Today's Agenda

Content Standards: HS.C.CP.1
Explain how the U.S. Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances to promote general welfare.
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Learning Target:
I can identify the major principles of the U.S. Constitution, and I can explain how each is embodied in the document.

Critical Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalism, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists​
 
Today's Agenda:

1. Background Question: Which branch of government? A) Makes the laws B) Declares war C) Interprets the laws D) Negotiates treaties E) Vetoes laws
2. Citizenship Question: Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s? 
   A. Korean War 
   B. World War I 
   C. Spanish-American War 
   D. French and Indian War
3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Activity
4. ​Reflection Question: What is one way the legislative branch checks the power of the executive branch?