1. The Constitution: A More Perfect Union.
How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”?
Link to Constitution Rap
9.8
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.9

2. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
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Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written in the Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

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Section 2 Learning Goal: Discuss the 6 goals of government listed in the Preamble.

4. “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” —James Madison
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Discuss in your groups and answer via Moodle forum in chapter 9.
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” —James Madison
1. In your own words, what is Madison saying?
2. According to Madison, why are governments necessary?
3. Do you agree with Madison? Why or why not?

5. Read the Preamble to the Constitution below
Read the Preamble to the Constitution below. In your own words, briefly explain what the framers meant by each phrase listed in the chart. An example is done for you. Work within your group to answer each of the phrases.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

6. “form a more perfect Union” “establish Justice”
Section 2
“We the People”
“form a more perfect Union”
“establish Justice”
“insure domestic Tranquility”
“provide for the common defence”
“promote the general Welfare”
“secure the Blessings of Liberty”

7. Preamble
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

8. Identify 6 goals of government listed in the Preamble:
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Identify 6 goals of government listed in the Preamble:
“form a more perfect Union”
“establish Justice”
“insure domestic Tranquility”
“provide for the common defence”
“promote the general Welfare”
“secure the Blessings of Liberty”

9. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

10. Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals.
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Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 2 3 4
I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does.
I am not ready yet to define these terms.
I can define some of the vocabulary and am somewhat aware of how the Constitution is organized and some of its powers.
I can’t yet use the terms to explain the role of government.
I can use proper vocabulary to summarize the organization of our government and also to evaluate ‘how the Constitution has created a more perfect Union’.
I can use proper terms to discuss the role of government.
I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present.
I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

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9.3: Learning Target: Be able to identify and discuss the main role of the Legislative Branch and how the Legislative Branch is comprised.

12. 9.3: Legislative Branch (The Legislative Branch – SchoolTube )
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9.3: Legislative Branch (The Legislative Branch – SchoolTube )
READ 9.3 AND COMPLETE THE CHART.
House of Reps. (Lower House)
Senate
(Upper House)
Number of Members
Length of Term
Members elected or appointed?
Age Requirement
Citizenship Requirement
2 or More Powers

13. 9.3: Legislative Branch (The Legislative Branch – SchoolTube )
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9.3: Legislative Branch (The Legislative Branch – SchoolTube )
House of Reps. (Lower House)
Senate
(Upper House)
Number of Members
435
100
Length of Term
2 years
6 years
Members elected or appointed?
Elected
Age Requirement
25 years old
30 years old
Citizenship Requirement
7 years
9 years
2 or More Powers
To decide how to spend tax money.
To raise an army and navy.
To pay government debts.
To grant citizenship.

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9.3: Identify and discuss the main role of the Legislative Branch. Explain how the Legislative Branch is comprised. Use a diagram, if able.

15. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

16. Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals.
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Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 2 3 4
I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does.
I am not ready yet to define these terms.
I can define some of the vocabulary and am somewhat aware of how the Constitution is organized and some of its powers.
I can’t yet use the terms to explain the role of government.
I can use proper vocabulary to summarize the organization of our government and also to evaluate ‘how the Constitution has created a more perfect Union’.
I can use proper terms to discuss the role of government.
I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present.
I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

17. READ 9.4 AND COMPLETE THE CHART.
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9.4: Executive Branch:
READ 9.4 AND COMPLETE THE CHART.
Number of Members
Length of Term
Members Elected or Appointed?
Age Requirement
Citizenship Requirement
2 or More Powers

18. 9.4: Executive Branch: Office of the President 1 Chief Executive
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9.4: Executive Branch:
Office of the President
Number of Members
1 Chief Executive
Length of Term
4 Years
Members Elected or Appointed?
Elected
Age Requirement 35
Citizenship Requirement
Natural-Born Citizen
2 or More Powers
Commander in Chief of military.
Make Treaties
Nominate ambassadors.
Grant Pardons.

19. Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals.
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Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 2 3 4
I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does.
I am not ready yet to define these terms.
I can define some of the vocabulary and am somewhat aware of how the Constitution is organized and some of its powers.
I can’t yet use the terms to explain the role of government.
I can use proper vocabulary to summarize the organization of our government and also to evaluate ‘how the Constitution has created a more perfect Union’.
I can use proper terms to discuss the role of government.
I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present.
I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

20. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

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9.5 Learning Goal: Identify and discuss the role of the Judicial Branch and at least two of the powers of the Supreme Court.

22. READ 9.5 AND COMPLETE THE CHART.
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9.5: Judicial Branch
READ 9.5 AND COMPLETE THE CHART.
Number of Members
Length of Term
Members appointed or elected?
Age Requirement
Citizenship Requirement
Two or more powers.

23. 9.5: Judicial Branch Supreme Court Number of Members 9 Length of Term
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9.5: Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Number of Members 9
Length of Term
Life
Members appointed or elected?
Appointed
Age Requirement
None
Citizenship Requirement
Two or more powers.
Rule on cases involving a state or an ambassador from another country.
Decide whether laws or actions by other two branches are Constitutional.
To protect the “supreme Law of the Land”

24. Sections 3 through 5: Summary
Flocab 3 Branches of Government Rap

25. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

26. Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals.
11/18/13
Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 2 3 4
I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does.
I am not ready yet to define these terms.
I can define some of the vocabulary and am somewhat aware of how the Constitution is organized and some of its powers.
I can’t yet use the terms to explain the role of government.
I can use proper vocabulary to summarize the organization of our government and also to evaluate ‘how the Constitution has created a more perfect Union’.
I can use proper terms to discuss the role of government.
I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present.
I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

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9.6 Learning Goal: Be able to describe the process of checks and balances with the use of a diagram that includes at least one way each branch can check on the other branches.

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9.6: Checks and Balances
1. Why did the framers develop a system of checks and balances?
They wanted to limit the government’s power and ensure that one branch did not dominate the other’s.

29. 9.6: Checks and Balances 11/18/13 School House Rock
Link to 3 Branches Rap

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Without any aid, create a diagram that illustrates the system of checks and balances with the three branches of the U.S. Government.

31. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

32. Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals.
11/18/13
Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 2 3 4
I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does.
I am not ready yet to define these terms.
I can define some of the vocabulary and am somewhat aware of how the Constitution is organized and some of its powers.
I can’t yet use the terms to explain the role of government.
I can use proper vocabulary to summarize the organization of our government and also to evaluate ‘how the Constitution has created a more perfect Union’.
I can use proper terms to discuss the role of government.
I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present.
I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

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9.7 Learning Target: I can identify the key steps to the Amendment Process and explain how this process helps provide for a lasting and stable framework for the government.

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9.7: The Amendment Process Skim 9.7 and write down at least 4 facts about the amendment process.
Facts:
Over 10,000 suggested amendments.
Only 27 have occurred.
1st 10 are “Bill of Rights”.
13th=Banned Slavery.
19th=Women can vote.
26th=18 and up can vote.

35. 9.7 The Amendment Process 11/18/13
1. Why did the framers make it possible to change the Constitution but difficult to do so?
Answer. So that it can change with the times, but not on a whim. Changes had to be well thought out and with the consent of a large majority of the citizens. 2.

36. Another way of looking at the Amendment Process
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Another way of looking at the Amendment Process

37. 11/18/13
Without any help, construct a diagram that explains the basic principles of the amendment process:

38. Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals.
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Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 2 3 4
I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does.
I am not ready yet to define these terms.
I can define some of the vocabulary and am somewhat aware of how the Constitution is organized and some of its powers.
I can’t yet use the terms to explain the role of government.
I can use proper vocabulary to summarize the organization of our government and also to evaluate ‘how the Constitution has created a more perfect Union’.
I can use proper terms to discuss the role of government.
I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present.
I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

39. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

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9.8 Learning Goal: Be able to define a federal system of government and be able to describe how the federal system connects the states by using manufacturing and trade as an example.

41. 9.8: Federal System Connects the Nation and the States
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9.8: Federal System Connects the Nation and the States
1. Why Federal System?
A: Framers wanted a strong federal (national) government and at the same time have the states retain significant powers.
2. Commerce Clause Power?
A: Gives the national government the power to regulate interstate commerce (trade between states).
3. Advantages to states sharing a common market:
A: Allows good & resources to flow more easily across the country, and large businesses could cross state lines. Also, creates a single national economy.

42. 11/18/13
Without any help, define a federal system of government and describe how it allows our country to benefit through trade and manufacturing.

43. Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union
11/18/13
Chapter 9: The Constitution:  A More Perfect Union
   
EQ9:  How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”?
Learning Goals:
What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution?
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government?
How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government?
How does the federal system connect the nations and states?
How can people take part in their own government?
Key Terms:
popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

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9.9 Learning Goal: Be able to discuss three examples of how people can take part in their own government. This can be at any level.

45. 9.9: Popular Participation in Government.
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9.9: Popular Participation in Government.
1. Principle of Majority Rule:
A: Based on the idea that government actions reflect the popular will (This is what most of the people want). Laws are passed in Congress by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of voters.
2. Examples of how people can participate in Government:

46. 11/18/13
What are three examples of how a person can participate in their government?

47. The Constitution: A More Perfect Union.
How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”?
Flocabulary 3 Branches Rap