"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Week of Nov. 18-22, 2k24

Is it really almost Thanksgiving?...Wow

Continue our Constitution Unit!

Constitution Test Day 3 this week - Study Guide!
  • What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
  • What are the qualifications to be in the House of Reps, Senate & President
  • How long is each person's term:  House of Reps, Senate, President & Supreme Court Justice?
  • List 10 powers of Congress
  • List 2 powers of the President
  • What is the sole power of the Supreme Court?
  • How many members are in the House of Reps, Senate, Supreme Court?
  • Which house of Congress benefits the larger states in population? Why?
  • Which house of Congress benefits the smaller states in population?  Why?
  • Who is the tie-breaking vote in the Senate?
  • What are the "relations among the states" in the Constitution?
  • What are the two steps in passing an amendment?
  • How does a bill become a law?
  • Why is it important for presidents to "choose their justices wisely?"
  • How does each branch of government "check" each other to ensure one branch does not abuse its powers?
  • How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
  • Why is it important for a president to "choose wisely" when appointing a Supreme Court Justice?
  • How many Conservatives & Liberals are on the current Supreme Court
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This week!
  • Article III - Supreme Court
  • Checks & Balance System
  • Article IV - Relations Among States
  • Article V - How to pass an Amendment
  • The Bill of Rights!