1. The First Seven Articles (An Overview)
The U.S. Constitution
The First Seven Articles (An Overview)

2. Article 1 (The Legislative Branch)
Laws will be made the U.S. Congress
Two houses: House of Representatives and Senate
Each state has two U.S. Senators
In the House of Reps., state population determines the number of representatives
The U.S. Capitol Building
(Washington, D.C.)

3. Article 2 (The Executive Branch)
The President is the executive head of government
He/She is responsible for the enforcement of laws
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
The U.S. Capitol Building
(Washington, D.C.)

4. Article 3 (The Judicial Branch)

5. Article 3 Supreme Court and lesser courts
The Supreme Court will try all cases dealing with the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Supreme Court Justices hold office for life (no term limits)

6. Treason (Definitions)
Waging war on the U.S.
Giving aid or comfort to enemies of the U.S.
Edward Snowden

7. Relationship of States to Each Other
Article 4
Relationship of States to Each Other

8. Article 4 Each state will respect the laws of other states
Every citizen receives privileges of citizens in all states
Federal government provides states protection against foreign invasion OR LOCAL VIOLENCE, when state resources are not sufficient.

9. Amending the Constitution
Article 5
Amending the Constitution

10. Article 5
Proposed when either 2/3 of both houses OR 2/3 of all states feel it is necessary
Proposed amendments must be ratified by 3/4 of all states
Ratified amendments become law (written into the Constitution)

11. The Supreme Law of the Land
Article 6
The Supreme Law of the Land

12. Article 6
Replaces Articles of Confederation as the Supreme Law of the land.
All future laws written into the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land.
All elected federal and state officials will swear an oath to support the constitution.
No religious requirements needed to hold public office.

13. Article 7
Ratification

14. Article 7
The Constitution becomes the law when ratified by 9 of the 13 states.

15. Handout (5 minutes) Read handout and compare with notes
Highlight information on handout that WAS NOT covered in notes.
Compare highlights with partner
Answer questions on the quiz (circle answer)

16. Executive, Legislative, or Judicial???
Real People, You Guess The Branch

17. Rules Of The Game Get into groups of four
Pictures and clues will be displayed on screen
Groups will research using prior knowledge and handouts/materials provided
iPads are faced down on desk. When prompted, iPads can be used for research the answer.

18. Rules Of The Game
Once a group has the answer, they will send one person to WALK to the designated location of the room.
Groups that get the correct answer first receives 2 points!
All other groups get 1 point for the correct answer.

19. Rules Of The Game
At the end of the game, the team with the most points will be declared the winner.
Winning team gets to suggest music that might be played in future group activities (or other group games).*** ***Mrs. Godfrey must give final approval for music chosen.

20. Practice Slide

21. Barack Obama African American Politician
Served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois
Born in Honolulu, HI

22. Barack Obama
Executive Branch

23. Sonia Sotomayor Inspired by a TV show to pursue a law degree
Editor of the Yale Law Journal
In 1995, her ruling ended a 232-day long baseball strike.
First Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. History.

24. Sonia Sotomayor
Judicial Branch

25. Ronald Reagan Former governor of California
Appointed first female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor
In famous speech, he exclaimed, “Mr. Gorbachev, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL!”

26. Ronald Reagan
Executive Branch

27. Susan Davis Former social worker and youth mentor
Member of the House Armed Services Committee, House Committee on Education in the Workforce, Animal Protection Caucus
Represents CA’s 53 Congressional District (includes Bonita and Chula Vista)

28. Susan Davis
Legislative Branch