U.S. Government History

Facts in a Nutshell Mrs. Ashford

U.S. Government

Activity 1• U.S. Constitution and Purpose Video and Quiz • 1-10 On sheet of paper

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Activity 2

Notetaking1. U.S. History of People Rights2. U.S. History Documents3. U.S. Constitution Framework

America has only been in existence for 239

What Year did we declare our independence?

People’s Rights

•White males with property•White males• Native Americans treaty-reservations• Freed black men and women•Women • Children-Child Labor Laws

• All Minorities• People w/disabilities• LGBT• Healthcare for all• Current- Immigration Reform

History Documents • Declaration of Independence• Articles of Confederation• U.S. Constitution • Bill of Rights• Emancipation Proclamation

U.S. Constitution Framework

• Preamble

• 7 Articles

• 27 Amendments

Preamble

•The Preamble lists the reasons that the 13 original colonies separated from their mother country, and became an independent nation.

•Article 1: Legislative Branch: the U.S. Congress makes the laws for the United States.

•Article 2: Executive Branch: the President, Vice-President, Cabinet, and Departments.

•Article 3: Judicial Branch: the Supreme Court decides court cases according to US Constitution.

•Article 4: States' powers: States have the power to make and carry out their own laws.

•Article 5: Amendments: The Constitution can be changed. New amendments can be added to the US Constitution with the approval.

•Article 6: Federal powers: The Constitution and federal laws are higher than state and local laws.

•Article 7: Ratification: The Constitution was presented to George Washington and the men at the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, Representatives from twelve out of the thirteen original states signed the Constitution.

27 Amendments

•1-10 Bill of Rights

•Other 17 Amendments

Homework• Create booklet on 27 Amendments to the Constitution in

Chapter 3 of Textbook

• Complete tonight for class tomorrow-will be checked for grade-no booklet zero

Activity 3• Assessments

1. People’s Rights2. History Documents3. U.S. Constitution Framework

Assessment 1Place People Rights in Order• Children• All minorities• All women• White male with property• People with disabilities• Freed black men and women• White male• LGBT• Native American reservations• Immigration reform• Healthcare for all

Assessment 2Place Documents in Correct Order• All other policies• Declaration of Independence• Emancipation Proclamation• Native American Treaty• U.S. Constitution with amendments• Articles of Confederation

Assessment 3 Part One

• Write out U.S. Constitution Framework

Assessment 3 Part Two Match Articles 1-7 with correct Title

• A. federal powers• B. Amendments• C. Ratification• D. Legislative• E. States Power• F. Judicial • G. Executive