DC Government
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Ruben Ochoa
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How do the structure and principles of the U.S. Constitution influence the way government operates today?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a reason the Articles of Confederation did not work well?
The government was too strong
The government was too weak
There were too many amendments
It had a powerful executive branch
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Multiple Choice
What are the three main parts of the U.S. Constitution as described in the images?
The Bill of Rights, The Amendments, The Articles
The Preamble, The Articles, The Amendments
The Declaration, The Articles, The Bill of Rights
The Introduction, The Laws, The Rights
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Open Ended
Explain the concepts of popular sovereignty and republicanism as fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are principles established by the U.S. Constitution?
Limited government
Federalism
Separation of powers
Absolute monarchy
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Fill in the Blanks
The Constitution protects the rights of individuals from government
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Open Ended
How do the three branches of government relate to the principle of separation of powers described in the Constitution?
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Multiple Choice
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for passing laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Military Branch
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Open Ended
Explain how the elastic clause expands the powers of Congress.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are powers of the President?
Granting pardons
Making treaties
Appointing Supreme Court Justices
Passing laws
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Multiple Choice
How has the role of Congress changed from the first Congress to today?
Members now work nearly year-round and introduce thousands of bills annually.
Members now serve only part-time and introduce very few bills.
Members are no longer responsible for passing laws.
Members are appointed rather than elected.
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Open Ended
Discuss how the ability of the three branches to limit one another can lead to conflict in the federal government.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is required for an amendment to be proposed to the U.S. Constitution?
A 2/3 vote in both the House and the Senate
A simple majority in the House
A 3/4 vote in the Senate
Approval by the President
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are ways an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be ratified?
By state legislatures in 3/4 of the states
By a national referendum
By state conventions in 3/4 of the states
By a 2/3 vote in the Supreme Court
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Open Ended
Explain why only a small fraction of proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been ratified. What factors contribute to this outcome?
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Notes
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Essay on the Bill of rights (one page)
Why is the Bill of rights so important in your life. Why are civil liberties vital in American Society. Upload to blackboard. Mention several amendments
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Multiple Choice
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
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Multiple Choice
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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Agenda
Wednesday Quiz on Blackboard'
Catch up on Blackboard day (assignments)
Essay on the Amendments and Upload on Blackboard (due today)
Finish the song lyrics and upload them on Blackboard.
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Open Ended
Why is the separation of powers important in state constitutions, and how does it affect the functioning of state governments?
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Open Ended
After learning about the structure and principles of the U.S. Constitution, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?
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What are some key principles of federalism as outlined in the U.S. Constitution?
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