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EL Civics

EL Civics. All illustrations are public domain or Wikimedia Commons. See last page for acknowledgements. What do you think about when you hear the words "members of the government?". Members of the government. Write answers generated by students around this bubble map. US Government.

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EL Civics

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  1. EL Civics All illustrations are public domain or Wikimedia Commons. See last page for acknowledgements.

  2. What do you think about when you hear the words "members of the government?" Members of the government Write answers generated by students around this bubble map.

  3. US Government • You will learn keywords. • You will create a presentation on which branch/position you would like to be part of.  • You will explain why you made that choice.

  4. What do you think? Senate: Senator: President: Vice President: Laws: Executive Branch: Judicial Branch: Legislative Branch: Justice: House of Represensatives: Congress: Representatives:

  5. Barrack Obama          Joe Biden

  6. Presidential Duties: Approves laws created by Congress Veto Head of state (abroad) Head of US military Presidential facts: Serves 4 years No more than 2 mandates 35 years old US Born Lived in US for at least 14 years Executive branch= President +Vice-President Think of a picture for 1 of these facts. Draw it with the Doodle App. Save it. Share it and explain.

  7. 9 Justices

  8. 9 Justices Appointed by President  Approved by Senate Named for life Duties: Decides arguments about meaning of the law and if they break the rules of the constitution Judicial Branch = Supreme CourtThose who judge Laws Think of a picture for 1 of these facts. Draw it with the Doodle App. Save it. Share it and explain.

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  10. House of Representatives: At least 25 years old US citizen for 7 years Live in the State they represent Serve for 2 years No limit of terms 435 representatives  Number of rep. per State varies according to population Senate: At least 30 US citizen for 9 years Live in the State they represent Serve for 6 years No limit of terms 100 Senators 2 per State Legislative Branch = Congress = Senate + House of RepresentativesThose who make laws Think of a picture for 1 of these facts. Draw it with the Doodle App. Save it. Share it and explain. They both propose and discuss laws.

  11. Let's play Who am I? • My job is to_________ • I serve for _____ years. • I am elected/appointed by_________ • _____________________

  12. Starter Sentence 1: If I could chose where to work in the American government, I would work in the _____________ branch because I think that... Starter Sentence 2: I chose this picture as a representation of the ___________ branch because I think that... Starter Sentence 1: If I were in the government I would be the _____________ because ____________ Starter Sentence 2: This pictures makes me think of the __________ because ____________ Which role suits you the best?Which role is the best for you? GroupworkStudents present in groups with a checklist of what to look/listen for:0 Use of starter sentence 10 Gives a personal reason for their choice0 Displays 1 picture representing the government branch0 Use of sentence starter 20 Explains the choice of picture

  13. Class PresentationCome to the board and voice your opinion. The audience will fill in the following chart:

  14. What Other Forms of Government Do You Know? and many others…

  15. Acknowledgments March 1, 2012 The illustration of the branches of government is from Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids. Materials on Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids are in the public domain. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html.The official photographic portrait of US President Barack Obama is from Wikimedia Commons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Joe_Biden_official_portrait.jpgThe official portrait of Vice-President of the United States Joe Biden is from Wikimedia Commons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Official_portrait_of_Barack_Obama.jpgThe United States Supreme Court in 2010 is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work of the United States Federal Government under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Supreme_Court_US_2010.jpgObama’s speech to a joint session of Congress is in the public domain.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Obama_Health_Care_Speech_to_Joint_Session_of_Congress.jpg

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