1. Preview4/7 Get your pocket guides and a GRAY textbook from the back table. Learning Target: We will identify the United States Constitution as a major era of US History. Success Criteria: I will read to analyze major viewpoints regarding ratification.

2. Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : Did everyone agree on the ratification of U.S. Constitution? Why or Why not? Provide examples. Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds SHARE: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON WHO IS SPEAKING

3. Ratification Debate Partner A= Federalist Partner B= Anti-Federalist Read the selection. Prepare 3 arguments defending your position.

5. Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : What are the three branches of government? In your opinion, which is the most important? Why? Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds SHARE: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON WHO IS SPEAKING

6. Separation of Powers 3 separate branches of government Designed to keep any person or group from gaining too much power

7. Executive Branch Article Two of the Constitution Establishes the Presidency The President carries out the law

8. The President Must be 35 years old Born in the United States Serves 4 years, can be reelected once (total 8 years) There have been 44 Presidents

9. Legislative Branch Article Oneof the Constitution Establishes the two houses of Congress – Senate – House of Representatives Congress makes the laws

10. Congress House of Reps  Must be 25 years old  Citizen for 7 years  Serve for 2 years Senate  Must be 35 years old  Citizen for 9 years  Serve for 6 years

11. Judicial Branch Article Threeof the Constitution Establishes the Supreme Court (and lesser courts) The Supreme Court interprets the law

12. Supreme Court No requirement in the Constitution Serve for life Currently there are 9 Justices on the Supreme Court