Chapter 6US GOVERNMENT

What are the 3 branches of government and who is the head of each?

BELL RINGER MONDAY

1.What side should you walk on in the hall?

2.What format are Mrs. Bloomfi eld’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.

Bloomfi eld’s class?8.Write rule #5 in your own words.9.When is the 4 th payment for the DC trip

due?

BELL RINGER (ANSWERS ONLY TODAY)

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 1

Senate

• 6 year term – unlimited #• Represent the entire

state

House of Representatives

• 2 year term – unlimited #• Represent

congressional districts

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

• Make laws• Approve

presidential appointments• Impeach

federal offi cials• Declare war• Approves

treaties

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FUNCTION

Materials

• 1 piece of green paper• ½ piece of brown• Scissors• Glue• Marker

directions

Cut out a trunkCut out 3 green

branchesLabel each branchList 6-7 things you

know about each branch

3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE

3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT TREE

What are at least two functions of the legislative branch?

BELL RINGER WEDNESDAY

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 1

• Executes (enforces) the law• President

• 4 year terms – 2 max• Cabinet

• Advisors to the President

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

• Enforce the laws• Vetoes bills• Executive Orders• Pardons criminals• Commands armed forces• Conducts foreign policy• Makes treaties• Appoints Cabinet and Supreme Court

EXECUTIVE BRANCH FUNCTION

Make-up

• Interprets the Law• Supreme Court• 9 justices total• Life Terms

Function

• Declare laws unconstitutional• Declare executive

orders unconstitutional

JUDICIAL BRANCH

How can each branch limit the power of the other 2? Legislative

Executive

Judicial

WHEN YOU FINISH…

Describe 2 functions of the president.

BELL RINGERTHURSDAY

I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 2

D i re c t i ons : U s e re d , g re e n , a nd b l ue c o l o r i ng pe nc i l s t o c omp l e t e t he g ra ph i c o rga n i z e r. D e t e rm i ne how e a c h b ra nc h ha s t he a b i l i t y t o c he c k o r l i m i t t he powe r o f t he o t he r s . U s e you r no t e s 1 s t ! Af t e rwa rd , p l e a s e us e y ou r t ex t book on pa ge 184 . CHECKS AND BALANCES

Choose one of the three: How does one of the branches (legislative, executive, or judicial) limit the other two?

BELL RINGER FRIDAY

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 1

I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 2

Begin in your assigned group. Stay in your group. Do not talk to others!

Use your notes.Add to other group’s answers. End of class review

THINK INK

Complete the Branches of Government Chart. Use your notes!

BELL RINGER MONDAY

I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 1

I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful.SS 08-1.2.1

LEARNING TARGET 2

GOVERNMENT ANALOGIES

Write 2 things that you heard in the song that you remembered from class.

Who’s got the power?

BELL RINGER TUESDAY

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

LEARNING TARGET 3

• Freedom of Speech• Freedom of the Press• Freedom of Religion• Separation of Church and State

• Freedom of Assembly• Freedom of Petition

1ST AMENDMENT

Describe 2 of the 1st Amendment rights you use often.

BELL RINGER WEDNESDAY

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

LEARNING TARGET 3

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

PROTECTION AGAINST GOVT. ABUSE OF POWER

Describe 2: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Amendments.

BELL RINGERTHURSDAY

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

LEARNING TARGET 3

(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 5 th – right not to testify against oneself

5TH AMENDMENT

Describe 2 Amendments guaranteed in the 5th Amendment.

BELL RINGERFRIDAY

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

LEARNING TARGET 3

• 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

6TH-8TH AMENDMENTS

9th Amendment – Not all rights are included in the Constitution

10th Amendment – powers not given to the national government, are given to the states

9TH-10TH AMENDMENTS

How does the Constitution protect the rights of the accused?

BELL RINGER MONDAY

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

LEARNING TARGET 3

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.

BILL OF RIGHTS SONG

What are some things that US citizens should or have to do?

BELL RINGER TUESDAY

I can differentiate between the duties and responsibilities of being a citizen.SS 08-1.3.2

LEARNING TARGET 4

•Obeying the laws• Paying taxes• Register for selective service• Jury duty

DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP

VoteCommunity ServiceWork in an electionMilitary Service

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS

  Role Meet Head Term Length

Function/Job

Legislative

         

Executive          

Judicial          

BELL RINGERWEDNESDAY

DIRECTIONS: DRAW AND COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW.

TEST

Level 0Break DetentionRetake Test

Circle FormCover SheetBook as barrierRead Chap 6 Sections 1&2

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