I. Bellwork A. If you had a choice, who should have the power to amend the US Constitution – just over 50% of the American people, or five out of nine US Supreme Court Justices? Explain.  B. Explain an amendment that you would like to add to the Constitution II.  Objectives: Explain the structure, function, […]

I. Bellwork Many modern day presidents use executive orders in times of crisis or to expand programs they believe in. Do you think presidents should have this sweeping power over the 320 million Americans in the United States? Since recent presidents are usually elected by only half of the country, is the executive order too […]

I Bellwork:  Questions & Answers C03s1Federal and State Power Based upon the graphic, what powers do the Federal Government and State Government share under the Constitution Based upon the graphic, what powers solely belong to the  Federal Government? Based upon the graphic, what powers solely belong to the  State Governments? II  Objectives: Review and discuss […]

I. Bellwork A. Chapter 3.1 Page 73 of book online Based upon the diagram What checks does the Executive branch have for the Legislative branch? What checks does the Judicial branch have for the Executive branch? What checks does the Legislative branch have for the Executive branch? How can the Executive branch influence the Judicial branch? […]

I. Bellwork Questions & Answers  A. On ILearn – Marbury v Madison (Judicial Review) What wasMarbury seeking?  Pg1 Explain why the Judiciary Act of 1789 used by Marbury was ruled unconstitutional? Pg 2 What must the Supreme court do when an act of Congress conflicts with the Constitution? What are the three principles of judicial […]

I. Bellwork  What problem are both these quotations addressing?  Define despotism.  Which do you agree with and why? II. Objectives: Identify the problem facing the Framers, as expressed from different viewpoints in two primary source quotes Define the six basic principles around  which the Constitution is built. Read the Constitution and identify where  in the […]

I. Bellwork Q&A A. One thing you know well about this chapter is……………….  B. One thing you are confused about in this chapter is………………….  C. How I can improve upon in the next chapter is by……………….. II.  Objectives: Identify and explain the three concepts of government that influenced the American colonies Explain the significance of […]

I. Bellwork“Our government under the proposed [Constitution], will be guarded by a repetition of the strongest cautions against excesses [abuse of power]. In the senate the sovereignties [powers] of the several states will be equally represented; in the house of representatives, the people of the whole union [all the states] will be equally represented; and, […]

I. Bellwork: On iLearn 2.4 Worksheet II. Objectives: Identify the main stances of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists between 1787 and 1789   Understand the key debates surrounding the ratification of the constitution, including an extended republic, the House of Representatives, the Senate, executive power, the judiciary, and a bill of rights   Interact with the ideas, perspectives, […]