1. COUNT DOWN TO MYA- JANUARY 26 TH DAY-2

2. BELL RINGER SS.7.C.1.3 What is the correct sequence of events? a. 2, 1, 4, 3 b. 4, 2, 3, 1 c. 2, 3, 4, 1 d. 1, 2, 4, 3 Using C. E. R. justify your answer I. Claim II. Evidence III. Reasoning Events Leading to the American Revolution 1. The Declaration of Independence is issued. 2. British Parliament passes Tea Act. 3. Boston Tea Party staged to protest British policies. 4. First battles of the American Revolution are fought.

3. BenchmarkSS.7.C.1.3 LevelLow Answer: C

4. AGENDA - THURSDAY 1/13/16 THERE ARE TWO WEEKS TO MID-YEAR TESTING SO LETS GET BUSY THERE IS MUCH TO DO. Review of the three Branches of Government and the Articles 3 –The Judicial System – The Courts Supreme Court Cases Slides 21-28 The Bill of Right 6-10 ICIVICS Essential Question: How has/does the amendment process enable/enabled society to grow and evolve? How is the value that a society places on individual rights reflected in that society’s government? See Content Vocabulary Gateway to American Government Groups – Pair Share Review Notes

7. THE JOB OF THE SUPREME COURT Is to interpret federal laws using the Constitution and previous cases as a guide. Trials are not held before the Supreme Court. The Court is a court of appeals, meaning that there has already been a ruling by a lower court that the Supreme Court has been asked to reconsider. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation so it has the final authority. That is not to say, however, that previous Court rulings are not overturned by new interpretations of law. For example, in Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954, the Court determined that segregating public schools on the basis of race is unconstitutional. That ruling overturned the ruling by the Court in Plessy vs. Ferguson in 1898, which said that segregation was constitutional. Certainly, as society changes, law often changes with it.

8. THE JOB OF THE SUPREME COURT CONTINUED While the Constitution only requires a Supreme Court, Congress created the district courts and the 13 appellate courts, which have the responsibility of reviewing appeals of decisions made by district courts. This is necessary because it would be impossible for the Supreme Court to hear every federal court case in the country. District courts and courts of appeal are located around the country, usually in large cities or major metropolitan areas. These lower courts also determine if laws are constitutional and use the Constitution to make decisions but they are bound by decisions made by the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court has ruled on a law, lower federal courts must interpret the law the same way.

13. ANALYZE USING YOUR WORKSHEET

14. STOP & JOT -- SS.7.C.1.3 How did the laws passed by Parliament encourage American colonists to consider a revolution against British rule? a. Parliament raised taxes in the American colonies without granting the colonies any representation in Parliament. b. Parliament ignored American representatives in Parliament on issues of taxes in the American colonies c. Parliament revealed the British plan to expand the American colonies farther west on the continent. d. Parliament represented an effort in Britain to end all slave trade related activities in the colonies. Using C. E. R. justify your answer I. Claim II. Evidence III. Reasoning

15. BenchmarkSS.7.C.1.3 LevelLow Answer: A

18. LANDMARK SUPREME COURT CASES:

19. MARBURY V. MADISON (1803) The decision established “judicial review”: the evaluation of federal laws’ constitutionality as a power of the Supreme Court The Supreme Court has the ability to review laws, cases, decisions, etc. and judge their constitutionality. Major Check/Balance power against the other two branches

20. PRECEDENT CASE A case that serves as a model for future cases. Example – Privacy rights 1965 – Griswold v. Connecticut – woman has a right to privacy when buying birth control 1973 – Roe. v. Wade – woman has a right to privacy when getting an abortion Precedents are useful for helping SC judges make opinions

21. BUSH V. GORE (2000) The 2000 presidential election was one of the closest in history Race came down to Florida, which was having ballot issues – too close to call Gore was initially declared winner, but then Bush was announced winner Recount was requested by Gore, but stopped by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision.

22. BUSH V. GORE (2000) The 2000 presidential election was one of the closest in history Race came down to Florida, which was having ballot issues – too close to call Gore was initially declared winner, but then Bush was announced winner Recount was requested by Gore, but stopped by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision. * Later data showed that Gore did indeed win the election*

23. THE ISSUE IN FLORIDA (2000)

24. BUSH V. GORE (CON’T) Bush v. Gore was controversial for several reasons: Political question – generally, the SC stays out of political matters It decided the outcome of the 2000 election Serves as a precedent for future matters regarding electoral politics

25. QUICK QUIZ 1. Which landmark Supreme Court case helped to clarify its role in the US government? a. Plessy v. Ferguson b. Roe v. Wade c. Brown v. Board of Education d. Marbury v. Madison 2. What is 'judicial review'? a. The formal name for the hearings in a Supreme Court case b. The process of appointing a new court justice c. When the Chief Justice writes an opinion ('review') of an important case d. The judicial branch's power to review legislation and policies from the other branches of government

26. 3. The main role of the Supreme Court is to... a. staff United States courts b. enforce laws c. create laws d. interpret the US constitution 4. The Judicial Branch makes the laws. a. True b. False 5. How many judges does the Supreme Court have? a. Ten b. Four c. Nine d. Six

27. 6. Put the following steps in order: ( A-F) a. Take the oath of allegiance e. be at least 18 years of age b. Take the citizenship test f. be able to read write and speak c. Lived in the United States for five years English d. Be of good moral character 7. The roots of American Democracy come from? a. Texas b. England c. China d. Greece & Rome 8. Which choice below is an obligation of a citizen? a. volunteer b. serve on a Jury c. create Laws d. stay informed

28. 6. Put the following steps in order: ( A-F) a. 7. The roots of American Democracy come from?