Constitution Test Study Guide for Day 1 next week!
-What are the qualifications to be the President
-How many members are there in the Electoral College?-How many votes are needed to win the Electoral College?
-What are four powers of the President?
-How many members are in the House of Representatives and which states do they benefit?
-How long is a House of Reps member's term?
-What are the qualifications to be in the House of Reps?
-How many members are in the Senate and which states do they benefit?
-How long is a Senator's term?
-What are the qualifications to be in the Senate?
-How does a Bill become a LAW!
-What are the powers of Congress?
-What are some powers denied to Congress?
-What are the powers denied to the states?
-How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
-How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Welcome to Trimester II
Zooooooom Info: 920 2495 7857Day 1
In Class: Constitution Test Part I -- When finished, watch the video podcast below on the Checks and Balances system and Articles IV, V, VI, and VII.
Watch the following Video Podcast below and answer the following Q's in your SS Journal for a HW grade due by Day 2
1. Which branch of government is the most powerful branch?
2. Draw the triangle of Checks & Balances in your notes and label the three branches. Draw one arrow to and from each branch and write down how they "check" each other the way it is done in the video podcast.
3. What does the Constitution say about the relationships between the states?
4. How does an amendment get added to the Constitution?
5. List a brief explanation for each of the Bill of Rights according to the following flick below the Video Podcast
Bill of Rights Flick
Checks and Balance Triangle
HW: Q's from above due in the SS Journal due by Day 2!
Day 2
In Class: Introduce the Bill of Rights! -- Amendment X = Federalism!
Federalism Flick!
HW: None!
Day 3
In Class: Continue with the Amendments to the Constitution!
HW: None!