DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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Objective: SWBAT describe the role of the legislative branch in the federal government and consider the influence of citizens in the legislative process.
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).
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?
- How is the Constitution organized?
- What are the powers of the legislature?
- What is the basic lawmaking process in the federal government?
- How does the Constitution provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process?
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S1: Features of the Constitution
How is the Constitution organized? (p133)
- video: The Preamble (1:30)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S1
- respond to Focus Question 1
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:
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S2: The Legislative Branch
What are the powers of the legislature? (p133)
- video: How a Law is Made (2:00)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S2
- respond to Focus Question 2
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:
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S3: The Legislative Process
What is the basic lawmaking process in the federal government? (p133)
- video: Amending the Constitution (2:15)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S3
- respond to Focus Question 3
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:
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S4. Influencing Legislation
How does the Constitution provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process? (p133)
- video: Making a Law (2:15)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S1
- respond to Focus Question 1
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- A More Perfect Union [Comparison Chart]:
