American Government
Unit: The Legislative Branch
B Day: Thursday, February 18, 2016
A Day: Friday, February 19, 2016
American Government
Agenda
B Day: Thursday, February 18, 2016
A Day: Friday, February 19, 2016
• Do Now
• Discuss Do Now
• Foldable: Definitions – Complete, if not done
– Period 1 - Not started
– Period 8 – Started, not completed
• Reading/Discussion: Congress in a Flash
– Period 1 – Done with Part 1; still need to do “how a bill becomes a
law” part
– Period 8 – Not started, either Part 1 or Part 2
• Test/Review: Anatomy of the Constitution activities (Summative
points)
• CNN Student News (if time)
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American Government
B Day: Thursday,
February 18, 2016
A Day: Friday,
February 19, 2016
Objective
SWBT define vocabulary
words relating to
legislative branch in a
foldable.
Do Now
Write the question and
answer for each of the
following in your
notebook
1. Which example best demonstrates a constitutional
government?
A. The rule of law is present but changing
B. The rule of law is determined by congress
C. Places limits on the power of elected officials
D. The constitution must be in written form
2. Which statement best describes limited government?
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court use rule
of law
3. “A form of government that derives it power directly or
indirectly from the people, is administered by officials
holding power for a limited time, and incorporates
representative institutions.” -James Madison
A. A constitutional government governed by the rule of law
B. A government with a written constitution
C. A monarchy that allows for rule of law
D. A government that suggests the Supreme Court use rule
of law
Reading & Foldable
• In separate files