1. American Government Unit: Missouri Government A Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 B Day: Thursday, October 8, 2015

2. American Government Agenda A Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 B Day: Thursday, October 8, 2015 Do Now – On board Discuss Do Now Activity: Missouri Scavenger Hunt CNN Student News

3. American Government A Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 B Day: Thursday, October 8, 2015 OBJECTIVE SWBT obtain information about Missouri government through a scavenger hunt activity. DO NOW Explain what you think the following is:

4. Do You Know Functions? State if each of the following is a function of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of government. 1.The governor signs a tax bill into law. 2.The Missouri House of Representatives passes a new tax law. 3.The Circuit Court of the 6th District decides a law is unconstitutional. 4.A new tax law is proposed by the governor. 5.The governor appoints a commissioner to ensure taxes are collected. 6.The Missouri Senate conducts a hearing into issues in Ferguson. 7.The Supreme Court rules that the hearing is illegal based on the law. 8.The governor commutes the sentenced of a convicted murderer. 9.The House and Senate refuse to approve a budget

5. Rest of agenda Scavenger Hunt CNN News