1. Constitution Day September 17th Garfield SCA Elections

2. Constitution of the United States of America
It is the one main law in the United States
Other countries have constitutions, but the US Constitution is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world.
Every other law in the United States must agree with the Constitution – Laws can’t be “Unconstitutional”
It tells how the federal government in Washington, D. C. will be run.

3. Preamble (Opening)
We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

4. Father of the Constitution
US Constitution
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
Garfield SCA
Ms. Dougherty
Ms. McKittrick

5. 3 Branches of Government
US Constitution
Garfield SCA
3 Branches of Government
Executive -
President
Makes sure laws are obeyed
Judicial -
Courts and Judges
Makes sure the laws match the Constitution – not unconstitutional
Legislative -
Congress - Senators and Representatives
Makes the laws
Chain of Command
Administration –
Dr. Marshall, Ms. Slattery
Approve all SCA projects
Make requests of SCA members
Sponsors –
Work with SCA officers and representatives
CARES and School spirit
SCA Officers and Representatives
Work on projects

6. Requirements for Office Requirements for Office
US Constitution
Garfield SCA
Requirements for Office
President
Natural born US citizen
At least 35 years old
US resident for at least 14 years
Vice- President
Same
Senators and Representatives
At least 30/25 years old
US Citizen for 9/7 years
Resident of the state
Requirements for Office
Work cooperatively in class
Demonstrate leadership and act with assertion
Responsibly complete all assignments on time
Respect self, peers, teachers, and school property
Demonstrate empathy toward other students
Persevere with self-control in difficult activities
Demonstrate school spirit
Maintain academic grades

7. US Constitution Garfield SCA
Right to Vote
Fourteenth Amendment
Male citizens
21 years of age
Fifteenth Amendment
Voting rights cannot be denied because of color
Nineteenth Amendment
Women
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
18 years of age
Right to Vote Garfield students and teachers in Grades 2 -6 will vote for 4 SCA officers. In each classroom, grades 4-6, all students and teachers in that classroom will vote for classroom representatives as needed.

8. US Constitution Garfield SCA
Bill of Rights
First 10 Amendments (additions) to the Constitution are called “The Bill of Rights.”
Rights such as freedom of religion, speech and press, fair trial, and others are written out.
Rights Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Any SCA member who violates SR&R may be removed or placed on probation from SCA. Sponsors and teachers will decide if a new member should be elected.

9. Student Signature: ______________________________________
Garfield Student Cooperative Association (SCA)
Officer Candidate Intent Form
I, ___________________________________, am interested in becoming an officer in the Garfield Student Cooperative Association, SCA. I believe that I have all the leadership and CARES qualities that are required to be an officer. I understand that this job requires a great deal of cooperation, assertion, responsibility, respect, empathy and self-control. I am prepared to work with students, teachers and administrators on all SCA projects. I understand that SCA meetings may take place during class time and I am responsible for missed work and maintaining Achievement Levels of 3’s and 4’s on evaluations.
 Student Signature: ______________________________________   
This form is due to Ms. McKittrick by Friday, September 20. Dr Marshall or Ms. Slattery will meet with you to discuss possible candidacy.

10. I recommend the above student as a candidate for SCA officer.
This student:
Works cooperatively in classroom assignments and activities
Demonstrates leadership and acts with assertion
Responsibly completes homework and
classroom assignments on time
Respects self, peers, teachers, and school property
Demonstrates empathy toward other students
Perseveres with self-control in difficult activities
Demonstrates school spirit
Demonstrates leaning at Achievement Levels 3 and 4
Additional Comments:
(Please note any academic reservations you may have.)

11. Speech/essay Guidelines: Font: Times New Roman, Tahoma, or Ariel; size 14 or 16. You must hold and read the speech Use Paragraphs Make a brief introduction; include some line like, “Hello my name is…..” Brag about yourself! Be sure to include some examples/details of how you show you CARES. Tell us why we should vote for you. How will you help Garfield with CARES Include a closing paragraph – “Remember, vote for…”

12. Time Line of important dates for SCA officer election:
Friday, September 20 – Intent forms due to Ms. McKittrick. Begin to work on essays.
Wednesday - Tuesday, 9/19 9/25 – Dr. Marshall or Ms. Slattery will meet with interested candidates.
Thursday, September 27 – Approved candidates will be notified and given campaign guidelines – posters, speeches, etc.
Friday, October 5 - Election Day!

13. SCA Representatives
Work cooperatively in classroom assignments and activities
Demonstrate leadership and act with assertion
Responsibly complete homework and classroom assignments on time
Respect self, peers, teachers, and school property
Demonstrate empathy and kindness toward other students
Persevere with self-control in difficult activities
Demonstrate school spirit
Model appropriate behavior throughout the school – classroom, hallway, cafeteria, bus, SCA meetings

14. SCA Representative Elections
Dr. Marshall or Ms. Slattery and one other teacher must give signed approval for you to run as an SCA candidate Classroom Elections will be Friday, November 1. Sixth grade will have 3 SCA members from each class – officers and representatives.

15. Oath of Office
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

16. SCA Pledge
“On my honor, I solemnly promise to uphold the high standards of CARES in the Garfield SCA. I will be assertive, leading my class in all SCA activities. I will promote school spirit. I will try my best in classroom academics and always model responsible behavior.”