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Day 1: Opening

Day 1: Opening. What are two words you would use to describe America’s government? Why?. Complete Foldable on the Principles of the Constitution. Students will make a foldable and will record notes on each principle (idea) in the Constitution.

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Day 1: Opening

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  1. Day 1: Opening What are two words you would use to describe America’s government? Why?

  2. Complete Foldable on the Principles of the Constitution Students will make a foldable and will record notes on each principle (idea) in the Constitution. *Take 4 pieces of paper and stagger them then fold. *Label as shown on next slide.

  3. FLIPRoCS • Federalism • Limited Government • Individual Rights • Popular Sovereignty • Republicanism • Checks & Balances • Separation of Powers

  4. Record your notes on each principle then add a visual.

  5. Federalism • The division of power between State and National Governments • Example: National/Central government (over whole country) can declare war- states cannot. However, states can make their own marriage laws. *The 10th amendment states that powers not delegated to the national government are reserved to the states or to the people.

  6. Limited Government • Framers of the Constitution wanted to guard against tyranny • Government is limited to the powers given to them in the Constitution- nothing more. • Example: Leaders who overstep their power can be removed (impeachment) • President Obama can get a ticket for speeding.

  7. Individual Rights • Our Constitution protects the basic rights of all citizens. • Example: Our first amendment protects are freedom of speech and religion • In 1791, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. • The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution and include rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to bear arms.

  8. Mr. Government

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  10. Popular Sovereignty • The people hold the ultimate authority and the government gets its power from the people. • Example: WE THE PEOPLE elect leaders to make decisions for us.

  11. Republicanism • A republic is a nation governed by elected officials rather than by a king. • A system of government where people get to elect leaders to represent them. • Example: We get to elect our President to represent our nation.

  12. Checks and Balances • Prevents the abuse of power in government so no one branch can have more power than the other • Each branch can check/stop the actions of the other branches • Example: Congress makes laws but the President can veto them

  13. Separation of Powers • The powers of our government are divided among 3 branches to prevent tyranny • Legislative branch makes the laws • Executive branch carries out the laws • Judicial branch interprets the laws

  14. Closing Watch video on the principles of the Constitution and complete a circle map. **Write 5 things you learned about the principles (ideas) in our Constitution. http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/usconstitution/

  15. Principles of the Constitution

  16. Day 2: Opening One principle of the Constitution is _______ which means …..

  17. 3-way match Work with a partner (not using your notes) to match the principle (idea) in our Constitution with its appropriate description.

  18. Federalism Chart

  19. Video clips (if time permits) • http://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/student-resources/constitutional-principles-videos/

  20. Closing How would society be different if all regulations were placed in the power of the federal government?

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