Principles of the Constitution POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY Our Purpose

Principles of the Constitution POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

Our Purpose • Understand what the principle of Popular Sovereignty means. • Understand why the Founding Fathers would have wanted to include Popular Sovereignty in the Constitution. • Prepare to analyze how this principle is reflected in the Constitution.

What Will You Need? • Popular Sovereignty Note Sheet • Pen or Pencil • The internet will be your Resource for this assignment.

What is it? Read the definition above and see if you can explain out loud what popular sovereignty is. Don’t just read from the screen. Do you get it? If not, read it again. Choose one term/word that is new to you and look it up on dictionary. com and write out the definition on your paper.

Basic Understanding If any of these questions are difficult for you to answer, look up the information online.

Historical Context Think about? • How do countries with kings choose the next king? • Why did people just accept the fact that the king was in charge? − Divine Right of Kings Look up this term to answer the question.

Think about— What do you remember about the Magna Carta? Watch this video to answer the question! Magna Carta Video Youtube Use Headphones

Watch this Video to answer the question – Locke and Hobbes(social contract) Think about -- What do you remember about these guys? What do you think of when you hear the phrase natural rights? What did they say people should do to a bad government?

Underline the parts of this quote that you think have to do with popular sovereignty. Could you explain your choices to someone?

• Click here to be directed to Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution” − Article 2, Section 1 How does the electoral College work? Check your notes or watch this video: Electoral College Video (2 min) In your opinion, is the electoral college an example of popular sovereignty? Why or why not?

Let’s find examples of Popular Sovereignty in the Constitution. Article 1, Section 2 “The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. ” Amendments 15, 19, 23, and 26 (Choose 2 Amendments) 15 th Amendment Link 23 rd Amendment Link 19 th Amendment Link 26 th Amendment Link Amendment 22 (Click Link below) 22 nd Amendment

Preamble to the Constitution • How does the quote from the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?

• What does it mean to be a good citizen? What is a good citizen? Video – Click here to watch the video and answer the question.

The Road to Citizenship • Click on the immigration and citizenship homepage link below and write down at least 5 requirements for naturalization and 5 steps to naturalization. Immigration and Citizenship Department of Homeland Security Website

Responsibilities of Citizens • Popular Sovereignty only work if people are GOOD CITIZENS. According to this the Department of Homeland Security, what are the responsibilities of citizens? • Department of Homeland Security Website (Click Here) List the responsibilities on your handout in the space provided.

Next Steps Draw a picture or symbol here of what Popular Sovereignty means to you The final step… Now that you have an understanding of popular sovereignty, create a picture or symbol that represents the concept on the front of your handout.