US Government Chapter 6

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

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?

Learning Target 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

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

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

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

3 Branches of Government Tree

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

Learning Target 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

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

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

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

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

Bell Ringer Thursday Describe 2 functions of the president.

Learning Target 2 I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS 08-1.2.1

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.

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

Learning Target 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

Learning Target 2 I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS 08-1.2.1

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

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

Learning Target 1 I can identify the 3 branches of government and describe their functions. SS 08-1.2.1

Learning Target 2 I can analyze the system of checks and balances so that one branch does not become too powerful. SS 08-1.2.1

Government Analogies

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

Learning Target 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

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

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

Learning Target 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

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

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

Learning Target 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

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

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

Learning Target 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

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

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

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

Learning Target 3 I can explain how the Bill of Rights guaranteed rights for all citizens. SS 08-1-3-1

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.

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

Learning target 4 I can differentiate between the duties and responsibilities of being a citizen. SS 08-1.3.2

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

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

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

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. 234-242