Graphic Organizer for This Lesson: GC.05 Describe the purposes and functions of government as outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution. P What am I learning today? Our Constitution’s Preamble
Graphic Organizer for Lesson: GC.06 Describe limited government within the Constitution, including: • Checks and balances • Popular sovereignty • Civilian control of the military • Rule of law •
BELLWORK – This can be group work – put everyone’s name on it. Choose three (3) US (Federal) House of Representative Members (outside of Tennessee) from 3 different states. We
GC.13 Describe the process of how a bill becomes a law. P What am I learning today? The steps it takes for a bill to become a law Why am
GC.14 Identify the Tennessee representatives and senators to U.S. Congress. P, T What am I learning today? Who is our Federal legislators Why am I learning this? To know who
GC.15 Describe the powers of U.S. Congress, including: • Appropriations • Declaration of war • Commerce • Implied powers • Confirmations • Necessary and proper clause H What am I
GC.16 Analyze Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including: • Appointments • Oath of office • Commander-in-chief of the military • Powers of the
GC.17 Identify major departments of the executive branch, including: • Defense • State • Education • Treasury • Justice P What am I learning today? The major departments of the
GC.18 Explain the Electoral College system, and compare and contrast arguments for and against it. G, H, P What am I learning today? How our Electoral College operates Why am
