1. US Government
Chapter 6

2. Bell Ringer (Answers only today)
What side should you walk on in the hall?
What format are Mrs. Bloomfield’s Bell Ringers normally?
How many restroom/nurse passes do you get each 9 weeks?
Write rule #4 in your own words.
How should the notebook be setup?
If you have a question or need help in class, what should you do?
What constitutes a tardy in Mrs. Bloomfield’s class?
Write rule #3 in your own words.
Please write this:
2 break detentions = parent contacts
4 break detentions = office referral

3. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

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

5. House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
Senate
House of Representatives
2 year term – unlimited #
Represent congressional districts
435 - Based on population
6 year term – unlimited #
Represent the entire state
2 per state

6. Functions of the Legislative Branch
Executive
Judicial
Make Laws
Approve presidential appointments
Impeach federal officials
Declare war
Approve treaties

7. 3 Branches of Government Tree
Materials
Directions
1 piece of green paper
½ piece of brown
Scissors
Glue
Marker
Cut out a trunk
Cut out 3 green branches
Label each branch
List 6-7 things you know about each branch

8. 3 Branches of Government Tree

9. Bell Ringer day 2
Read the Separation of Powers. Answer the questions; write on your own paper.

10. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

11. Executive Branch Executes (enforces) the law President
4 year terms – 2 max
Cabinet
Advisors to the President

12. Functions of the President
Legislative
Judicial
Enforces laws
Vetoes Bills
Pardons Criminals
Executive Orders
Conduct foreign policy
Commander-In-Chief
Appoints Cabinet and Supreme Court

13. Judicial Branch Make-up Function Interprets the Law Supreme Court
9 justices total
Life Terms
Interprets the law:
Declare laws unconstitutional
Declare executive orders unconstitutional

14. When you finish… How can each branch limit the power of the other 2?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

15. Bell Ringer Day 3 Choose 1:
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judicial, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” – James Madison
Choose 1:
Why does James Madison believe in the idea of separation of powers?
What is tyranny? (You may use your phone.)

16. Learning Target 2
I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS

17. Foldable Top Middle Bottom Branch Head of Branch Role Picture @ Top
How does it check the other 2 branches

18. Bell Ringer day 4
Choose one of the three: How does one of the branches (legislative, executive, or judicial) limit the other two?

19. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

20. Learning Target 2
I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS

21. Checks and Balances
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 1st! Afterward, please use your textbook on page 184.

23. Bell Ringer day 5
Complete the Branches of Government Chart. Use your notes!

24. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

25. Learning Target 2
I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS

26. 4 Corner Synectics

27. 4 Corner Synectics
List as many ways that the branches of government are like your topic.
Share at the end of class

28. A Family

29. Paper-Rock-Scissors

30. 3 Ring circus

31. Color wheel

32. Bell Ringer day 6 Who’s got the power?
Write 2 things you know about each branch as you listen.
Who’s got the power?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

33. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS SS SS
CM 2

34. 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
Separation of Church and State
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition

35. Describe 2 of the 1st Amendment rights you use often.
Bell Ringer day 7
Describe 2 of the 1st Amendment rights you use often.

36. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS SS SS
CM 2

37. Protection Against Govt. Abuse of Power
2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
3rd Amendment
Prevents quartering soldiers
4th Amendment
Prevents unreasonable search and seizure
Police must have a warrant to search home

38. Bell Ringer day 8
Describe 2: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Amendments.

39. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS SS SS
CM 2

40. 5TH amendment Miranda Warning – must be informed of rights
(5TH-8TH 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 5th – right not to testify against oneself

41. Bell Ringer day 9
Describe 2 rights guaranteed in the 5th Amendment.

42. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS SS SS
CM 2

43. 6th-8th Amendments
6th Amendment - right to a speedy, public, and fair trial by a jury
7th Amendment – permits jury trial over money and property
8th Amendment – prohibits cruel and unusual punishment

44. 9th-10th Amendments
9th Amendment – Not all rights are included in the Constitution
10th Amendment – powers not given to the national government, are given to the states

45. Bell Ringer day 10
Americans with Disabilities Act Excerpt
Congress finds that physical or mental disabilities in no way diminish a person's right to fully participate in all aspects of society, yet many people with physical or mental disabilities have been precluded from doing so because of discrimination…
What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

46. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS SS SS
CM 2

47. Bill of Rights Song
In your assigned group. Create a song about the Bill of Rights.
Be sure to include at least 6 rights in your song.
Be sure to underline the rights.
Write the song on the large paper. – if there is enough time.
Your group will read or sing your song at the beginning of the class tomorrow.

48. Bell Ringer Day 11
Please get into your groups and practice. You have 5 minutes.

49. Review 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 – 1st Amendment (choose 2)
Row 5 – 2-4th Amendments (choose 2)
Row 6 – 5th Amendments (choose 2)
Row 7 – 6th and 8th Amendments

50. Bell Ringer day 12 Directions: Draw and Complete the Table below.
Role
Meet
Head
Term Length
Function/Job
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

51. Announcements Test tomorrow
Completed study guides can be used on test for 5 minutes
Individual Reward – Locker decoration
Class Reward – 15 minute break and cookies

52. Learning target 4
I can differentiate between the duties and responsibilities of being a citizen. SS
CM 3

53. Duties of citizenship Obeying the laws Paying taxes
Register for selective service
Jury duty
Attend School

54. Responsibilities of citizens
Vote
Community Service
Work in an election
Military Service

55. Bell Ringer Day 13
How can the Supreme Court rule a state law unconstitutional?

56. Jeopardy jeopardylabs.com/play/us-government287
Divide class into half. Review prior to the test.

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

58. Bell Ringer day 14
What is the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities?

59. Retakes RETAKES NO RETAKES No Talking No Talking Make-up Study Island
Lunch Detention
Make-up
Correct answer only
NO PRONOUNS!!
Retake
Make-up first
Retake on answer sheet
NO RETAKES
No Talking
Lunch Detention
Study Island
Government
Must Pass 3 of the 4 Tests