8USH

14 November 2016

Bellwork - In your composition notebook

Today you will need: Composition notebook, notes,
pen/pencil
Record todays Date and Objectives:
14 November 2016
Objectives: Students will...
a. Explain the purpose of the Constitution as outlined in the
preamble
b. Explore the role and functions of the Legislative Branch.
Journal: Think of a time that you felt bullied or picked on.
How did it make you feel?

The Preamble

The Preamble
We the People of the United States, in Order to
form a more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves
and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America.
What does the Preamble tell us about the
Constitution?

Separation of Powers
Why does the Constitution have separation of powers?

Separation of Powers
Why does the Constitution have separation of powers?
Separation of powers divides the power of government
so that no one branch can gain too much power.

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

Minimum Age
Citizenship status
Must live in

Term length

House of
Representatives

Senate

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Minimum Age

25

Citizenship status
Must live in

Term length

Senate

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Minimum Age

25

Citizenship status

For 7 years

Must live in

Term length

Senate

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Minimum Age

25

Citizenship status

For 7 years

Must live in

State in which they are

elected

Term length

Senate

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Minimum Age

25

Citizenship status

For 7 years

Must live in

State in which they are

elected

Term length

2 years

Senate

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Senate

Minimum Age

25

30

Citizenship status

For 7 years

Must live in

State in which they are

elected

Term length

2 years

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Senate

Minimum Age

25

30

Citizenship status

For 7 years

For 9 years

Must live in

State in which they are

elected

Term length

2 years

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Senate

Minimum Age

25

30

Citizenship status

For 7 years

For 9 years

Must live in

State in which they are

elected

State in which they are

elected

Term length

2 years

Congress - Requirements for Members

Position

House of
Representatives

Senate

Minimum Age

25

30

Citizenship status

For 7 years

For 9 years

Must live in

State in which they are

elected

State in which they are

elected

Term length

2 years

6 years

Powers Granted to Congress

1.

Powers Granted to Congress

1. Taxation
2.

Powers Granted to Congress

1. Taxation
2. Borrowing money
3.

Powers Granted to Congress

1. Taxation
2. Borrowing money
3. Regulating interstate commerce
4.

Powers Granted to Congress

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Taxation
Borrowing money
Regulating interstate commerce
Money: coining money, punishing counterfeiters

Powers Granted to Congress

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Taxation
Borrowing money
Regulating interstate commerce
Money: coining money, punishing counterfeiters
Establishing a national post office

Powers Granted to Congress

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Taxation
Borrowing money
Regulating interstate commerce
Money: coining money, punishing counterfeiters
Establishing a national post office
Establishing an army and navy; organizing the
military

Powers Granted to Congress

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Taxation
Borrowing money
Regulating interstate commerce
Money: coining money, punishing counterfeiters
Establishing a national post office
Establishing an army and navy; organizing the
military
7. Declare war

End of class
14 November 2016
Objectives: Students will...
a. Explain the purpose of the Constitution as outlined in the
preamble
b. Explore the role and functions of the Legislative Branch.
Homework: Use your book and notes to help you complete
study guide page 3.
Note: We will finish page 2 tomorrow in class.
Perform one random act of kindness.