GC.19 Analyze Article III of the Constitution as it relates to judicial power, including the length of terms and the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court. P
C.20 Explain the processes of selection and confirmation of Supreme Court justices. P
What am I learning today?
Our U.S. Supreme Court, its jurisdiction, makeup and powers
Why am I learning this?
To understand how our Supreme Court impacts our life
How will I know I learned this?
When you know how the Supreme Court operates and its powers
Our graphic organizer for our lesson: GC.04 Discuss the Constitutional Convention of 1787, including the Great Compromise and the ensuing debate over ratification between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. H, P
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 •
The Legislative Branch Overview: Students will analyze the functions of the legislative branch of the federal government. GC.10 Analyze Article I and the 17th Amendment of the Constitution as they