US GOVERNMENT
Chapter 6
BELL RINGER
(ANSWERS ONLY TODAY)
1.What side should you walk on in the hall?
2.What format are Mrs. Bloomfield’s Bell
Ringers normally?
3.How many restroom/nurse passes do you
get each 9 weeks?
4.Write rule #4 in your own words.
5.What materials do you need to bring to
class with you each day?
6.If you have a question or need help in class,
what should you do?
7.What constitutes a tardy in Mrs.
Bloomfield’s class?
8.Write rule #3 in your own words.
9.Please write this:
a) 2 break detentions = parent contacts
b) 4 break detentions = office referral
LEARNING TARGET 1
I can identify the 3
branches of
government and
describe their
functions.
SS 08-1.2.1
What are the 3 branches of
government and who is the head
of each?
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Senate
House of Representatives
• 6 year term – unlimited
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• Represent the entire
state
• 2 per state
• 2 year term – unlimited
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• Represent
congressional districts
• 435 - Based on
population
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FUNCTION
• Make laws
• Approve
presidential
appointments
• Impeach federal
officials
• Declare war
• Approves treaties
3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE
Materials
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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
3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE
BELL RINGER
DAY 2
Read the article and answer the
questions.
LEARNING TARGET 1
I can identify the 3
branches of
government and
describe their
functions.
SS 08-1.2.1
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
• Executes (enforces) the law
• President
• 4 year terms – 2 max
• Cabinet
• Advisors to the President
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
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JUDICIAL BRANCH
Make-up
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Interprets the Law
Supreme Court
9 justices total
Life Terms
Function
• Interprets the law:
• Declare laws
unconstitutional
• Declare executive orders
unconstitutional
WHEN YOU FINISH…
 How can each branch limit the power of the
other 2?
 Legislative
 Executive
 Judicial
BELL RINGER
Describe 2 functions of the
president.
DAY 3
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
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CHECKS AND BALANCES
Directions: Use red, green, and blue coloring pencils to complete the graphic organizer. Determine how
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use your textbook on page 184.
BELL RINGER
DAY 4
Choose one of the three: How does
one of the branches (legislative,
executive, or judicial) limit the other
two?
LEARNING TARGET 1
I can identify the 3
branches of
government and
describe their
functions.
SS 08-1.2.1
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
FOLDABLE
3 Sections
Top
 Branch
 Head of Branch
 Role
Middle
 Picture @ Top
 How does it check the other 2 branches
BELL RINGER
DAY 5
Complete the Branches of
Government Chart. Use your notes!
LEARNING TARGET 1
I can identify the 3
branches of
government and
describe their
functions.
SS 08-1.2.1
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
4 CORNER SYNECTICS
4 CORNER SYNECTICS
 List as many ways that the branches of government are like
your topic.
 Share at the end of class
A FAMILY
PAPER-ROCK-SCISSORS
3 RING CIRCUS
COLOR WHEEL
BELL RINGER
DAY 6
Write 2 things you know
about each branch as you
listen.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Who’s got the power?
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain
how the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
 SS 08-1-3-1
 SS 08-1 .1 .2
 SS 08-1 .1 .3
1 ST AMENDMENT
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
• Separation of Church and State
• Freedom of Assembly
• Freedom of Petition
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BELL RINGER
DAY 7
Describe 2 of the 1 st
Amendment rights you use
often.
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain
how the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
 SS 08-1-3-1
 SS 08-1 .1 .2
 SS 08-1 .1 .3
PROTECTION AGAINST GOV T. 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
BELL RINGER
DAY 8
Describe 2: 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th
Amendments.
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain
how the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
SS 08-1-3-1
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
BELL RINGER
DAY 9
Describe 2 rights guaranteed in the
5 th Amendment.
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain
how the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
 SS 08-1-3-1
 SS 08-1 .1 .2
 SS 08-1 .1 .3
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
9 TH -10 TH AMENDMENTS
 9 th Amendment – Not all
rights are included in the
Constitution
 10 th Amendment –
powers not given to the
national government,
are given to the states
BELL RINGER
DAY 10
How does the Constitution
protect the rights of the
accused?
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain
how the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
SS 08-1-3-1
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. Be sure to
underline the rights.
 Write the song on the large
paper.
 Your group will read or sing
your song at the end of the
class.
BELL RINGER
Use play dough to create:
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Row
Row
Row
Row
Row
Row
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2 powers of the Legislative Branch
2 powers of the Executive Branch
2 powers of the Judicial Branch
1 st Amendment (choose 2)
2-4 th Amendments (choose 2)
5 th Amendments (choose 2)
6 th and 8 th Amendments
DAY 11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Test tomorrow
 Completed study guides can be used on test for 5
minutes
 Individual Reward – Locker decoration
 Class Reward – 15 minute break and sit where you
want for 2 days
LEARNING TARGET 4
I can differentiate
between the duties
and responsibilities
of being a citizen.
SS 08-1.3.2
DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP
• Obeying the laws
• Paying taxes
• Register for selective service
• Jury duty
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS
Vote
Community Service
Work in an election
Military Service
BELL RINGER
DAY 12
D I RE CT IO NS : D R AW A N D C O M P LET E T H E TA B LE B E LOW .
Role
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Meet
Head
Term
Length
Function/Job
TEST
Level 0
 Break Detention
 Retake Test 
Circle Form
Cover Sheet
Book as barrier
Read Chap 7 Sections 1&2
 Pgs. 234-242
BELL RINGER
DAY 13
What is the difference between civic
duties and civic responsibilities?
RETAKES
 NO RETAKES
 No Talking
 Lunch Detention
 KCCT Prep (pg 7892)
 Physical and Human
Geography
 RETAKES
 No Talking
 Lunch Detention
 Make-up
 Correct answer only
 NO PRONOUNS!!
 Retake
 Make-up first
 Retake on answer sheet
GEOGRAPHY REVIEW
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