLOR WHEEL

 Write 2 things you know about each branch as you listen.  Who’s got the power? Who’s got the power? BELL RINGERDAY 6 LegislativeExecutiveJudicial

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens.  SS  SS  SS LEARNING TARGET 3

Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Religion Separation of Church and State Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Petition 1 ST AMENDMENT

 Describe 2 of the 1 st Amendment rights you use often. BELL RINGERDAY 7

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens.  SS  SS  SS LEARNING TARGET 3

 2 nd Amendment  Right to Bear Arms  3 rd Amendment  Prevents quartering soldiers  4 th Amendment  Prevents unreasonable search and seizure  Police must have a warrant to search home PROTECTION AGAINST GOVT. ABUSE OF POWER

 Describe 2: 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Amendments. BELL RINGERDAY 8

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens.  SS LEARNING TARGET 3

 (5 TH -8 TH Due Process – government must treat people fairly) Miranda Warning – must be informed of rights Double Jeopardy – can’t be tried for the same crime twice Eminent Domain – government can take private property, for public use, for a fair price Grand Jury – determine if there is enough evidence to take someone to trial Pleading the 5 th – right not to testify against oneself 5 TH AMENDMENT

 Describe 2 rights guaranteed in the 5 th Amendment. BELL RINGERDAY 9

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens.  SS  SS  SS LEARNING TARGET 3

6 th Amendment - right to a speedy, public, and fair trial by a jury 7 th Amendment – permits jury trial over money and property 8 th Amendment – prohibits cruel and unusual punishment 6 TH -8 TH AMENDMENTS

 9 th Amendment – Not all rights are included in the Constitution  10 th Amendment – powers not given to the national government, are given to the states 9 TH -10 TH AMENDMENTS

 How does the Constitution protect the rights of the accused? BELL RINGERDAY 10

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens.  SS LEARNING TARGET 3

In your assigned group. Create a song about the Bill of Rights.  Be sure to include at least 8 rights in your song. Be sure to underline the rights.  Write the song on the large paper.  Your group will read or sing your song at the end of the class. BILL OF RIGHTS SONG

Use play dough to create:  Row 1 – 2 powers of the Legislative Branch  Row 2 – 2 powers of the Executive Branch  Row 3 – 2 powers of the Judicial Branch  Row 4 – 1 st Amendment (choose 2)  Row 5 – 2-4 th Amendments (choose 2)  Row 6 – 5 th Amendments (choose 2)  Row 7 – 6 th and 8 th Amendments BELL RINGERDAY 11

 Test tomorrow  Completed study guides can be used on test for 5 minutes  Individual Reward – Locker decoration  Class Reward – 15 minute break and sit where you want for 2 days ANNOUNCEMENTS

I can differentiate between the duties and responsibilities of being a citizen.  SS LEARNING TARGET 4

Obeying the laws Paying taxes Register for selective service Jury duty DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP

 Vote  Community Service  Work in an election  Military Service RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS

RoleMeetHead Term Length Function/Job Legislative Executive Judicial BELL RINGERDAY 12 DIRECTIONS: DRAW AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.

TEST  Level 0  Break Detention  Retake Test   Circle Form  Cover Sheet  Book as barrier  Read Chap 7 Sections 1&2  Pgs

What is the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities? BELL RINGERDAY 13

RETAKES  RETAKES  No Talking  Lunch Detention  Make-up  Correct answer only  NO PRONOUNS!!  Retake  Make-up first  Retake on answer sheet  NO RETAKES  No Talking  Lunch Detention  KCCT Prep (pg )  Physical and Human Geography

1.A 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.B 13.B 14.C 15.B 16.C GEOGRAPHY REVIEW 17. D 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. A 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A