Chapter 6US GOVERNMENT

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 #3 in your own words.9.Please write this:

a) 2 break detentions = parent contactsb) 4 break detentions = offi ce referral

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

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

Senate

• 6 year term – unlimited #• Represent the entire

state• 2 per state

House of Representatives

• 2 year term – unlimited #• Represent

congressional districts• 435 - Based on

population

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

Read the article and answer the questions.

BELL RINGER DAY 2

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

• Interprets the law:• 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 RINGER DAY 3

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 DAY 4

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

3 SectionsTop

BranchHead of BranchRole

MiddlePicture @ TopHow does it check the other 2 branches

FOLDABLE

Complete the Branches of Government Chart. Use your notes!

BELL RINGER DAY 5

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

4 CORNER SYNECTICS

List as many ways that the branches of government are like your topic.

Share at the end of class

4 CORNER SYNECTICS

A FAMILY

PAPER-ROCK-SCISSORS

3 RING CIRCUS

COLOR WHEEL

Write 2 things you know about each branch as you listen.

Who’s got the power?

BELL RINGER DAY 6

Legislative Executive Judicial

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1SS 08-1.1.2SS 08-1.1.3

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 DAY 7

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1SS 08-1.1.2SS 08-1.1.3

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 RINGER DAY 8

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

LEARNING TARGET 3

(5T H-8T H 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 rights guaranteed in the 5th Amendment.

BELL RINGER DAY 9

I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1SS 08-1.1.2SS 08-1.1.3

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 DAY 10

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. 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.

BILL OF RIGHTS SONG

Use play dough to create:Row 1 – 2 powers of the Legislative BranchRow 2 – 2 powers of the Executive BranchRow 3 – 2 powers of the Judicial BranchRow 4 – 1st Amendment (choose 2)Row 5 – 2-4 th Amendments (choose 2)Row 6 – 5 th Amendments (choose 2)Row 7 – 6 th and 8 th Amendments

BELL RINGER DAY 11

Test tomorrowCompleted study guides can be used on test for 5 minutes

Individual Reward – Locker decorationClass Reward – 15 minute break and sit where you want for 2 days

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 RINGER DAY 12DIRECTIONS: DRAW AND COMPLETE THE TABLE

BELOW.

TEST

Level 0Break DetentionRetake Test

Circle FormCover SheetBook as barrierRead Chap 7 Sections 1&2

Pgs. 234-242

What is the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities?

BELL RINGER DAY 13

RETAKESRETAKES

No Talking Lunch Detention

Make-up Correct answer only NO PRONOUNS!!

Retake Make-up first Retake on answer

sheet

NO RETAKES No Talking

Lunch Detention

KCCT Prep (pg 78-92) Physical and

Human Geography

1. A2. D3. C4. B5. A6. A7. B8. C9. B10. C11. B12. B13. B14. C15. B16. C

GEOGRAPHY REVIEW

17. D18. B19. D20. A21. A22. C23. C24. A25. D26. A27. B28. B 29. B30. B31. C32. A