Be Prepared… 1)Grab a paper from the table Homework  Midterm – Wednesday 1/21  Capitals Test (Periods 2, 4, & 8)

Let’s Review  The Constitution is divided into 3 main parts. The 1 st part defines the goals of The Constitution. This is called The _________. Preamble

The goals of The Preamble… 1)Form a More P _ _ _ _ _ _ U _ _ _ _ 2) E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ J _ _ _ _ _ _ 3) I _ _ _ _ _ D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4) Provide for the C _ _ _ _ _ D _ _ _ _ _ _ 5) Promote the G _ _ _ _ _ _ W _ _ _ _ _ _ 6) Secure the B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of L _ _ _ _ _ _ Perfect Union Establish Justice Insure Domestic Tranquility Common Defense General Welfare Blessings of Liberty

 The 2 nd section establishes the framework of the government. It is divided into seven sections called ________________. Articles

The seven articles of the Constitution… 1)The L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ _ 2) The E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ _ 3) The J _ _ _ _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ _ 4) Relations Between the S _ _ _ _ _ 5) A _ _ _ _ the Constitution 6) N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7) R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of the Constitution Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch States Amend National Supremacy Ratification

 The 3 rd section allows for formal changes to be made to the Constitution. These changes are called __________________. Amendments

The BILL OF RIGHTS (1 st 10 Amendments) 1)Freedom of R _ _ _ _ _ _ _, S _ _ _ _ _, etc… 2) Right to B _ _ _ A _ _ _ 3) Lodging T _ _ _ _ _ in Private Homes 4) S _ _ _ _ _ and S _ _ _ _ _ _ 5) Rights of the A _ _ _ _ _ _ Religion, Speech, Bear Arms Troops Search and Seizure Accused

The BILL OF RIGHTS (1 st 10 Amendments) 6) Right to Speedy T _ _ _ _ by J _ _ _ 7) Jury Trial in Civil C _ _ _ _ 8) B _ _ _ and Punishment 9) Powers Reserved to the P _ _ _ _ _ 10) Powers Reserved to the S _ _ _ _ _ (EDUCATION!) Trial by Jury Cases Bail People States

Today you will learn about the powers granted to each branch of government (separation of powers) and how each branch has the power to oversee the other two branches (checks and balances).

Checks and Balances Video

Count off by 3’s… 1’s = The Legislative Branch 2’s = The Executive Branch 3’s = The Judicial Branch Go Sit with Your Branch Copy the “Checks” Your Branch has on the chart

For each of the following scenarios…  If the power is reserved to your branch, hold up the sign “WE DO”

THIS BRANCH WRITES THE LAWS LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

THIS BRANCH ADMINISTERS (CARRIES OUT) THE LAWS EXECUTIVE BRANCH

THIS BRANCH INTERPRETS THE LAWS JUDICIAL BRANCH

THIS BRANCH COMMANDS THE ARMED FORCES EXECUTIVE BRANCH

THIS BRANCH CAN DECLARE WAR LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

THIS BRANCH REVIEWS COURT DECISIONS JUDICIAL BRANCH

THIS BRANCH CONDUCTS FOREIGN POLICY EXECUTIVE BRANCH

THIS BRANCH CONFIRMS PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

For each of the following scenarios…  If your branch has the power to “check” another branch, hold up the sign that allows your branch to do so

THE PRESIDENT HAS APPOINTED A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE WHO IS KNOWN FOR TAKING BRIBES THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH MAY REJECT APPOINTMENTS TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

A NEWPAPER JOURNALIST HAS BEEN ARRESTED BECAUSE OF A LAW THAT SAYS NO ONE CAN PRINT BAD COMMENTS ABOUT THE PRESIDENT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH MAY DECLARE LAWS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES $20 MILLION FROM DALLAS COWBOYS OWNWER JERRY JONES TO ALLOW THE SUPER BOWL TO BE PLAYED IN DALLAS THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH MAY IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT

A BILL TO RAISE THE GAS PRICE TO $10/GALLON IN EACH STATE HAS BEEN PASSED BY CONGRESS THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH MAY VETO BILLS

A LONGTIME SUPREME COURT JUSTICE HAS DECIDED TO RETIRE THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH APPOINTS JUDGES TO THE SUPREME COURT

THE PRSIDENT HAS REFUSED TO SIGN A BILL THAT WOULD GIVE WOUNDED VETERANS ADDITIONAL MONEY TOWARDS THEIR PENSION THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH MAY OVERRIDE A VETO

A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE HAS MADE SEVERAL RACIST COMMENTS WHEN HEARING A CASE THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH MAY IMPEACH SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

THE PRESIDENT APPOINTS SOMEONE WITH LITTLE POLITICAL EXPERIENCE HIS SECREATARY OF STATE THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH MAY REJECT PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS

Legislative Branch… Provide two examples of either powers granted to your branch OR checks of your branch

Executive Branch… Provide two examples of either powers granted to your branch OR checks of your branch

Judicial Branch… Provide two examples of either powers granted to your branch OR checks of your branch