judicial branch page 15 why did the cat go to minnesota? to get a mini soda!
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Judicial BranchJudicial BranchPage 15
Why did the cat go to Minnesota?
To get a mini soda!
Standard Ce.6a
Essential Understandings: The Constitution of the United States defines the structure and powers of the national government. The powers held by government are divided between the national government in Washington, DC, and the governments of the 50 states.
Essential Questions: What is the structure of the national government as set out in the US Constitution? What are the powers of the national government?
Vocabulary: judicial branch, U.S. Supreme Court
Which early American document
guaranteed rights of British citizens to the
colonists?
Which fundamental principle of government
means that we elect people to represent us?
Which purpose of government according to
the Preamble to the
Constitution is illustrated
here?
Who may propose
amendments to the
Virginia Constitution?
Who must ratify
amendments to the US
Constitution?
What document would you
look at if you wanted to see
the current structure of
the U.S. government?
What was the first written plan for the
U.S. government but was too
weak to last?
What part of the U.S. Constitution
lists the purposes and goals of the
government?
Which purpose of
government according to the Preamble is illustrated
here?
Which fundamental principle
is illustrated
here?
Channel One Break
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.
The Supreme Court exercises the power of judicial review.
This means that they can declare a law or a
governmental action unconstitutional.
The federal courts try cases involving federal law and
questions involving interpretation of the Constitution of the United
States.
Why do we need
someone to interpret the U.S.
Constitution?
On the left side of your notes, draw a tree with three branches. Label each branch. Hang three
things from each branch that list characteristics of that branch that you have learned so far. You will watch a video while you do this.
Homework:Three Branches
Worksheet
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