1. American Government Unit: The Legislative Branch
B Day: Thursday, February 18, 2016 A Day: Friday, February 19, 2016

2. American Government Agenda B Day: Thursday, February 18, 2016 A Day: Friday, February 19, 2016
Do Now
Discuss Do Now
Foldable: Definitions – Complete, if not done
Period 1 - Not started
Period 8 – Started, not completed
Reading/Discussion: Congress in a Flash
Period 1 – Done with Part 1; still need to do “how a bill becomes a law” part
Period 8 – Not started, either Part 1 or Part 2
Test/Review: Anatomy of the Constitution activities (Summative points)
CNN Student News (if time)

3. .
1. Which example best demonstrates a constitutional government?
A. The rule of law is present but changing
B. The rule of law is determined by congress
C. Places limits on the power of elected officials
D. The constitution must be in written form
American Government
B Day: Thursday, February 18, 2016 A Day: Friday, February 19, Objective
SWBT define vocabulary words relating to legislative branch in a foldable.
Do Now
Write the question and answer for each of the following in your notebook
2. Which statement best describes limited government?
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court use rule of law
3. “A form of government that derives it power directly or indirectly from the people, is administered by officials holding power for a limited time, and incorporates representative institutions.” -James Madison
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court use rule of law

4. Reading & Foldable
In separate files