1. Agenda: Fri 9/16 & Mon 9/19 RAP #10: Constitution Outlines RAP #10: Constitution Outlines Welcome to Law School! Welcome to Law School! Goss v. Lopez, our 1 st case study Goss v. Lopez, our 1 st case study Constitution Diagramming Constitution Diagramming Con Law 1: 1 st year proficiencies Con Law 1: 1 st year proficiencies HW: Con Law 1 Matrix—complete HW: Con Law 1 Matrix—complete EC #1 DUE: Thurs 9/22 & Fri 9/23 EC #1 DUE: Thurs 9/22 & Fri 9/23 Essential Question: How and why did the framers distribute power in the Constitution? Content Objective: Identify various provisions in the Constitution by using clues. Language Objective: Discuss with partner each clue about the Constitution in order to find provision.

2. Welcome to Con. Law! Poof! You are now a prospective law student. In order to be accepted, you must pass the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test). Today’s LSAT requires you to logically and analytically piece together an incomplete outline of the Constitution in a timed exam. You have 5 minutes (pencil is preferred). Begin.

3. RAP #10: Constitution Outline What observations can you make about the way the framers organized the Constitution? Which branch of government did the framers give the greatest number of specific (expressed) powers to? What might be the reason for that? What inferences can you make about how the framers intended to distribute power within the federal government?

4. Goss v. Lopez Law school discussions Last names Ask for co-counsel if stuck Review the case Why did Dwight Lopez file a lawsuit against his school district? Is the issue Lopez presented a constitutional issue? In other words, is it a case in which the Constitution will be consulted in order to make a decision? If you were the lawyer assigned to represent Lopez in this case, on what grounds might you argue that his constitutional rights were violated?

5. Law School Begins! Congratulations! You have been accepted into law school. To survive the next three years, you will need extensive knowledge of the Constitution and its principles. Each part of this activity will familiarize you with the provisions of the Constitution, as well as how it embodies some basic governing principles and acts as the foundation for our government. As a class, repeat the following oath: I do hereby promise to abide by the code set forth by this law school. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, as it is my aspiration to enter the honored profession of law practice. Toward this end, I will uphold the principles of the Constitution in each and all of my actions. 5

6. Constitution Diagram Constitution Preamble Purpose: Example: Articles Purpose: Example: Amendments Purpose: Example: To define the broad purposes of the government and…

7. Partner Reading Questions Discuss why each branch of government has a different set of responsibilities and powers. List at least two powers of each branch. (pg 66 & Constitution) Create a simple flowchart that illustrates the most common method of amending the Constitution. (pg 73) Explain the difference between enumerated and implied powers and describe how the Constitution establishes both. (pg 290-314)

8. Con Law 1 Use Outline Handout and textbook as references to fill out matrix using clue cards Use Outline Handout and textbook as references to fill out matrix using clue cards