Civics Projects
• One project per quarter (9-weeks)
• You need a total of 100 pts. for each
quarter.
• You can earn up to a maximum of 50
BONUS points per quarter at a rate of 1
hr. = 25 pts.
• Suggested projects.
• Writing Requirements
• Verification form.
How can I be
successful in this
class?
In case of
emergency!
BUILDING EVACUATION
During class
Level 1 – Junior Parking Lot
Level 2 - Turf football/soccer
Field
During LUNCH or PASSING time
Straight to the turf football/soccer
field to meet with your
4th period teacher.
Unit Objective 1776-1876
Analyze and evaluate the ways in which
fundamental documents promote key
ideals and principles.
• Common Sense
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Federalist Papers
• The US Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
Sept. 9
Today in History :
• American Revolution Congress renames the nation
"United States of America", 1776
• World War II Japanese bomb U.S. mainland, 1942
Interesting Fact?:
• When you are looking at someone you love, your
pupils dilate, they do the same when you are
looking at someone you hate.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
What is your current
understanding of the
US Government.
US History Pre Test
Today we will be finishing
the Pre-Test on basic terms
and principles of the US
Government.
This will help me
understand where you are in
your current understanding
of the US Government and
give you a preview of what
we will be studying.
At the end of this unit we
will have a similar multiple
choice test and a essay.
What is your current
understanding of US
Government.
US Government Pre
Test
• When you have
completed the PreTest turn it over on
your desk and you can
work on something
else.
• Mind your own
business at your own
desk.
Unit Objective 1776-1876
Analyze and evaluate the ways in which
fundamental documents promote key
ideals and principles.
• Common Sense
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Federalist Papers
• The US Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
September 10
Today in History :
• Nathan Hale volunteers to spy behind
British lines, 1776
Interesting Fact?:
• Donkeys kill more people annually than
plane crashes.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Connecting this
class to what is
happening now.
Michael Brown
shooting.
On your gray half sheet:
1. Fill out the top, circle
the word “Evidence”
and underline the
words “Point of View”.
2. Fill in the title and
source.
3. On the lines provided
label and list what you
believe to be evidence
and what is Point of
View.
Connecting this
class to what is
happening now.
Michael Brown
shooting.
Using your gray
Document Response
sheet:
1. Compare what you
have written with your
shoulder partner.
2. Decide what both of
you agree on.
3. Each of you change
your gray sheet to
reflect what you agree
on.
Class Norms for:
Water?
Food and other drinks?
Hall pass?
Electronics?
Working on other classes
assignments?
What are the lessons of
9/11/2001
September 11
Today in History :
• Attack on America, 2001
Interesting Facts?:
• President George W. Bush was once a cheerleader!
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
Events 9/11.
On this day in 2001:
1. Two US airliners are
hijacked and crashed into
the Twin Towers of the
World Trade Center.
2. Another US airliner is
hijacked and crashed into
the Pentagon.
3. A fourth US airliner is
hijacked and crashed in a
field in Pennsylvania after
passengers try to regain
control, it was headed to
Washington D.C..
4. In total, almost 3,000 people
died in the attacks.
What are the lessons
of 9/11/2001
Events 9/11.
(On a 81/2 x11 sheet of paper)
Title your paper “9/11” with your name
and period.
Fold the paper into three sections.
Turn your paper sideways and at the
top write KNOW, WANT TO KNOW AND
LEARNED in the different sections.
KNOW
WANT TO KNOW
LEARNED
Fill in the three sections about the
cause, events, and results of the
attacks of 9/11/2001
What are the lessons of
9/11/2001
September 15
Today in History :
• Four black schoolgirls killed in Birmingham,
1963
• "Lone Ranger" premieres on ABC-TV – 1949
• Ali is first to win heavyweight title three
times by defeating Leon Spinks -1978
• Interesting Fact?:
• Women have a better sense of smell than
men.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Syllabus or Student
Handbook sign off
sheet?
Civics Projects-Oct 27?
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!
• 5:45PM – 9:00PM
• Free dinner and child care.
What are the lessons
of 9/11/2001
Events 9/11.
(On a 81/2 x11 sheet of paper)
Title your paper “9/11” with your name
and period.
Fold the paper into three sections.
Turn your paper sideways and at the
top write KNOW, WANT TO KNOW AND
LEARNED in the different sections.
KNOW
WANT TO KNOW
LEARNED
Fill in the three sections about the
cause, events, and results of the
attacks of 9/11/2001
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
(On the other side of your paper
write the title “Causes, events,
and results of the attacks on
9/11from the point of view of:”)
Events, causes, We are going to write a R.A.F.T.
and results of
911.
Role – from who’s point of view
are you writing.
Audience – Who are to writing to.
Format – What type of
communication you are using.
Topic – The subject or purpose of
what you are writing about.
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
Events,
causes, and
results of 9/11.
I will assign you a role:
Role – from who’s point of view are you
writing.
1. Family member of a victim.
2. Family member of a terrorist/martyr.
3. First Responder (fireman or
policeman).
4. Survivor (Twin Towers or Pentagon)
You will chose:
Audience – Who are to writing to.
Format – What type of communication
you are using. (Letter, diary, newspaper,
speech)
Topic – The subject or purpose of you
are writing about.
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
RAFT
One paragraph
quick write.
10 min.
ROLE
You’re assigned point of view.
AUDIENCE
Who you are writing to.
FORMAT
Letter, diary, newspaper, speech
Word Bank:
Extremist
Martyr
First Responder
Hijack
TOPIC
Causes, events, and results of the
attacks of 9/11 from the point of view of:
23
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
Causes, events,
and results of
911.
In assigned groups of three
or four:
1. Discuss the information
you have written down.
2. Share in your group your
different RAFTS.
3. What is the main lesson
your group feels we should
learn from 911?
Unit Application (1776-1876)
for today’s world.
1. How well does the government fulfill
the ideals and principles of
fundamental documents such as the
Declaration of Independence and the
US Constitution?
2. How can we as US citizens fulfill the
ideals and principles of the
Declaration of Independence and the
US Constitution.
CONNECTING 9/11
TO ISIS/ISIL
9/11 was a
“watershed”
event.
Al-Qaeda takes responsibility.
Al-Qaeda is based in Afghanistan.
War in Afghanistan
• Coalition Deaths – 2,700 Afghan
Deaths – 17,000-37,000
Fear of WMDs in Iraq may end up in
hands of terrorists.
War in Iraq
• Coalition deaths – 5,000
• Iraqi deaths – 900,000 (approx.)
“Arab Spring”
Watershed event -an
event marking an
important historical
change of course.
ISIS/ISIL grows out of AlQaeda as
part of Syrian revolution.
ISIS/ISIL much of Northeastern Syria
and Northwestern Iraq.
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
9/11 is a
“watershed”
event.
Other post 9/11 connections
Financial Costs of War on
Terror to the US:
• 1.25 Trillion dollars.
Iraq and Afghanistan are now
democracies.
Increased Security?
Watershed event -an
event marking an
important historical
change of course.
Patriot Act?
US foreign relations?
What are the
lessons of
9/11/2001
9/11 is a
“watershed”
event.
Other post 9/11 connections
Financial Costs of War on
Terror to the US:
• 1.25 Trillion dollars.
Iraq and Afghanistan are now
democracies.
Increased Security?
Watershed event -an
event marking an
important historical
change of course.
US foreign relations?
Connecting 9/11 to the
past.
Patriots vs. Terrorists?
• Revolution led by Patriots
in 1776 vs. ISIS/ISIL
leading revolutions in
Iraq and Syria?
• Patriot Act vs Bill of
Rights?
• Democratic Ideals vs. AlQaeda and ISIS/ISIL
Ideals?
• Constitutional power of
the President to attack
“terrorist” groups?
How did “Common Sense”
change American society?
September 16
Today in History :
• Mayflower departs England – 1620
• Settlers race to claim land - 1893
Interesting Fact?:
• The chances of you dying on the way to get
your lottery tickets is greater than your
chances of winning.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Class Norms for:
Seating chart?
Water?
Food and other drinks?
Hall pass?
Working on other
classes assignments?
How can I be
successful in
this class?
1.
2.
Social
Studies
Handbook
Cutting
down on
common
mistakes.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Write your name and period in the
upper right hand corner.
Page 1 – fill in the information as
best you know it or save the
information somewhere else.
(skyward login is last name dot
first initial student number -smith.j12345
Student password --- renton then
student number -- renton12345)
Supplies – Log book is not
required for this class. Pay
attention to the “Late Work
Policy”
Page 2 – Reminder of the Five
Habits.
Page 3 – We will be using
INSPECT.
Page 4 – Cornell notes reminder.
Page 5 – Format for an outline.
How can I be
successful in this
class?
Social
Studies
Handbook
Cutting
down on
common
mistakes.
1. Page 6 - How to “Dissect a
Prompt”.
2. Page 7 – DBQs
3. Page 8 and 9 – Key Words in
Essay Questions
4. Page 10 – The Social Studies
Paragraph.
5. Page 11 – The Writing Rubric
6. Pages 15 and 16 – Essential
Academic Language
7. Pages 19 thru 23 – Website
Evaluation
?
What would it take for you to
become a traitor and wage war on
our government?
NOTES?
How did “Common Sense”
change American society?
September 17
Today in History :
• U.S. Constitution signed, 1787
• Interesting Fact?:
• Women have a better sense of smell than
men.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Thomas Paine and
Common Sense
• Born in England.
• Ended school at age
13. (failed)
• Apprenticed for his
father. (failed)
• Failed at his own
business.
• Excise Tax officer
(fired twice)
• Meets Benjamin
Franklin and comes
to America.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Thomas Paine and
Common Sense
Wrote COMMON SENSE
Fails as a soldier but then
writes THE AMERICAN
CRISIS
Moves to France to support
the French Revolution and
wrote THE RIGHTS OF MAN
Later he wrote THE AGE OF
REASON a criticism of the
Bible and the church.
Civic Projects and
Responsible
Citizenship.
Civics Project
Possible projects?
Follow the Writing
Requirements for each
activity.
Civics Projects need to be
accompanied by a
verification form filled out
by representative of the
organization you are
serving with.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Thomas Paine and
Common Sense
•
http://www.history.com/topics/american
-revolution/american-revolutionhistory/videos/thomas-paine
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Propaganda?
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
• Evidence is a specific
detail that can be
proven as fact.
Evidence can be
physical evidence, an
eyewitness account, or
the result of an
accepted scientific
method.
• Point of View is an
opinion, interpretation,
value judgment, or
belief that cannot be
proved or disproved.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Evidence
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
(On the back of your
handout:)
1. Under the heading
FACTS write a list
of evidence
(provable facts)
you find in your
assigned section
that supported
Paine’s claim that
the colonists
should revolt.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
With our shoulder
partner:
1. Compare your
lists with your
shoulder partner
and add any
information you
are missing and
both of you agree
is correct.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
What “evidence” did
you find?
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
Biased opinions, value
judgments, and
interpretations. Often
they are full of
emotion and one
sided.
Biased Words indicate
POINT OF VIEW
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awful
amazing
bad
beautiful
best
better
disgusting
exciting
favorite
frightful
fun
good
•
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•
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great
handsome
horrible
miserable
more
most
smart
stupid
terrible
unbelievable
ugly
very
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
Qualifying words may:
• express an absolute,
unwavering opinion
using words like
always or never.
• express opinion in the
form of a command
as in must or should.
Qualifying Words indicate
POINT OF VIEW
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
all
•
always
•
appear
•
believe
•
could
•
every
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has/have to •
it is believed •
likely
•
may
•
might
•
must
•
never
often
only
ought to
possibly
possible
probably
seem
should
sometimes
think
usually
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
(on the back of your
handout)
1. Under the OPINION
heading list
examples of points
of view you find in
your assigned
section that
promoted Paine’s
claim that the
colonists should
revolt.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Point of View
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
With our shoulder
partner:
1. Compare your list of
opinions with your
shoulder partner
and add any
opinions you are
missing and both of
you agree is
correct.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –propaganda
– facts and opinions
used to support a
cause or to damage an
opposing cause)
What “opinions” did
you find?
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
Paine’s Claims
1. It was absurd for an island to rule a
continent.
2. America was not a "British nation";
but was composed of peoples from all
of Europe.
3. Even if Britain were the "mother
country" no mother would harm her
children so brutally.
4. Being a part of Britain would drag
America into European wars, and
keep her from the international trade.
5. The distance between the two
nations made governing the colonies
from England virtually impossible.
6. The Puritan colonists believed that
God wanted to give them a religious
safe haven from the persecution of
British rule.
7. Britain ruled the colonies for her own
benefit, not the best interests of the
colonists.
Fast 5
• Five students, each individually sharing
with the class information about a current
event.
• One minute each. (Usually two students at
the beginning of class and three at the end
of class)
• Each current event will relate to a different
category.
1. POTUS-President Of The United States
2. LOTUS-Legislature Of The United States
3. SCOTUS-Supreme Court Of The United States
4. NOTUS-News Outside The United States
5. NITUS-News Inside The United States
“we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred
honor.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_56cZGRMx4
How does the Constitution
fulfill the principles
expressed in the
Preamble?
September 18
Today in History :
• Capitol cornerstone is laid, 1793
• Interesting Fact?:
• You can't plow a cotton field with an elephant
in North Carolina.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
How did “Common
Sense” change
American society?
Common
Sense
Propaganda
(propaganda –
propaganda – facts and
opinions used to
support a cause or
to damage an
opposing cause)
Paine’s Claims
1. It was absurd for an island to rule a
continent.
2. America was not a "British nation";
but was composed of peoples from all
of Europe.
3. Even if Britain were the "mother
country" no mother would harm her
children so brutally.
4. Being a part of Britain would drag
America into European wars, and
keep her from the international trade.
5. The distance between the two
nations made governing the colonies
from England virtually impossible.
6. The Puritan colonists believed that
God wanted to give them a religious
safe haven from the persecution of
British rule.
7. Britain ruled the colonies for her own
benefit, not the best interests of the
colonists.
1. “Salutary Neglect”
2. Following the French and Indian
War in 1763 GB taxed the
colonists and prohibited them
from moving into the Ohio River
Valley.
Events leading 3. Repeatedly the colonists
to Declaration
protested with petitions,
negotiations, demonstrations,
of
and boycotts.
Independence 4. Repeatedly GB would lessen
taxes or restrictions BUT would
either change their mind or
Colony – an area that
create new harsher taxes or
is controlled by or
penalties in order to maintain
belongs to a country
control.
and is usually far
5. By 1775 violence was met with
away from it.
violence as local groups of
Boycott – to refuse to
colonists would fight with an
buy, use or participate
increasing British military
as a means of protest.
presence.
Along with “Common
Sense” what else led
to the Dec. of Ind.?
Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776
“we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred
honor.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_56cZGRMx4
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
According to Thomas
Jefferson, who should
have the most power?
(Do you agree or
disagree? Explain?)
• When the people fear their
government, there is
tyranny; when the
government fears the
people, there is liberty.
Thomas Jefferson
• Educated at William and Mary.
Key ideals and
• Plantation and slave owner.
principles of the
• Thomas Jefferson was one of the
Declaration of
earliest and strongly supported
Independence?
American independence from
Great Britain.
• He was elected to the Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
House of Burgesses in 1768 and
joined its most radical group.
(background)
http://www.biography.c • In 1774, Jefferson wrote his first
major political work, "A Summary
om/people/thomasView of the Rights of British
jeffersonAmerica," which established his
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reputation as one of the most
eloquent advocates of the
American cause.
• A year later, in 1775, Jefferson
attended the Second Continental
Congress which appointed him to
write the Declaration of
Independence.
Key ideals and principles
of the Declaration of
Independence?
September 19
Today in History :
• President James Garfield dies from gunshot
wounds. 1881
Interesting Fact?:
• Studies show that if a cat falls off the
seventh floor of a building it has less chance
of surviving than a cat that falls off the
twentieth floor.
The WORD
• Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in
spite of opposition or discouragement.
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
(page 30-33)
Self-evident - evident
without proof or
reasoning
Unalienable - rights
that belong to every
person and cannot
be taken away
(Natural Rights)
1) What are the main reasons for
this Declaration in the introductory
paragraphs? (para. 1-4)
2) What truths are “self- evident”?
(para. 2)
3) What rights are
“unalienable”? (para. 2)
4) Who is the “He” at the beginning
of the body paragraphs? List
five things “He” is being
accused of (your own words)?
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
(page 30-33)
5) According to
paragraph 3, Why are
governments created
and where does
government get its
power?
6) (In the paragraphs
starting with “For” )
List three things they
are being accused of?
7) In the second to last
paragraph, what
powers do the colonies
claim?
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
Compare Thomas
Jefferson’s ideals in
the Declaration of
Independence to
his letter to a friend
38 years later.
To Edward Coles [Monticello
Aug. 25. 1814] from Thomas
Jefferson
• Man, probably of any colour,
but of this color (black) we
know, brought up from their
infancy without necessity for
thought or forecast, are by
their habits rendered (made)
as incapable as children of
taking care of themselves. In
the meantime they are pests
in society by their idleness
(being without a job)... Their
combination with the other
colour (white) produces a
disgrace which no lover of
this country, no lover of
excellence in the human
character can innocently
approve of...
What lessons can be
learned from our first plan
for national government?
September 24
Today in History :
• The First Supreme Court, 1789
Interesting Fact?:
• Cherophobia is a fear of fun.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection. A
goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
Key ideals and principles
of the Declaration of
Independence?
September 22
Today in History :
• American patriot, Nathan Hale, is executed by
the British for spying, 1776
• Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation,
1862
Interesting Fact?:
• Most dust particles in your house are made
from dead skin.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite
of opposition or discouragement.
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
(page 30-33)
5) According to paragraph 3,
Why are governments
created and where does
government get its power?
6) (In the paragraphs
starting with “For” ) List
three things they are being
accused of?
7) What had the colonists
done to solve their
differences with GB?
8) In the second to last
paragraph, what powers do
the colonies claim?
Why did America’s
first plan for
government fail?
Forming a new
government
after the
American
Revolution?
Reflecting on why the
colonists were so upset
with Great Britain:
1. What would you base
your plan on?
2. What would you want
to avoid in your new
government?
3. What would you want
to include in your
new government?
Key ideals and
principles of the
Declaration of
Independence?
DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
Ideals
- a standard
of perfection; a principle
or goal to be aimed at.
PEOPLE have a right to:
1. Government that
protects their rights.
2. Equality.
3. Life.
4. Liberty.
5. pursue Happiness.
6. Create government
and change or replace
a government that
does not protect the
rights of it’s people.
Why did America’s first
plan for government
fail?
September 23
Today in History :
• John Paul Jones wins naval battle against
the English, 1779
• Lewis and Clark return, 1806
Interesting Fact?:
• The average CEO's salary in the US is 475 times
greater than the average worker's salary. In
Japan, it is 11 times greater; in France, 15 times;
in Canada, 20; in South Africa, 21, and in Britain,
22.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite of
opposition or discouragement.
The Articles of Confederation
Our first plan for government.
The Articles of Confederation
“That government is best which governs least,
because its people discipline themselves. If we
are directed from Washington when to sow and
when to reap, we will soon want for bread.”
Thomas Jefferson
Why did our first plan for
government fail after 11 years?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtJNK5_8
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Why did America’s first
plan for government
fail?
The Articles of Confederation
failed because the federal
government was too weak.
It could not:
- print common money
- regulate or help interstate
trade
- require states to provide men
for the military
- force the states to abide by
treaties
- force the states to tax to pay
for government programs like
defense, roads, government
workers
Weaknesses of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes and Mr. Page)
Federal = national
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Why did America’s first
plan for government
fail?
Weaknesses of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes and Mr. Page)
Federal = national
The Articles of Confederation
failed because the federal
government was too weak.
It had:
-no single leader (no president)
to lead and carry out the laws
- no federal court system
It required:
-9 of the 13 states to pass a law.
-Unanimous approval to change
Why did America’s first
plan for government
fail?
Results of the
Articles of
Confederation
(According to Hip
Hughes and Mr.
Page)
Federal = national
GOOD:
1) Northwest Ordinance
UGLY:
2) Shay’s Rebellion shocked America
into calling for a stronger central
(federal) government.
Why did America’s first
plan for government
1. What Declaration of Independence
fail?
ideal(s) did the Articles of
Confederation fail to support?
(e.g. Federal government could not
protect Life, Liberty. And pursuit of
Connecting the
Happiness.)
Declaration of
Independence to the
Articles of
Confederation.
(Ideals and Principles)
Federal = national
The Constitution
A question for
Benjamin Franklin:
“Well, Doctor, what
have we got—a
Republic or a
Monarchy?”
“A Republic, if you
can keep it.”
Benjamin Franklin
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
September 25
Today in History :
• Bill of Rights passes Congress, 1789
Interesting Fact?:
• “Stewardesses” is the longest word that
is typed with only the left hand.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection.
A goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An
essential guiding rule or standard.
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
1. Republic
2. Popular
sovereignty
3. Federalism
4. Separation of
Powers
5. Checks and
Balances
6. Veto
7. Ratification
8. Amendment
(pages 37-39, 46-48, glossary, or
index)
1. Government where people
elect representatives to
rule for them
(representative democracy)
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
How does the
Constitution
promote US
ideals and
principles?
1) The
Constitution
2) Importance
of the US
Constitution
1) The Plan for our government - law
determining the fundamental political
principles of our government, a set of
rules for government
2) - Defines the purpose for government –
common ideals and principles
- Plan for US government organization –
we cannot fix something when things
go wrong if we don’t know how it works
- Limits the power of government –
prevents tyranny
- Oldest and most copied plan for
government in the world – proven
successful
- Supreme law of the land – everywhere
in the US all laws must agree with the
Constitution
- Lists basic American rights –
Guarantees basic liberties for all
citizens
“The Preamble”
Goals for the government.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf71LerhBMU
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
Key purposes for
government according
to the Preamble.
(Copy and translate)
(Page 57)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
2) What is the main and
other powers of each
of the three branches
of government?
Pages 60-64
Legislative – (Article 1 Section 8)
Main- Make laws
Others- (List three more)
Executive – (Article 2 Section 2)
Main – Carryout Laws
Others – (List three more)
Judicial – (Article 3 section 2)
Main- Interpret Laws
Others – (List at least three
types of cases)
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
Make enough room to write a
limit in each arrow.
Checks and
Balances
(page 49)
LEG.
On a separate piece
of paper:
(Make a graphic
organizer showing
how our system of
Checks and
Balances works.
Include one check
each branch has for
each of the other
two branches.) (6
total)
Exec
.
JUD.
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
September 26
Today in History :
• Congress selects representatives to
negotiate treaty with France, 1776
Interesting Fact?:
• About 17% of humans are left-handed.
The same is true of chimpanzees and
gorillas.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite
of opposition or discouragement.
School House Rock
“I’m Just A Bill”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t
yeJ55o3El0
How does the
Constitution
promote US ideals
and principles?
3) How are laws
passed?
Article 1 Section VII Paragraph 2 & 3
(page 50 or 59, Copy and fill in the
following paragraph)
If ____ houses approve a bill. The
President can then do one of three
things. First, he can _______ the bill
and it immediately becomes law.
Second, he can _____ the bill by
sending it back to Congress.
Congress can override the President
and pass the bill into law if they now
approve the bill by _______ vote of
both houses. Third, he can
__________ _____ the bill by holding
on to it and not signing it or sending
it back to Congress. It becomes law
anyway after 10 days unless
Congress adjourns.
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
1. What is the
“Electoral
College?
2. Why did they
set up the
election of the
President this
way?
3. Should we still
be using the
Electoral
College?
Page 62
Article II Section 1 Paragraph 2
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
1. Concurrent
Powers
2. Constitution
3. Confederation
4. Democracy
5. Due Process
6. Enumerated
Powers
7. Impeach
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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?
?
?
?
?
?
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
September 29
Today in History :
• British spy sentenced to death, 1780
Interesting Fact?:
• Starfish don't have brains.
The WORD
Perseverance (Perseverancia) - To persist in spite
of opposition or discouragement.
PLEASE put your back packs, bags
in front or behind your desks. NOT
IN THE AISLE.
Multiple choice, open note Test
– Wednesday
In class writing essay Thursday
City of Renton
CERT Drill
•
•
•
•
November 1, 7:45a.m.-12:00p.m.
Need 30+ Disaster victims
City of Renton Fire Training Center
1900 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
• Need to sign the RFES Hold Harmless Agreement
Sierra Heights Carnival
• When:
– Thursday, October 9 & Friday October 10, Various Times
• Where:
– Sierra Heights Elementary School
• What:
– Set-up, Running Games and Booths, Food Service, Clean up
• Who:
– SIGN UP WITH MR. CRUEGER RM. 214 Check in at volunteer table
Arianne Affleck
Hazelwood Harvest Carnival
•
•
•
•
When: Friday October 24, TBD
Where: Hazelwood Elementary School
What:
Who: Check-in
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
The Legislature would be made up
of two houses:
What was the
“Great
Compromise”?
• The Senate with an equal
number of representatives from
each state. (2)
• The House of Representatives
with the number of
representatives based on the
size of each state’s population.
(the larger the population the more
representatives)
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
“Necessary and
Proper Clause”
“Elastic Clause” gives
congress implied powers.
(powers not listed but
necessary to carry out the
powers that are listed.)
Example: The power to
regulate interstate commerce
would imply Congress also has
the power to set and enforce
safety regulations among
commercial transporters of
goods.
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Implied Powers
Inherent Powers
Judicial Review
Popular
Sovereignty
5. Rule of Law
6. Writ of Habeas
Corpus
7. Bill of Rights
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Fill out the worksheet on
Amending the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights.
www.glencoe.com/ose DE7E3090F6
How does the Constitution
promote US ideals and
principles?
September 30
Today in History :
• Babe Ruth hits 60th homer of 1927 season
• Hitler appeased at Munich, 1938
Interesting Fact?:
• Worms reportedly taste like bacon.
The WORD
• Ideal - A standard or model of perfection. A
goal or aim.
• Principle - A basic truth, law. An essential
guiding rule or standard.
Fill out the worksheet on
Amending the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights.
www.glencoe.com/ose DE7E3090F6
How does the
Constitution promote
US ideals and
principles?
Judicial Review
Marbury vs. Madison
The power of the Supreme
Court to eliminate laws
that they decide are
unconstitutional.
Chief Justice John Marshall
How does the
Constitution
promote US ideals
and principles?
Why are our
rights limited?
The answer is in
this quote.
"The right to swing my
fist ends where the
other man's nose
begins.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Example: Freedom of Religion –
Human sacrifice is against the
law.
How does the
Constitution promote US
ideals and principles?
What are five
common Duties
(must do by law)
of American
citizens?
What are five
Responsibilities
(should do) of
American
citizens?
Pages 54-55
“With great power comes great
responsibility” Spiderman’s Uncle Ben
Study/Note Guide
for Multiple Choice Test
Notes, vocab., and assignments for:
1. Common Sense
2. Declaration of Independence
3. The Articles of Confederation
4. The Constitution
5. The Bill of Rights
Study/Note Guide
for Written Assessment
Think about the changes that came
about because of the War for
Independence and these fundamental
documents.
Notes, vocab., and assignments for:
1. Common Sense
2. Declaration of Independence
3. The Articles of Confederation
4. The Constitution
5. The Bill of Rights