1. US Government
Chapter 6

2. Bell Ringer Monday
What are the 3 branches of government and who is the head of each?

3. Bell Ringer (Answers only today)
What side should you walk on in the hall?
What format are Mrs. Bloomfield’s Bell Ringers normally?
How many restroom/nurse passes do you get each 9 weeks?
Write rule #4 in your own words.
What materials do you need to bring to class with you each day?
If you have a question or need help in class, what should you do?
What constitutes a tardy in Mrs. Bloomfield’s class?
Write rule #5 in your own words.
When is the 4th payment for the DC trip due?

4. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

5. House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
Senate
House of Representatives
6 year term – unlimited #
Represent the entire state
2 year term – unlimited #
Represent congressional districts

6. Legislative Branch Function
Make laws
Approve presidential appointments
Impeach federal officials
Declare war
Approves treaties

7. 3 Branches of Government Tree
Materials
directions
1 piece of green paper
½ piece of brown
Scissors
Glue
Marker
Cut out a trunk
Cut out 3 green branches
Label each branch
List 6-7 things you know about each branch

8. 3 Branches of Government Tree

9. Bell Ringer Wednesday
What are at least two functions of the legislative branch?

10. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

11. Executive Branch Executes (enforces) the law President
4 year terms – 2 max
Cabinet
Advisors to the President

12. Executive Branch Function
Enforce the laws
Vetoes bills
Executive Orders
Pardons criminals
Commands armed forces
Conducts foreign policy
Makes treaties
Appoints Cabinet and Supreme Court

13. Judicial Branch Make-up Function Interprets the Law Supreme Court
9 justices total
Life Terms
Declare laws unconstitutional
Declare executive orders unconstitutional

14. When you finish… How can each branch limit the power of the other 2?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

15. Bell Ringer Thursday
Describe 2 functions of the president.

16. Learning Target 2
I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS

17. Checks and Balances
Directions: Use red, green, and blue coloring pencils to complete the graphic organizer. Determine how each branch has the ability to check or limit the power of the others. Use your notes 1st! Afterward, please use your textbook on page 184.

19. Bell Ringer Friday
Choose one of the three: How does one of the branches (legislative, executive, or judicial) limit the other two?

20. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

21. Learning Target 2
I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS

22. Think Ink Begin in your assigned group.
Stay in your group. Do not talk to others!
Use your notes.
Add to other group’s answers.
End of class review

23. Bell Ringer Monday
Complete the Branches of Government Chart. Use your notes!

24. Learning Target 1
I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS

25. Learning Target 2
I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS

26. Government Analogies

27. Bell Ringer Tuesday
Write 2 things that you heard in the song that you remembered from class.
Who’s got the power?

28. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS

29. 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
Separation of Church and State
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition

30. Describe 2 of the 1st Amendment rights you use often.
Bell Ringer Wednesday
Describe 2 of the 1st Amendment rights you use often.

31. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS

32. Protection Against Govt. Abuse of Power
2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
3rd Amendment
Prevents quartering soldiers
4th Amendment
Prevents unreasonable search and seizure
Police must have a warrant to search home

33. Bell Ringer Thursday
Describe 2: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Amendments.

34. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS

35. 5TH amendment
(5TH-8TH Due Process – government must treat people fairly)
Miranda Warning – must be informed of rights
Double Jeopardy – can’t be tried for the same crime twice
Eminent Domain – government can take private property, for public use, for a fair price
Grand Jury – determine if there is enough evidence to take someone to trial
Pleading the 5th – right not to testify against oneself

36. Bell Ringer Friday
Describe 2 Amendments guaranteed in the 5th Amendment.

37. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS

38. 6th-8th Amendments
6th Amendment - right to a speedy, public, and fair trial by a jury
7th Amendment – permits jury trial over money and property
8th Amendment – prohibits cruel and unusual punishment

39. 9th-10th Amendments
9th Amendment – Not all rights are included in the Constitution
10th Amendment – powers not given to the national government, are given to the states

40. Bell Ringer Monday
How does the Constitution protect the rights of the accused?

41. Learning Target 3
I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS

42. Bill of Rights Song
In your assigned group. Create a song about the Bill of Rights.
Be sure to include at least 8 rights in your song.
Write the rights on the whiteboard.
Your group will read or sing your song at the end of the class.

43. Bell Ringer Tuesday
What are some things that US citizens should or have to do?

44. Learning target 4
I can differentiate between the duties and responsibilities of being a citizen. SS

45. Duties of citizenship Obeying the laws Paying taxes
Register for selective service
Jury duty

46. Responsibilities of citizens
Vote
Community Service
Work in an election
Military Service

47. Bell Ringer Wednesday Directions: Draw and Complete the Table below.
Role
Meet
Head
Term Length
Function/Job
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

48. Test Level 0 Circle Form Cover Sheet Book as barrier
Break Detention
Retake Test 
Circle Form
Cover Sheet
Book as barrier
Read Chap 6 Sections 1&2
Pgs