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The Preamble: Words We Live By

The Preamble: Words We Live By. Discussions & Activity with the Preamble and Article I of the Constitution. Bell Ringer. Which one of the 3 parts of the Constitution is the most important? Why? Why do you think Congress is called the “First Branch of Government?” What do legislatures do?.

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The Preamble: Words We Live By

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  1. The Preamble:Words We Live By Discussions & Activity with the Preamble and Article I of the Constitution

  2. Bell Ringer • Which one of the 3 parts of the Constitution is the most important? • Why? • Why do you think Congress is called the “First Branch of Government?” • What do legislatures do?

  3. Importance of the Preamble • What is a Preamble? • How many goals are in the Preamble? • Define: • Domestic tranquility • Posterity • General welfare • Do activity #1.

  4. Which is the most important?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30OyU4O80i4

  5. Article I What branch of government is established by Article I? What is the term & requirements for members of the HOR? How many are there currently in the House? How many Senators are there from each state? What is their term and requirements? Who is the presiding officer of Senate? When do they vote? In which house of Congress must all tax bills begin? Read Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. Why is it called the “elastic clause?” Define: “bill of attainder” “ex post facto” “writ of habeas corpus”

  6. Assignment • Complete Articles 2-7 study by tomorrow.

  7. Exit Ticket • Put your first and last name & date in the upper right corner. • Name 2 facts you learned about Congress today: • A: • B: • What goal in the Preamble does each of the above best illustrate & why? • A: • B:

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