Constitution Unit Begins This Week! YAY!
Day 1 -- We will look at the Philosophy of Government HW assignment
- What role does the government play in society? – Think about this, this is opinionated
- Can a government become too big or too small? Provide a reason for your answer. How can we, the citizens, solve this problem? (opinionated)
- What is the "social contract?"
- How does a government ensure it is doing the best job it can for all citizens? Provide an example. (opinionated)
- What is a "tabula rasa?"
- How can a government fail its citizens? Provide an example. (opinionated)
- What type of government do you think is the best? Explain… (opinionated)
Day 2 -- The Constitution Unit begins!
- The Articles of Confederation...
- What were good things for the Articles and Confederation?
- Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
Day 3 & 4 -- The Constitution continues!
- The Preamble! -- What are the goals of the Preamble?
- Why is the FIRST branch of the government the Legislative?
- Which house of Congress do you think benefits the smaller states? Larger states? More directly associated with the people? Why is there a BIGGER & littler house of Congress?
- Why is the Legislative branch bicameral?
- Which is the Lower/Upper House? Why are they Upper and Lower?
- How does a bill become a law?
- What are the powers of Congress?
- What are the powers denied to Congress?
- Why is the legislative branch the first branch in the Constitution?
