American Government 1.6, Examining the Constitution

American Government 1.6, Examining the Constitution

​​Materials Needed:

• ​Pen/Pencil/Paper

• 2.2.2 & ​2.2.5 Study Guides

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Multiple Choice

The first 3 words to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution indicate which key principle of our democracy?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Social Contract

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

​"The Preamble" Schoolhouse Rock

Poll

How do you feel about the lesson objectives?

Analyze the text of the U.S. Constitution.

Explain how the Constitution establishes the framework for the federal government.

Identify amendments to the Constitution and describe the amendment process.

Evaluate how the Constitution reflects core political principles of the government.

Apply the principles of the Constitution to real-world situations.

• I don’t understand

• I am getting there

• I am getting good

• I could teach this

Crash Course Government and Politics | Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government #2 | Episode 2 | PBS

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Crash Course Government and Politics | Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government #3 | Episode 3 | PBS

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Poll

How well do you know the US Constitution?

• What is that?

• Below Average Knowledge

• Average Knowledge

• Above Average Knowledge

• I am an expert!

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Poll

What was your final score?

• 0-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 7-8

• 9-10

Open Ended

Overall, how did you do? Did you score better or worse than you expected?

​Review the Key Terms from 2.2.2 Study Guide:

​Review the Key Terms from 2.2.5 Study Guide:

Multiple Choice

Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the _____ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the _____ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Multiple Choice

Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the _____ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Fill in the Blank

The U.S. Constitution has been amended _____ times.

Multiple Choice

The Supremecy Clause in Article 6 states that the U.S. Constitution is the "supreme law of the land".

• TRUE

• FALSE

Fill in the Blank

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

Open Ended

How many of the Bill of Rights do YOU know?

​Bill of Rights Hand Game

The Bill of Rights Hand Game

​Play the Kahoot! that follows on the next slide to find out how well you know the Bill of Rights!

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Here is the Game Pin you will need to participate and compete against classmates:

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-​Be sure to use your actual name when playing the Kahoot!

 

-Be sure to record your score when done!

Kahoot!

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Open Ended

What was your final score?

Open Ended

Overall, how did you do? Did you score better or worse than you expected?

Multiple Choice

This amendment gave voting rights to all citizens regardless of gender.

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Multiple Choice

This amendment lowered the legal voting age from 21 to 18.

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Multiple Choice

This amendment made all former slaves citizens and guaranteed them equal protection under the law. It also prevented states from passing laws that would take away any citizen's life, liberty, or property without a legal cause.

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Principles of the U.S. Constitution

Multiple Choice

The system of balancing power in the U.S. government. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches can all check, or limit, the power of the other two branches.

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• republicanism

Multiple Choice

A political principle in favor of the selection of government officials by the people.

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• republicanism

Multiple Choice

The division of power between multiple parts of a government. For example, between the executive, judicial, and legislative branches.

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• republicanism

Multiple Choice

The principle that governments should have limited and restricted powers over the people they govern.

• limited government

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• republicanism

Multiple Choice

The division of powers between the national and state governments.

• limited government

• rule of law

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

Multiple Choice

The acceptance of the legitimacy of the law and general obedience to the law.

• limited government

• rule of law

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

Multiple Choice

The right of the citizens of a country to control that country's politics.

• limited government

• rule of law

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

Review the Practice 1.4.5 Requirements (be sure to check out that rubric before submitting):

​​Please send any questions you have about this assignment to me!

Reminders!

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "Powers are given to both federal and state governments"

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "Officials in the federal government are elected to represent the people"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "No government official can ignore the laws of the nation"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "Restrictions are placed on the powers of Congress"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional principle is reflected by "The Preamble places importance on the people as the basis of the government"?

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Rule of law