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Article I: The Legislative Branch Objectives: 1. review the concept of separation of powers. 2. Discuss the Preamble 3. explore Article I of the US Constitution.

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1 Article I: The Legislative Branch Objectives: 1. review the concept of separation of powers. 2. Discuss the Preamble 3. explore Article I of the US Constitution to determine the specifics of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

2 Bellringer: Define "separation of powers": Why did the founding fathers include this concept in this Constution?

3 Intro - Who gives the federal government its power according to the Preamble of the US Constitution? (How do you know?) What promises are made?

4 Article I - Legislative Branch Senate House of Representatives qualifications how state is represented election process terms presiding officer special powers CONGRESS

5 HW - due Wed. Article I sections 7 and 8

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