1.  Do Now: Read the article on Richard Allen and answer the Qs in your do now book.  Once completed, immediately begin working to complete the chapter 8 handout, once you are completed with 8.1-4; complete reading 232-35 Qs 1-7 (staple to the back of your handout).  If you weren’t here Friday, you need to take the Amendments quiz  There will be a quiz on 8.3/8.4  Review key Identifies/Terms from sections 3-4.  Today, I will be able to explain Rev. Allen’s contribution to society. Also, I’ll be able to explain the main ideas behind Articles 3 and 6 of the U.S. Constitution.

2.  1.) Where and when was Richard Allen born?  2.) What was he able to do by the time he was 17?  3.) Why was the founding of “mother Bethel” church important to the development of the African American community? 4.) What was the significance of the “free produce society?”  5.) What other civil rights leaders is Allen credited with inspiring?

3.  9 Feb: Richard Allen article: Complete chapter 8 handout. Begin 232-5 Qs 1-7. Discuss Articles 2-3, and 6  10 Feb: QUIZ: 8.3/8.4: Open notes and groups  9 th Period Unit 3 Pretest  11 Feb: Chapter 8 needs officially wrapped up  12 Feb: The First Presidency.  13 Feb: It’s lucky Friday the 13 th ; you’re off school.

4.  Carryout the laws  Elected via Electoral College  4 yr terms  2 term restriction: 22 Amendment  Roles:  Directs foreign policy (how we interact with other countries)  Commander-in-chief of the armed forces  Chief legislator: Can propose laws; signs bills into law; can veto a bill  Chief spokesperson for the country: **Hey look at me I’m on TV

5.  Main power given through the Constitution is the establishment of a Supreme Court.  Ability hear cases involving ambassadors, maritime, treason, and conflict between states.  Least amount of political power  Lifetime appointment  James Wilson first Supreme Court Justice  John Jay first Supreme Court Chief Justice  Judiciary Act of 1789, first action of our first Congress, establishes district courts (94) and appellate courts (circuit courts (13).  Judicial Review: The Supreme Court has the right to determine if a law or action is Constitutional  Jud Branch Jud Branch

6.  Part 1: Any debt accrued under the A.O.C. we’ll pay it off.  Part 2: If a decisions and/or action taken by the federal government is in conflict with a state law or action, the Constitution is “supreme law of the land.” As long as the action or law is deemed constitutional “like a parent over a child”  Part 3: Oath qualification: You must take an oath to uphold the Constitution