The Constitution A More Perfect Union How has

The Constitution: A More Perfect Union. How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”? Link to Constitution Rap 9. 2 9. 3 9. 4 9. 5 9. 6 9. 7 9. 8 9. 9

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written in the Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Section 2 Learning Goal: Discuss the 6 goals of government listed in the Preamble.

Preview Discuss in your groups and answer via Moodle forum in chapter 9. “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. ” —James Madison 1. In your own words, what is Madison saying? 2. According to Madison, why are governments necessary? 3. Do you agree with Madison? Why or why not?

Read the Preamble to the Constitution below. In your own words, briefly explain what the framers meant by each phrase listed in the chart. An example is done for you. Work within your group to answer each of the phrases. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Section 2 • “We the People” • “form a more perfect Union” • “establish Justice” • “insure domestic Tranquility” • “provide for the common defence” • “promote the general Welfare” • “secure the Blessings of Liberty”

Preamble We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Identify 6 goals of government listed in the Preamble: 1. “form a more perfect Union” 2. “establish Justice” 3. “insure domestic Tranquility” 4. “provide for the common defence” 5. “promote the general Welfare” 6. “secure the Blessings of Liberty”

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does. 2 3 I can define some I can use proper of the vocabulary to and am somewhat summarize the aware of how the organization of our Constitution is government and also organized and to evaluate ‘how the some of its powers. Constitution has created a more I am not ready yet I can’t yet use the perfect Union’. to define these terms to explain terms. the role of I can use proper government. terms to discuss the role of government. 4 I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present. I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Learning Target: Be able to identify and discuss the main role of the Legislative Branch and how the Legislative Branch is comprised. 9. 3:

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 3: Legislative Branch (The Legislative Branch – School. Tube ) READ 9. 3 AND COMPLETE THE CHART. House of Reps. (Lower House) Number of Members Length of Term Members elected or appointed? Age Requirement Citizenship Requirement 2 or More Powers Senate (Upper House)

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Number of Members 9. 3: Legislative Branch (The Legislative Branch – School. Tube ) House of Reps. (Lower House) Senate 435 2 years Elected (Upper House) 100 6 years Elected Citizenship Requirement 25 years old 7 years 30 years old 9 years 2 or More Powers • To decide how to spend tax money. Length of Term Members elected or appointed? Age Requirement • To raise an army and navy. • To pay government debts. • To grant citizenship.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Identify and discuss the main role of the Legislative Branch. Explain how the Legislative Branch is comprised. Use a diagram, if able. 9. 3:

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does. 2 3 I can define some I can use proper of the vocabulary to and am somewhat summarize the aware of how the organization of our Constitution is government and also organized and to evaluate ‘how the some of its powers. Constitution has created a more I am not ready yet I can’t yet use the perfect Union’. to define these terms to explain terms. the role of I can use proper government. terms to discuss the role of government. 4 I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present. I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 4: Executive Branch: READ 9. 4 AND COMPLETE THE CHART. Number of Members Length of Term Members Elected or Appointed? Age Requirement Citizenship Requirement 2 or More Powers

1 1 / 1 8 / Number of Members 1 3 9. 4: Executive Branch: Office of the President 1 Chief Executive Length of Term 4 Years Members Elected or Appointed? Elected Age Requirement 35 Citizenship Requirement Natural-Born Citizen 2 or More Powers • Commander in Chief of military. • Make Treaties • Nominate ambassadors. • Grant Pardons.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does. 2 3 I can define some I can use proper of the vocabulary to and am somewhat summarize the aware of how the organization of our Constitution is government and also organized and to evaluate ‘how the some of its powers. Constitution has created a more I am not ready yet I can’t yet use the perfect Union’. to define these terms to explain terms. the role of I can use proper government. terms to discuss the role of government. 4 I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present. I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 5 Learning Goal: Identify and discuss the role of the Judicial Branch and at least two of the powers of the Supreme Court.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 5: Judicial Branch READ 9. 5 AND COMPLETE THE CHART. Number of Members Length of Term Members appointed or elected? Age Requirement Citizenship Requirement Two or more powers.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 Number 3 9. 5: Judicial Branch Supreme Court of Members 9 Length of Term Life Members appointed or elected? Appointed Age Requirement None Citizenship Requirement None Two or more powers. • Rule on cases involving a state or an ambassador from another country. • Decide whether laws or actions by other two branches are Constitutional. • To protect the “supreme Law of the Land”

Sections 3 through 5: Summary Flocab 3 Branches of Government Rap

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does. 2 3 I can define some I can use proper of the vocabulary to and am somewhat summarize the aware of how the organization of our Constitution is government and also organized and to evaluate ‘how the some of its powers. Constitution has created a more I am not ready yet I can’t yet use the perfect Union’. to define these terms to explain terms. the role of I can use proper government. terms to discuss the role of government. 4 I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present. I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 6 Learning Goal: Be able to describe the process of checks and balances with the use of a diagram that includes at least one way each branch can check on the other branches.

1 1 / 1 8 1. Why did the framers develop a system of checks and balances? / 1 They wanted to limit the government’s power and 3 ensure that one branch did not dominate the other’s. 9. 6: Checks and Balances

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 6: Checks and Balances School House Rock Link to 3 Branches Rap

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Without any aid, create a diagram that illustrates the system of checks and balances with the three branches of the U. S. Government.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does. 2 3 I can define some I can use proper of the vocabulary to and am somewhat summarize the aware of how the organization of our Constitution is government and also organized and to evaluate ‘how the some of its powers. Constitution has created a more I am not ready yet I can’t yet use the perfect Union’. to define these terms to explain terms. the role of I can use proper government. terms to discuss the role of government. 4 I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present. I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 7 Learning Target: I can identify the key steps to the Amendment Process and explain how this process helps provide for a lasting and stable framework for the government.

1 1 / 1 8 Skim / 1 3 9. 7: The Amendment Process 9. 7 and write down at least 4 facts about the amendment process. Facts: • Over 10, 000 suggested amendments. • Only 27 have occurred. • 1 st 10 are “Bill of Rights”. • 13 th=Banned Slavery. • 19 th=Women can vote. • 26 th=18 and up can vote.

1 1 / 11. Why did the framers make it possible to change the Constitution but difficult to do so? 8 / Answer. So that it can change with the times, but not on a whim. Changes 1 had to be well thought out and with the consent of a large majority of the 3 citizens. 9. 7 The Amendment Process 2.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Another way of looking at the Amendment Process

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Without any help, construct a diagram that explains the basic principles of the amendment process:

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Please assess yourself on each of the 8 Learning Goals. 1 I can recognize some of the vocabulary, but am unsure of how the Constitution is organized and what it does. 2 3 I can define some I can use proper of the vocabulary to and am somewhat summarize the aware of how the organization of our Constitution is government and also organized and to evaluate ‘how the some of its powers. Constitution has created a more I am not ready yet I can’t yet use the perfect Union’. to define these terms to explain terms. the role of I can use proper government. terms to discuss the role of government. 4 I can not only do #3, but also, connect what was taught in class to compare the Constitution as a ‘living document’ to past to present. I can compare our Constitution to other countries today.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 8 Learning Goal: Be able to define a federal system of government and be able to describe how the federal system connects the states by using manufacturing and trade as an example.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 1. Why Federal System? 9. 8: Federal System Connects the Nation and the States A: Framers wanted a strong federal (national) government and at the same time have the states retain significant powers. 2. Commerce Clause Power? A: Gives the national government the power to regulate interstate commerce (trade between states). 3. Advantages to states sharing a common market: A: Allows good & resources to flow more easily across the country, and large businesses could cross state lines. Also, creates a single national economy.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Without any help, define a federal system of government and describe how it allows our country to benefit through trade and manufacturing.

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 Chapter 9: The Constitution: A More Perfect Union EQ 9: How has the Constitution created “A More Perfect Union”? Learning Goals: 1. What are the goals of the government as written Preamble of the Constitution? 2. What is the role of the Legislative Branch? 3. What is the role of the Executive Branch? 4. What is the role of the Judicial Branch? 5. How does the system of checks and balances limit the powers among the three branches of government? 6. How does the amendment process provide a lasting and stable framework for the government? 7. How does the federal system connect the nations and states? 8. How can people take part in their own government? Key Terms: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, executive branch, judicial review, ‘Supreme Law of the Land’, checks and balances, amendment, interstate commerce, discriminate, federalism, majority rule, interest group

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 9. 9 Learning Goal: Be able to discuss three examples of how people can take part in their own government. This can be at any level.

1 1 / 1 8 / 11. Principle of Majority Rule: 3 9. 9: Popular Participation in Government. A: Based on the idea that government actions reflect the popular will (This is what most of the people want). Laws are passed in Congress by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of voters. 2. Examples of how people can participate in Government:

1 1 / 1 8 / 1 3 What are three examples of how a person can participate in their government?

The Constitution: A More Perfect Union. How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”? Flocabulary 3 Branches Rap