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PART 1THE

PREAMBLE

WRITE IT

PART 2SHORT

ANSWER FUN

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Define the term “constitution”, and explain why we love

constitutions.

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Identify, describe, and give examples of

three of the roles or “hats” of the

President

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Completely define “implied

powers”, using examples.

SHORT ANSWER FUN

What is the difference between the

Establishment Clause and the Free

Exercise Clause?

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Define “the Bill of Rights”, and explain two reasons for the addition of the Bill of Rights to

the Constitution in 1791.

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Define “the Cabinet”, and describe the two

roles of its members.

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Define “jurisdiction”, and describe the jurisdiction of the

federal court system.

SHORT ANSWER FUN

If I were accused of a crime, what rights would I

have?

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Why didn’t the Framers let the people,

Congress, or the states select the President?

SHORT ANSWER FUN

Identify two ways in which a student’s rights are

protected and two ways in which a student’s rights

are limited in public schools.

SHORT ANSWER FUN

What is the Commerce

Clause, and why is it so important?

SHORT ANSWER FUN

How is the Constitution

amended, and why is this process

important?

PART 4WHERE IN

THE CONSTITUTION?

WHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION?

You will get a list of 10 things that appear in the ConstitutionFirst team to identify the exact

location (Article, Section, Clause)

Earns 500 points

PART 5CHECKS AND BALANCES

CHECKS AND BALANCESHow does each branch check the other?

One at a time, each group can state how one branch checks another. Once you make a repeat, your group is done!

You must begin your statement by stating which branch is checking which

branch.

100 points each

CHECKS AND BALANCESFor example …

The legislative checks the executive by

Congress impeaching Congress impeaching the Presidentthe President

PART 6ODD ONE

OUT

You will see a set of four terms

One term does not fit with the other three

Identify the term and why it doesn’t fit with the others

200 points each

ODD ONE OUT

ODD ONE OUTSpeech

Religion

Choice

Assembly

ODD ONE OUTSenator

Secretary of Defense

Vice President

The CIA

ODD ONE OUTTax

Welfare

Enforce Laws

Coin money

ODD ONE OUTTammy Baldwin

Ron Johnson

Jim Sensenbrenner

Scott Walker

ODD ONE OUTMajority Opinion

Chief Justice

District Courts

Speaker of the House

ODD ONE OUTEnumerated

Reserved

Implied

Nonlegislative

ODD ONE OUTpardon

impeach

appoint

veto

PART 7HEADLINES!

WHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION?

You will get a list of fake news headlines that apply to topics

and terms from the Constitution

First team to identify one term or topic for each

Earns 500 points

PART 8IS IT

CONSTITUTIONAL?

For each situation, determine if it is constitutional and state what part of the Constitution applies

200 points possible

One chance per group

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

Congress passes an amendment to the Congress passes an amendment to the Constitution without allowing the states Constitution without allowing the states

to have a say.to have a say.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

Congress passes an amendment to the Congress passes an amendment to the Constitution without allowing the states Constitution without allowing the states

to have a say.to have a say.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

NO - V States must ratify amendments – either ¾

legislatures of ¾ ratifying conventions

Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene and menorah during December to and menorah during December to support a majority of its citizens support a majority of its citizens

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene and menorah during December to and menorah during December to support a majority of its citizens support a majority of its citizens

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

NO – AM I

The Establishment Clause

The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop

rebellion.rebellion.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop

rebellion.rebellion.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

YES - II, 2, 1

President is Commander in Chief

A defendant is forced to take A defendant is forced to take the witness stand in a trialthe witness stand in a trial

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

A defendant is forced to take A defendant is forced to take the witness stand in a trialthe witness stand in a trial

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

NO – AM V

No self incrimination – the right to remain silent

The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop

rebellion.rebellion.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop

rebellion.rebellion.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

YES - II, 2, 1

President is Commander in Chief

A Wisconsin state law overrules a A Wisconsin state law overrules a federal law passed by Congress.federal law passed by Congress.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

A Wisconsin state law overrules a A Wisconsin state law overrules a federal law passed by Congress.federal law passed by Congress.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

NO - VI, 2

Federal law is supreme

A person wears a t-shirt that says A person wears a t-shirt that says “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic

Party eventParty event

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

A person wears a t-shirt that says A person wears a t-shirt that says “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic

Party eventParty event

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

YES - AM 1

Freedom of Speech / Expression

The federal courts hear a case about a The federal courts hear a case about a studentstudent’’s rights being violated in a s rights being violated in a

public school.public school.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

The federal courts hear a case about a The federal courts hear a case about a studentstudent’’s rights being violated in a s rights being violated in a

public school.public school.

IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

YES - III, 2, 1

The jurisdiction of the federal courts includes the Constitution

PART 9GET

ELECTORAL

GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %

Popular Vote

Electoral Votes

% Electoral

Vote

Alex Black(D) 55,000,000 39 167 31

Paula Cherry (R) 70,000,000 50 371 69

Lisa Lavender (I) 15,000,000 11 0 0

GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %

Popular Vote

Electoral Votes

% Electoral

Vote

Alex Black(D) 55,000,000 39 167 31

Paula Cherry (R) 70,000,000 50 371 69

Lisa Lavender (I) 15,000,000 11 0 0

GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %

Popular Vote

Electoral Votes

% Electoral

Vote

Grace Green (D)

20,000,000 40 135 25

Julia Gray (R) 18,000,000 36 161 30

Phil White (I) 12,000,000 24 242 45

GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %

Popular Vote

Electoral Votes

% Electoral

Vote

Grace Green (D)

20,000,000 40 135 25

Julia Gray (R) 18,000,000 36 161 30

Phil White (I) 12,000,000 24 242 45

NO ONE – GOES TO THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES

GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %

Popular Vote

Electoral Votes

% Electoral

Vote

Shannon Blue (D)

35,000,000 44 272 51

Wendy Red (R)

40,000,000 50 266 49

Oscar Gold (I) 5,000,000 6 0 0

GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %

Popular Vote

Electoral Votes

% Electoral

Vote

Shannon Blue (D)

35,000,000 44 272 51

Wendy Red (R)

40,000,000 50 266 49

Oscar Gold (I) 5,000,000 6 0 0

PART 10

THE TESTMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlankOdd One Out

HeadlinesIs it Constitutional?

Election ResultsShort Answer