2/13 & 2/14_ A More Perfect Union

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: SWBAT analyze and describe the system of federalism as it relates to government in the United States.

    Standard: CA.
    8.3.6 - Describe the basic law-making process and how the Constitution provides numerous opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process and to monitor and influence government (e.g., function of elections, political parties, interest groups).

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      AGENDA / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

        • S1: Features of the Constitution
          • How is the Constitution organized?
        • S2: The Legislative Branch
          • What are the powers of the legislature?
        • S3: The Legislative Process
          • What is the basic lawmaking process in the federal government?
        • S4. Influencing Legislation
          • How does the Constitution provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process? 
        • S5. The Executive Branch (Article II)
          • What are the powers of the president?
        • S6. The Judicial Branch (Article III)
          • What are the powers of the judiciary?
        • S7. Democratic Principles
          • What democratic principles are reflected in the Constitution?
        • S8. How much is too much?
          • How does the Constitution limit the powers of the government?
        • S9. A More Perfect Union?
          • What is federalism?
        • S10. Federal Supremacy
          • How does the Constitution balance power between the federal government and the states?



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          S5: The Executive Branch (Article II)

          What are the powers of the president?

          • whole class: 
            • share out Focus Question 
          • A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:

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          S6. The Judicial Branch (Article III)

          What are the powers of the judiciary? (p133)



          • whole class: 
            • share out Focus Question 
          • A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:


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          S7. Democratic Principles

          What democratic principles are reflected in the Constitution?

          • video: America's Roots (3:30)
          • small groups:
            • read aloud and annotate S7
            • respond to Focus Question 7
          • whole class: 
            • share out Focus Question 
          • A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:

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          S8. How much is too much?

          How does the Constitution limit the powers of the government?

          • whole class: 
            • share out Focus Question 
          • A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:


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          S9. A More Perfect Union?

          What is federalism?

          • whole class: 
            • share out Focus Question 
          • A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:

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