1. DO NOW TEXT BOOK page RA2 AND RA3 Reading maps
What type of map is this map?
What country lies west of Mongolia? (Asia)
What river lies north east of Houston? (North America)
Which city is located on 0° and 60W?
About how many miles separates Quito from Brasilia(South America)?
Kenya is located in which coordinates (Africa)?
What are the main four oceans? Continents?

2. DO NOW II TEXT BOOK page 48: Reading maps
What country lies west of Spain?
Which city is located along the Prime Meridian?
About how many miles separates Zaragoza and Barcelona?
Spain is located between what two major bodies of water?

3. DO NOW III
Look at the diagram on page 45 in your text book. Why do you think the authors of the Constitution created the system of checks and balance?

4. Principles of Government
Lesson 3: Practicing Citizenship
Principles of Government
Representative Government: this means that the citizens vote for officials who serve the will of the people.
Federal System: government which divides power between central and state government. The federal government is divided into three equal parts or branches.

6. Legislative Branch: it is known as US Congress
Legislative Branch: it is known as US Congress. It passes laws for the entire country.
Executive Branch: includes the President. The President and other members of the executive branch ensure that the nation’s laws are carried out
Judicial Branch: includes the Supreme Court. It uses the Constitution (the highest law in the land) to interpret laws.

7. Each branch limits the power of the other branches.

8. What is citizenship?
The idea of civic participation comes from ancient Greece and Rome. Good Citizens help our government and communities work as well as possible. Being a good citizen means carrying out certain duties and responsibilities.
Rights of citizens:
All Americans have the right to:
seek life, liberty and happiness.
freedom of expression
Receive a fair trial by a Jury of their peers.
Vote for public officers

9. Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Obey all federal and local laws
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
Defend the country and the constitution
Responsibilities
Stay informed about issues.
Vote
Respect the rights and views of others.
Be part of the local community.

10. Being a Global Citizen
Being a global citizen means learning about different issues that affect the world as a whole
It also means thinking about how you can make the world a better place by your actions.

11. CLASS WORK
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