1. Objectives
Content Objective: I can analyze how the branches of government relates to the constitution by finding connections in the articles of the constitution.
Language Objective: I can write to explain how the branches of government relates to the constitution using the sentence stem: ______ states……….
KESSEROUANI

2. Three Branches
To make sure power is limited we have the three branches:
Legislative Branch: Makes laws
Executive Branch: Enforces law (Can veto bill)
Judicial Branch- Interprets law
Supreme Court- Highest court (Federal)

3. Wednesday
Separation of powers: Power that is separated, or divided among the three branches of government
Ex.Separation of power helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Articles: Parts of the constitution
Read and highlight. Share with a partner, then pair up with another group

4. Thursday objectives
Content Objective: I can apply how a bill becomes a law by carrying out and presenting a pretend bill
Language Objective: I can write to explain how a bill becomes a law using the sentence stem
The first step is……. The second is……. The next is….. The last is……..

5. Ex. The president can veto a bill
Checks and Balances: The way in which the different branches of government keep each other from having too much power
Ex. The president can veto a bill

6. How a bill becomes a law - (Essay)
Writing a Bill
Someone has an idea
Congress agrees and write bill
Going to committee
Analyze and discuss bill
Committee may re-write, accept or do nothing with the bill
Getting Majority Votes
Congress votes- If starts in senate, senate votes first.
If starts in House of Representative, house votes first. If bill passes it moves to other.
Getting Prez Signature
If president Signs it becomes a law
If president vetoes, congress can override with ⅔ vote

7. With a partner, think about this topic:
Partner A: “One thing I know about ________ Branch is…
Partner B: Another thing I know about the _______ is…
Legislative, Judicial, Executive