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Transcript of Welcome to 8 th Grade U.S. History Mr. Hughes. Current Events Set 14 1. “ A Day That Will Live in...
Welcome to 8th Grade
U.S. HistoryMr. Hughes
Current Events Set 141. “A Day That Will Live in Infamy: Americans
Remember on 73rd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.”Japan’s sneak attack (12/7/1941) on Hawaii naval
base marked entry of the U.S. into World War II.
2,408 men died and 1,178 were wounded, 12 ships sunk, 323 aircraft destroyed
Zero
Tomb & Memorial
Current Event #22. “Greece Protests British Museum After it Lends
Russia Controversial Parthenon Marble Statue (438 BC).” Amid sanctions (economic not cultural), river god, Ilissos
statue will go on display in Russia’s Hermitage Museum.
Parthenon sculptures were “acquired” by Lord Elgin in the early 1800’s; Greece demands their return
Current Event #33. “12 Year-old Boy (7th grader) Commits Suicide
Allegedly After Bullying for Being a Cheerleader.”Did Folsom Middle School & district do enough
after complaints were made known by the parents?
Parents went to the school with multiple complaints; ultimately deciding to homeschool
Ronin Shimizu
Current Event #44. “Cruel & Unusual? Senate Intelligence Committee
Report Reveals CIA’s Brutal Interrogation Techniques.”Report claims Americans were deceived about torture
methods & treatment of terror suspects after 9/11.
Some experts think this will embolden terrorists to want to hurt the United States or Americans living overseas
Current Event #5
Costs less than $1 a shot and is cleared for use by ship captains for self defense
5. “U.S. Navy Unveils New Futuristic (LAWS) Laser Weapon System Deployed in the Persian Gulf.”
Weapon is fired using a video game-like controller and can shoot drones, helicopters and small boats.
26th
Amendment
Abolitionof slavery
PollTax
18th
Amendment
IncomeTaxes
January20th
TwoTerms
January3rd
14th
Amendment19th
Amendment
Suffrage15th
Amendment
Electing a President
Election day: Citizens 18 and older vote for President
The candidate with the most votes in each statewins that state’s total electoral votes. (Winner take all)
The number of “electors” equals the state’s total number of senators + representatives. Winning the states with
the largest populations counts a lot.
There are 538 “electors” inThe U.S.; a candidate needs a majority;(at least 270/538) to become President
Getting the most popular votes or winning the most states doesn’t guarantee victory
If no one gets 270 Electoral votes, or a tie, the House of Rep chooses the Pres.
Think – Pair - Share
What do you think accounts for the population patterns?
Electing the President… where do people live?
History Standard: 8.2
Why do they live there?
Three Branches of Government
House State’s population (435) Term: 2 years Minimum age: 25 Citizenship: 7 years Residency: elected state
Senate 2 per state (100) Term: 6 years Minimum age: 30 Citizenship: 9 years Residency: inhabitant
of state
Term: life Appointed by
President (9) Approved by:
Senate Minimum age:
none Citizenship: U.S.
Term: 4 years Limit: 2 terms = 8
years Minimum age: 35
Citizenship natural born
Residency: 14 years Voted by: citizens
Chosen by Electoral College
Legislative / Congress Executive / PresidentJudicial /
Supreme Court
The Electoral College
“Electors”Senators = 100 +Representatives = 435 +Washington, DC = 3Total votes = 538
Winner = 269 + 1 = 270
Popular votes = all the votes from every state added together (doesn’t guarantee victory)
Electoral votes = the votes that each state is worth based on its population & representation
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Electing the President
Constitution CollageDue: Wednesday (12/17)
B = 6 pictures plus captions & descriptions– 1 representing the Preamble (1 of the 6 goals)– 1 representing the Legislative Branch– 1 representing the Executive Branch– 1 representing the Judicial Branch– 1 representing one of the Bill of Rights (1-10)– 1 representing another Amendment (11-27)
A = 10 pictures plus captions– All of the above + 4 free choice pictures &
descriptions (Preamble, Branches or Amendments)
Constitution Collage
The Supreme Court reviews laws to make sure they are Constitutional. The Justices also can declare an act of the President unconstitional.
Judicial Branch: Article III The Preamble: Provide for the Common Defense
One goal of the government stated in the Preamble is to protect and defend the United States. The government has military forces like the Army, Navy and Marine Corps to do this.
2nd Amendment
The 2nd Amendment protects all Americans of legal age to own or
possess certain types of firearms for our own protection or use.
Constitution Collage
This is President Obama meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq. He is acting as Chief of State and meeting with a world leader
Executive Branch: Article II Legislative Branch: Article I
This is the House of Representatives. They are voting in Congress and deciding whether or not an idea
called a “Bill” will become a law.
13th Amendment The 13th Amendment abolished
slavery after the Civil War. It made slavery illegal and freed slaves in the
South.
Three Branches of Government
Enumerated Powers (required) 1. $ = Taxation, Currency, Counterfeiting 2. Commerce, trade, copyrights, patents 3. Citizenship, impeachment, military 4. Declare war, Approve treaties &
appointments Implied Powers (not specified) 5. “Make all laws necessary & proper” * Hamilton = broad / flexible / loose * Jefferson = narrow / rigid / strict
What do they do? Responsibilities
Legislative
Congress
House Senate
“Article 1”Section 8
Age =25Term = 2
Citizen = 7
Age =30Term = 6
Citizen = 9
Three Branches of Government
1. Sign, veto, enforce laws2. Foreign relations (State dept.)3. Negotiates treaties4. Appoints federal judges &
ambassadors5. Selects cabinet secretaries6. Executive orders & pardons
What do they do? Responsibilities
Executive Branch
President
Vice Pres Cabinet
Article 2
Age = 35Term = 4
Citizen = naturalResident = 14
Three Branches of Government
1. Reviews new laws2. Can declare Presidential
actions unconstitutional3. Reviews lower court cases4. Operates courts of appeal5. Chief Justice presides over
impeachment trials.6. Decides cases of Treason
What do they do? Responsibilities
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Federal Courts
Article 3