1. Principles of the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 4

2. Review Constitution Structure  Hand back quizzes and discuss. Collect.  Complete constitution prompts and discuss each. Put on p. 33.  Read 3.4 in textbook. Complete each part of the organizer. Sheet goes on p. 34.

3. Popular Sovereignty  What is popular sovereignty?  Define Republic.  Why do you think people don’t vote?

4. Rule of Law  Define rule of law.  What limits are placed on our government?  Examples?  What happens if a member of government breaks the law?  Examples?

5. Separation Powers  Define Separation of Powers.  What is the function of each branch? MakesLaws EnforcesLaws Interprets Laws

6. Checks and Balances  Define Checks and Balances.  Do examples on sheet.

7. Page 35  On the top line, redefine Federalism.  Give 1 example of an area each level of government controls:  National  State  Local  Define each of these: Give an example.  Expressed powers:  Implied powers:  Reserved powers:  Concurrent powers:

8. Federalism Venn Diagram, p. 35 Below definitions Powers Denied to the Fed. Gov’t Powers Denied to the States Expressed Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers

9. The Amendment Process Federalism  Why is the Amendment Process a good example of Federalism ?  Why did the Framers make it so difficult to amend the Constitution?

10. Exit Ticket 3.4 1. What right ensures popular sovereignty in our country? 2. What are the 3 branches of government? 3. Name one check the President has over Congress. 4. What is one example of a reserved power? 5. What happens if the President breaks the law?