2. The United States Constitution Turn to page 474 in your History Alive Textbooks.

3. Observing… Take 4 minutes to look through the Constitution of the United States on page 474. On page (R62) write down 5 reflective responses about the organization of the Constitution.

4. Organizing the Constitution of the United States Preamble (beginning of the Constitution) Articles (Total of 7 Articles); Roman Numerals Numbered Sections Bill of Rights and later Amendments

5. Review the 3 Branches of Government

6. Directions to Activity: Objective: To understand the organization of the U.S Constitution and understand the powers listed in the Constitution. 1.You will be working in pairs of two. 2.Each group will use your textbook (pg. 474) to find the answers to the questions in the white packet. 3. On the gold paper, you will fill in the correct answers. 4. When you are done, raise your hand to receive the answer sheet. 5. You will then correct your worksheets. 6. The team with the most correct answers are the winners. 7. You will collect your prize at the end of the class period.

7. Please Remember: Do not write on the card sort question packet! Put the packet back in the metal basket before you leave class today. I will collect GOLD worksheets on Monday!

8. Example: QuestionArticleSectionAnswer in complete sentence 1I2The length of term of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years.

9. House of Representatives- 435 Representatives 1. Rep. serve a 2-year term 2. A Representative must be 25 years old to be elected and have been a citizen for 7 years. 3. H o R can propose tax laws 4. Can impeach President ~ Check

10. Senate (100) 5. Senators serve a 6- year term 6. A Senator must be 30 years old to be elected and have been a citizen for nine years. 7. Can approve Presidential appointments 8. Ratifies treaties with foreign governments 9. Can try the President after impeachment Red = check

11. House and Senate together Congres = Make Laws 10. Can propose laws 11. Can declare war 12. Can override the president’s veto with a 2/3 vote 13.Can propose amendments to the Constitution with 2/3 vote Red = Check

12. Executive ~ Enforces Laws 14.The President serves a four year term 15. The President must be at least 35 years old, a 14- year resident, and native born 16.Has power to approve or veto laws~ Check 17. Makes treaties with foreign governments 18.Nominates judges to Supreme Court 19.Appoints cabinet members 20.Is Commander –in-Chief of U.S. miltary forces

13. Judicial Interprets Laws 21. Justices of the Supreme Court serve for life 22. Can declare laws unconstitutional ~ Check 23. Can settle disputes involving the United States 24. Can settle disputes between the state 25. Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the President ~ Check