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PART 1THE
PREAMBLE
WRITE IT
PART 2SHORT
ANSWER FUN
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Define the term “constitution”, and explain why we love
constitutions.
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Identify, describe, and give examples of
three of the roles or “hats” of the
President
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Completely define “implied
powers”, using examples.
SHORT ANSWER FUN
What is the difference between the
Establishment Clause and the Free
Exercise Clause?
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Define “the Bill of Rights”, and explain two reasons for the addition of the Bill of Rights to
the Constitution in 1791.
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Define “the Cabinet”, and describe the two
roles of its members.
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Define “jurisdiction”, and describe the jurisdiction of the
federal court system.
SHORT ANSWER FUN
If I were accused of a crime, what rights would I
have?
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Why didn’t the Framers let the people,
Congress, or the states select the President?
SHORT ANSWER FUN
Identify two ways in which a student’s rights are
protected and two ways in which a student’s rights
are limited in public schools.
SHORT ANSWER FUN
What is the Commerce
Clause, and why is it so important?
SHORT ANSWER FUN
How is the Constitution
amended, and why is this process
important?
PART 4WHERE IN
THE CONSTITUTION?
WHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION?
You will get a list of 10 things that appear in the ConstitutionFirst team to identify the exact
location (Article, Section, Clause)
Earns 500 points
PART 5CHECKS AND BALANCES
CHECKS AND BALANCESHow does each branch check the other?
One at a time, each group can state how one branch checks another. Once you make a repeat, your group is done!
You must begin your statement by stating which branch is checking which
branch.
100 points each
CHECKS AND BALANCESFor example …
The legislative checks the executive by
Congress impeaching Congress impeaching the Presidentthe President
PART 6ODD ONE
OUT
You will see a set of four terms
One term does not fit with the other three
Identify the term and why it doesn’t fit with the others
200 points each
ODD ONE OUT
ODD ONE OUTSpeech
Religion
Choice
Assembly
ODD ONE OUTSenator
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
The CIA
ODD ONE OUTTax
Welfare
Enforce Laws
Coin money
ODD ONE OUTTammy Baldwin
Ron Johnson
Jim Sensenbrenner
Scott Walker
ODD ONE OUTMajority Opinion
Chief Justice
District Courts
Speaker of the House
ODD ONE OUTEnumerated
Reserved
Implied
Nonlegislative
ODD ONE OUTpardon
impeach
appoint
veto
PART 7HEADLINES!
WHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION?
You will get a list of fake news headlines that apply to topics
and terms from the Constitution
First team to identify one term or topic for each
Earns 500 points
PART 8IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
For each situation, determine if it is constitutional and state what part of the Constitution applies
200 points possible
One chance per group
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
Congress passes an amendment to the Congress passes an amendment to the Constitution without allowing the states Constitution without allowing the states
to have a say.to have a say.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
Congress passes an amendment to the Congress passes an amendment to the Constitution without allowing the states Constitution without allowing the states
to have a say.to have a say.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO - V States must ratify amendments – either ¾
legislatures of ¾ ratifying conventions
Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene and menorah during December to and menorah during December to support a majority of its citizens support a majority of its citizens
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene Mequon City Hall has a nativity scene and menorah during December to and menorah during December to support a majority of its citizens support a majority of its citizens
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO – AM I
The Establishment Clause
The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop
rebellion.rebellion.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop
rebellion.rebellion.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - II, 2, 1
President is Commander in Chief
A defendant is forced to take A defendant is forced to take the witness stand in a trialthe witness stand in a trial
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
A defendant is forced to take A defendant is forced to take the witness stand in a trialthe witness stand in a trial
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO – AM V
No self incrimination – the right to remain silent
The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop
rebellion.rebellion.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
The President calls out National Guard The President calls out National Guard troops to go to Sudan and help stop troops to go to Sudan and help stop
rebellion.rebellion.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - II, 2, 1
President is Commander in Chief
A Wisconsin state law overrules a A Wisconsin state law overrules a federal law passed by Congress.federal law passed by Congress.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
A Wisconsin state law overrules a A Wisconsin state law overrules a federal law passed by Congress.federal law passed by Congress.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO - VI, 2
Federal law is supreme
A person wears a t-shirt that says A person wears a t-shirt that says “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic
Party eventParty event
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
A person wears a t-shirt that says A person wears a t-shirt that says “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic “Impeach Obama” at a Democratic
Party eventParty event
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - AM 1
Freedom of Speech / Expression
The federal courts hear a case about a The federal courts hear a case about a studentstudent’’s rights being violated in a s rights being violated in a
public school.public school.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
The federal courts hear a case about a The federal courts hear a case about a studentstudent’’s rights being violated in a s rights being violated in a
public school.public school.
IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - III, 2, 1
The jurisdiction of the federal courts includes the Constitution
PART 9GET
ELECTORAL
GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %
Popular Vote
Electoral Votes
% Electoral
Vote
Alex Black(D) 55,000,000 39 167 31
Paula Cherry (R) 70,000,000 50 371 69
Lisa Lavender (I) 15,000,000 11 0 0
GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %
Popular Vote
Electoral Votes
% Electoral
Vote
Alex Black(D) 55,000,000 39 167 31
Paula Cherry (R) 70,000,000 50 371 69
Lisa Lavender (I) 15,000,000 11 0 0
GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %
Popular Vote
Electoral Votes
% Electoral
Vote
Grace Green (D)
20,000,000 40 135 25
Julia Gray (R) 18,000,000 36 161 30
Phil White (I) 12,000,000 24 242 45
GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %
Popular Vote
Electoral Votes
% Electoral
Vote
Grace Green (D)
20,000,000 40 135 25
Julia Gray (R) 18,000,000 36 161 30
Phil White (I) 12,000,000 24 242 45
NO ONE – GOES TO THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %
Popular Vote
Electoral Votes
% Electoral
Vote
Shannon Blue (D)
35,000,000 44 272 51
Wendy Red (R)
40,000,000 50 266 49
Oscar Gold (I) 5,000,000 6 0 0
GET ELECTORALCandidate Popular Vote %
Popular Vote
Electoral Votes
% Electoral
Vote
Shannon Blue (D)
35,000,000 44 272 51
Wendy Red (R)
40,000,000 50 266 49
Oscar Gold (I) 5,000,000 6 0 0
PART 10
THE TESTMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlankOdd One Out
HeadlinesIs it Constitutional?
Election ResultsShort Answer
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