BELL RINGER
(ANSWERS ONLY TODAY)
1. What side should you walk on in the hall?
2. What level should you be at coming to and from the cafeteria?
3. What format are Mrs. Bloomfield’s Bell Ringers normally?
4. How many restroom/nurse passes do you get each 9 weeks?
5. Write rule #4 in your own words.
6. What materials do you need to bring to class with you each
day?
7. If you have a question or need help in class, what should you
do?
8. What constitutes a tardy in Mrs. Bloomfield’s class?
9. Write rule #5 in your own words.
10. When is the 4th payment for the DC trip due?
LEARNING TARGET 1
I can identify the 3
branches of government
and describe their
functions.
SS 08-1.2.1
WHEN YOU FINISH
Which branch do you feel is
the most important?
Which branch is the least
important? Provide
specific examples.
BELL RINGER
FRIDAY
What are the 3 branches of
government and who is the head of
each?
LEARNING TARGET 1
I can identify the 3
branches of government
and describe their
functions.
SS 08-1.2.1
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
• Make laws
• 2 Houses of Congress
• Senate
• 6 year term – unlimited #
• Represent the entire state
• House of Representatives
• 2 year term – unlimited #
• Represent congressional districts
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FUNCTION
• Make laws
• Approve presidential
appointments
• Impeach federal
officials
• Declare war
• Approves treaties
3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE
M AT ER IA LS
•
1 piece of green
paper
DIRECTIONS
Cut out a trunk
• ½ piece of brown
Cut out 3 green
branches
• Scissors
Label each branch
• Glue
List 6-7 things you
know about each
branch
• Marker
3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE
BELL RINGER
MONDAY
What are at least two functions of the legislative
branch?
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
JUDICIAL BRANCH
MAKE-UP
FUNCTION
• Interprets the Law
Declare laws
unconstitutional
• Supreme Court
• 9 justices total
• Life Terms
Declare executive orders
unconstitutional
HOW CAN EACH BRANCH LIMIT THE POWER OF
THE OTHER 2?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
BELL RINGER
TUESDAY
Describe 2 functions of the president.
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
CHECKS AND BALANCES
Directions: Use red, green, and blue coloring pencils to complete the graphic organizer. Determine how each branch has the
ability to check or limit the power of the others. Use your notes 1st! Afterward, please use your textbook on page 184.
Appoint
judges
BELL RINGER
WEDNESDAY
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
GROUP QUIZ
Use your notes, to answer the questions in
your group. Please write in complete
sentences. Add to other group’s
answers. We will review your answers at
the end of class.
BELL RINGER
THURSDAY
Write 2 things that you
heard in the song that
you remembered from
class.
Who’s got the power?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Blue Paper for DC Trip
• What does “Why”, “Specify”, and
“Describe” mean?
• 3rd 9 Weeks Test
• Final
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain how
the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
SS 08-1-3-1
1ST AMENDMENT
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of the Press
• Freedom of Religion
• Separation of Church and State
• Freedom of Assembly
• Freedom of Petition
BELL RINGER
FRIDAY
Describe 2 of the 1st 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
PROTECTION AGAINST GOVT. ABUSE OF POWER
• 2nd Amendment
• Right to Bear Arms
• 3rd Amendment
• Prevents quartering soldiers
• 4th Amendment
• Prevents unreasonable search and
seizure
• Police must have a warrant to search
home
BELL RINGER
MONDAY
Describe 2: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Amendments.
Remember to write in complete sentences.
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain how
the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
SS 08-1-3-1
5TH AMENDMENT
(5TH-8TH 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 5th – right not to testify against oneself
BELL RINGER
TUESDAY
Describe 2 rights guaranteed in the
5th Amendment.
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain how
the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
SS 08-1-3-1
6TH-8TH AMENDMENTS
• 6th Amendment - right to a speedy, public, and fair
trial by a jury
• 7th Amendment – permits jury trial over money
and property
• 8th Amendment – prohibits cruel and unusual
punishment
9TH-10TH AMENDMENTS
9th Amendment – Not all rights are included in the
Constitution (ex. Voting)
10th Amendment – powers not given to the national
government, are given to the states
BELL RINGER
WEDNESDAY
How does the Bill of Rights protect
the rights of people accused of a
crime?
LEARNING TARGET 3
I can explain how
the Bill of
Rights
guaranteed
rights for all
citizens.
SS 08-1-3-1
5 FEATURES OF A SUMMARY
1. Include the name of the author and the title of the article.
2. What are the 3 main points
3. Always paraphrase!
4. Never use your own ideas or opinions
5. Be sure to have an introductory sentence, a body, and a conclusion.
ASSIGNMENT
Write a 5-7 sentence summary on the article.
Write a brief explanation about how you feel
about the topic. Be as specific as possible.
SUMMARY
In the article, With new Congress comes a new push for gun
laws, by Athena Jones the author discusses the new rise in
gun bills as a result of the Sandy Hooke Elementary School
shooting. Congresspersons who have introduced new
legislation include Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, Rep. Steve
Stockman, Rep. Thomas Massie, and Senator Diane
Feinstein. This is a very controversial issue and many
members of Congress are supported by the NRA. In
addition, Republicans and Democrats are very divided on
gun control. Jones questions will this Congress be willing
and able to make changes related to gun regulations.
BELL RINGER
THURSDAY
What do you think might be good or
bad about gun control laws?
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. Write the rights on the
whiteboard. Your group will read
or sing your song at the end of
the class.
BELL RINGER
TUESDAY
Name 2 functions of each of the
branches of government.
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
BELL RINGER
TUESDAY
What are some things that US citizens
should or have to do?
LEARNING TARGET 4
I can explain the
responsibilities
and duties of
being a citizen.
DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP
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Obeying the laws
Paying taxes
Register for selective service
Jury duty
Attend school
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS
Vote
Community Service
Work in an election
Military Service