DC Government

Open Ended

How do the structure and principles of the U.S. Constitution influence the way government operates today?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason the Articles of Confederation did not work well?

• The government was too strong

• The government was too weak

• There were too many amendments

• It had a powerful executive branch

Multiple Choice

What are the three main parts of the U.S. Constitution as described in the images?

• The Bill of Rights, The Amendments, The Articles

• The Preamble, The Articles, The Amendments

• The Declaration, The Articles, The Bill of Rights

• The Introduction, The Laws, The Rights

Open Ended

Explain the concepts of popular sovereignty and republicanism as fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are principles established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Limited government

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Absolute monarchy

Open Ended

How do the three branches of government relate to the principle of separation of powers described in the Constitution?

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for passing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

Open Ended

Explain how the elastic clause expands the powers of Congress.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are powers of the President?

• Granting pardons

• Making treaties

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Passing laws

Multiple Choice

How has the role of Congress changed from the first Congress to today?

• Members now work nearly year-round and introduce thousands of bills annually.

• Members now serve only part-time and introduce very few bills.

• Members are no longer responsible for passing laws.

• Members are appointed rather than elected.

Open Ended

Discuss how the ability of the three branches to limit one another can lead to conflict in the federal government.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is required for an amendment to be proposed to the U.S. Constitution?

• A 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate

• A simple majority in the House

• A 3/4 vote in the Senate

• Approval by the President

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be ratified?

• By state legislatures in 3/4 of the states

• By a national referendum

• By state conventions in 3/4 of the states

• By a 2/3 vote in the Supreme Court

Open Ended

Explain why only a small fraction of proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been ratified. What factors contribute to this outcome?

Notes
Project

Essay on the Bill of rights (one page)
Why is the Bill of rights so important in your life. Why are civil liberties vital in American Society. Upload to blackboard. Mention several amendments

Finish Lyrics
Check Blackboard access

DC Government

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Agenda

Wednesday Quiz on Blackboard'

Catch up on Blackboard day (assignments)

Essay on the Amendments and Upload on Blackboard (due today)


Finish the song lyrics and upload them on Blackboard.

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Open Ended

Why is the separation of powers important in state constitutions, and how does it affect the functioning of state governments?

Open Ended

After learning about the structure and principles of the U.S. Constitution, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?

Open Ended

What are some key principles of federalism as outlined in the U.S. Constitution?