Do Now• Read over the first amendment (from yesterday’s packet).

What does it mean? Write down an example of something the first amendment allows you the freedom to do.

INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTIONWhat are ways to interpret the constitution?

Interpretations• There are different views on how to read the Constitution:

① Originalism• Attempts to figure out the original meaning and purpose of the

document

② Living Constitution• Interprets Constitution in a flexible manner, to fit contemporary

times

LEGISLATION SIMULATIONHow does a bill become a law?

Checks and Balances• Gives each branch a way to check/control the other

branch.

• Prevents one branch from having too much power.

Checks and Balances: Example• A bill becoming a law:

• Bill introduced into the House or Senate.• Needs majority vote.• Must go through same process in other house.• Bill goes to President.• He signs it- bill becomes a LAW• President vetoes- bill goes back to Congress.• Congress can override with 2/3rd vote and bill becomes a LAW.• Supreme Court can interpret the law and declare the law

unconstitutional (Judicial Review).

Legislation Simulation• Read over the directions and see if you have any

questions

Groups

Group 1 AGAINST: Abe, Suzie, Mayukha, Bobby

Group 1 FOR: Andres, Alex, Regan, Aditya

Group 2A: Juho, Amile, Will, Sheryl

Group 2B: Tania, Harry, Aram*

Group 3A: Kate, Videh, Eli, Evan

Group 3B: Guivenson, Phil, Tim*

* Editor

Proposed Bill

TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE, LHS

REQUIRES STUDENTS TO DRESS ACCORDINGLY. MALE

STUDENTS MUST WEAR SLACKS, A COLLARED SHIRT,

AND A BELT. FEMALE STUDENTS MUST WEAR A

BLOUSE AND SLACKS (OR A SKIRT THAT FALLS BELOW

THE KNEE. NO HATS, NO T-SHIRTS, NO SANDALS OR

SNEAKERS ALLOWED.