1. US GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 6

2. BELL RINGER (ANSWERS ONLY TODAY) 1.What side should you walk on in the hall? 2.What level should you be at coming to and from the cafeteria? 3.What format are Mrs. Bloomfield’s Bell Ringers normally? 4.How many restroom/nurse passes do you get each 9 weeks? 5.Write rule #4 in your own words. 6.What materials do you need to bring to class with you each day? 7.If you have a question or need help in class, what should you do? 8.What constitutes a tardy in Mrs. Bloomfield’s class? 9.Write rule #5 in your own words. 10.When is the 4 th payment for the DC trip due?

3. LEARNING TARGET 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

4. WHEN YOU FINISH Which branch do you feel is the most important? Which branch is the least important? Provide specific examples.

5. BELL RINGERFRIDAY What are the 3 branches of government and who is the head of each?

6. LEARNING TARGET 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

7. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Make laws 2 Houses of Congress Senate 6 year term – unlimited # Represent the entire state House of Representatives 2 year term – unlimited # Represent congressional districts

8. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FUNCTION Make laws Approve presidential appointments Impeach federal officials Declare war Approves treaties

9. 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE MATERIALS 1 piece of green paper ½ piece of brown Scissors Glue Marker DIRECTIONS Cut out a trunk Cut out 3 green branches Label each branch List 6-7 things you know about each branch

10. 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE

11. BELL RINGERMONDAY What are at least two functions of the legislative branch?

12. LEARNING TARGET 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

13. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Executes (enforces) the law President 4 year terms – 2 max Cabinet Advisors to the President

14. EXECUTIVE BRANCH FUNCTION Enforce the laws Vetoes bills Executive Orders Pardons criminals Commands armed forces Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties Appoints Cabinet and Supreme Court

15. JUDICIAL BRANCH MAKE-UP Interprets the Law Supreme Court 9 justices total Life Terms FUNCTION Declare laws unconstitutional Declare executive orders unconstitutional

16. HOW CAN EACH BRANCH LIMIT THE POWER OF THE OTHER 2? Legislative Executive Judicial

17. BELL RINGERTUESDAY Describe 2 functions of the president.

18. LEARNING TARGET 2 I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS 08-1.2.1

19. 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 1 st ! Afterward, please use your textbook on page 184. Appoint judges

21. BELL RINGERWEDNESDAY Choose one of the three: How does one of the branches (legislative, executive, or judicial) limit the other two?

22. LEARNING TARGET 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

23. LEARNING TARGET 2 I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS 08-1.2.1

24. GROUP QUIZ Use your notes, to answer the questions in your group. Please write in complete sentences. Add to other group’s answers. We will review your answers at the end of class.

25. BELL RINGERTHURSDAY Write 2 things that you heard in the song that you remembered from class. Who’s got the power?

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS Blue Paper for DC Trip What does “Why”, “Specify”, and “Describe” mean? 3 rd 9 Weeks Test Final

27. LEARNING TARGET 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

28. 1 ST AMENDMENT Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Freedom of Religion Separation of Church and State Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Petition

29. BELL RINGERFRIDAY Describe 2 of the 1 st Amendment rights you use often.

30. LEARNING TARGET 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

31. PROTECTION AGAINST GOVT. ABUSE OF POWER 2 nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms 3 rd Amendment Prevents quartering soldiers 4 th Amendment Prevents unreasonable search and seizure Police must have a warrant to search home

32. BELL RINGERMONDAY Describe 2: 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Amendments. Remember to write in complete sentences.

33. LEARNING TARGET 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

34. 5 TH AMENDMENT (5 TH -8 TH 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 5 th – right not to testify against oneself

35. BELL RINGERTUESDAY Describe 2 rights guaranteed in the 5 th Amendment.

36. LEARNING TARGET 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

38. 6 TH -8 TH AMENDMENTS 6 th Amendment - right to a speedy, public, and fair trial by a jury 7 th Amendment – permits jury trial over money and property 8 th Amendment – prohibits cruel and unusual punishment

39. 9 TH -10 TH AMENDMENTS 9 th Amendment – Not all rights are included in the Constitution (ex. Voting) 10 th Amendment – powers not given to the national government, are given to the states

40. BELL RINGERWEDNESDAY How does the Bill of Rights protect the rights of people accused of a crime?

41. LEARNING TARGET 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

42. 5 FEATURES OF A SUMMARY 1.Include the name of the author and the title of the article. 2.What are the 3 main points 3.Always paraphrase! 4.Never use your own ideas or opinions 5.Be sure to have an introductory sentence, a body, and a conclusion.

43. ASSIGNMENT Write a 5-7 sentence summary on the article. Write a brief explanation about how you feel about the topic. Be as specific as possible.

44. SUMMARY In the article, With new Congress comes a new push for gun laws, by Athena Jones the author discusses the new rise in gun bills as a result of the Sandy Hooke Elementary School shooting. Congresspersons who have introduced new legislation include Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, Rep. Steve Stockman, Rep. Thomas Massie, and Senator Diane Feinstein. This is a very controversial issue and many members of Congress are supported by the NRA. In addition, Republicans and Democrats are very divided on gun control. Jones questions will this Congress be willing and able to make changes related to gun regulations.

45. BELL RINGERTHURSDAY What do you think might be good or bad about gun control laws?

46. LEARNING TARGET 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

47. BILL OF RIGHTS SONG In your assigned group. Create a song about the Bill of Rights. Be sure to include at least 8 rights in your song. Write the rights on the whiteboard. Your group will read or sing your song at the end of the class.

48. BELL RINGERTUESDAY Name 2 functions of each of the branches of government.

49. LEARNING TARGET 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

50. LEARNING TARGET 2 I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS 08-1.2.1

51. BELL RINGERTUESDAY What are some things that US citizens should or have to do?

52. LEARNING TARGET 4 I can explain the responsibilities and duties of being a citizen.

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