Period 3, Day 6: The U.S. Constitution
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Content Objective: I will be able to identify two compromises in the U.S. Constitution.
Standard Objective: I will be able to identify information and ideas explicitly stated in the text.
Absent? Just want to review the guided notes? Slides are linked here.
Content Objective: I will be able to identify two compromises in the U.S. Constitution.
Standard Objective: I will be able to identify information and ideas explicitly stated in the text.
Absent? Just want to review the guided notes? Slides are linked here.
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Warm Up: What is a compromise? Please describe a time when you've have to compromise with someone.
Warm Up: What is a compromise? Please describe a time when you've have to compromise with someone.
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Warm Up: Please rate how well you understood last night's pre-work on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.
Warm Up: Please rate how well you understood last night's pre-work on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.
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Warm Up 3: One interesting historical fact I learned from the pre-work is…
Warm Up 3: One interesting historical fact I learned from the pre-work is…
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Building Knowledge Together: Let's make sure we're all on the same page with vocabulary!
Building Knowledge Together: Let's make sure we're all on the same page with vocabulary!
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Direct Democracy | arrow_right_alt | Different levels of government in which the power rests with the people, is exercised through representative government, and has an elected head of state. |
Federalism | arrow_right_alt | A type of government that allows citizens to be directly involved in the political process by voting on each individual issue |
Checks and Balances | arrow_right_alt | A form of government in which the representatives of the people are chosen to vote on behalf of a specific group of citizens |
Representative Democracy | arrow_right_alt | A system in which each branch of government is given specific powers so that no single branch becomes too powerful |
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When people say that politics are complicated, they are often referring to Congress. The U.S. Government has a bicameral legislature, which includes the _______ of Representatives and the _______.
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What powers does Congress have? [Check 2 that apply]
What powers does Congress have? [Check 2 that apply]
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How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
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How many senators are in the Senate?
How many senators are in the Senate?
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Applying Knowledge: If you wanted to have a big impact on the U.S. government, should you be a member of the House or the Senate?
Explain your answer under "Show Your Work." What role you would prefer to have (if you had to choose)?
Applying Knowledge: If you wanted to have a big impact on the U.S. government, should you be a member of the House or the Senate?
Explain your answer under "Show Your Work." What role you would prefer to have (if you had to choose)?
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Applying Knowledge: The Great Compromise of 1787 resulted in
Applying Knowledge: The Great Compromise of 1787 resulted in
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Applying Knowledge: The “Three-Fifths Compromise” originally contained in the Constitution referred to the
Applying Knowledge: The “Three-Fifths Compromise” originally contained in the Constitution referred to the
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Sourcing: In terms of historical context surrounding this document, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was able to create
Sourcing: In terms of historical context surrounding this document, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was able to create
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Exit Ticket: In the excerpt, Gerry claimed that he did not sign the United States Constitution for which of the following reasons?
Exit Ticket: In the excerpt, Gerry claimed that he did not sign the United States Constitution for which of the following reasons?
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Exit Ticket: Gerry made which of the following arguments regarding amending the Constitution?
Exit Ticket: Gerry made which of the following arguments regarding amending the Constitution?
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Please evaluate how well you understood today’s lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:
Please evaluate how well you understood today’s lesson on a scale from 1 to 4: