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1 T U E S D A Y F E B R U A R Y 7, C I V I C S I N T H E N E W S, 1 0 P O I N T S, C Story Executive Order Update Ukraine Mauritius Flu 3 Details Summary (30 words in complete sentences)

2 CIVICS IN THE NEWS Absent students are excused. Students wishing to improve their grade can Google CNN students news, watch the newscast, write a summary at least 30 words long, have a parent sign it and turn it in to Mr. Harbaugh. or Find any news story about U.S. government, write at least a 30 word summary, have a parent sign it and turn it in to Mr. Harbaugh.

3 Yes HOMEWORK TONIGHT? #52 Hard Copy? mrharbaugh.com > Homework Page 40 points 2 attempts/ highest counts

4 TODAY S LEARNING TARGET C.3.5 How is the U.S. Constitution amended?

5 WORKBOOK PAGE 35 ASSIGNMENT 51

6 WORKBOOK PAGE 35 2/3 Both chamber of the U.S. Congress 1 each state Vote for a national convention 0 3/4 each state Legislative Branch vote yes State conventions are held and vote yes 3/4

7 WORKBOOK PAGE 35 An Amendment changes the U.S. Constitution Is ratified by the states does not involve the Executive Branch Is a two step process that requires much more agreement. Cannot be overturned by the Judicial Branch 2/3 Both chamber of the U.S. Congress 27 each state Vote for a national convention 0 A Law only requires a 51% majority vote in both chambers of Congress The Executive Branch approves or rejects a law. A law can be overturned by the Judicial Branch as unconstitutional. 3/4 each state Legislative Branch vote yes Complete sentences and at least 30 words. State conventions are held and vote yes 3/4

8 WORKBOOK PAGE 35 An Amendment changes the U.S. Constitution Is ratified by the states does not involve the Executive Branch Is a two step process that requires much more agreement. Cannot be overturned by the Judicial Branch A Law only requires a 51% majority vote in both chambers of Congress The Executive Branch approves or rejects a law. A law can be overturned by the Judicial Branch as unconstitutional.

9 GAME TIME

10 2/3 3/4 federal ratification state proposal legislative executive judicial WB page 36. You may write only the answers. 1. The 2 steps to amend the U.S. Constitution are and. 2. If the federal branch proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it requires members of both houses to vote yeah. 3. Ratification of a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution happens only at the level.

11 2/3 3/4 federal ratification state proposal legislative executive judicial WB page 36. You may write only the answers. 1. The 2 steps to amend the U.S. Constitution are proposal and ratification. 2. If the federal branch proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it requires members of both houses to vote yeah. 3. Ratification of a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution happens only at the level.

12 2/3 3/4 federal ratification state proposal legislative executive judicial WB page 36. You may write only the answers. 1. The 2 steps to amend the U.S. Constitution are proposal and ratification. 2. If the federal branch proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it requires members of both houses to vote yeah. 3. Ratification of a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution happens only at the level.

13 2/3 3/4 federal ratification state proposal legislative executive judicial WB page 36. You may write only the answers. 1. The 2 steps to amend the U.S. Constitution are proposal and ratification. 2. If the federal legislative branch proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it requires 2/3 members of both houses to vote yeah. 3. Ratification of a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution happens only at the level.

14 2/3 3/4 federal ratification state proposal legislative executive judicial WB page 36. You may write only the answers. 1. The 2 steps to amend the U.S. Constitution are proposal and ratification. 2. If the federal legislative branch proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it requires 2/3 members of both houses to vote yeah. 3. Ratification of a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution happens only at the state level.

15 QUESTION 1 Amending the U.S. Constitution is done entirely through the. A. Executive Branch B. Legislative Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Committee

16 QUESTION 1 Amending the U.S. Constitution is done entirely through the. A. Executive Branch B. Legislative Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Committee

17 QUESTION 2 What are the two steps, in order, to amend the U.S. Constitution? A. suggest and approval B. approval and suggest C. proposal and ratification D. ratification and proposal

18 QUESTION 2 What are the two steps, in order, to amend the U.S. Constitution? A. suggest and approval B. approval and suggest C. proposal and ratification D. ratification and proposal

19 QUESTION 3 All 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been proposed at the level. A. state B. federal C. local D. judicial

20 QUESTION 3 All 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution have been proposed at the level. A. state B. federal C. local D. judicial

21 QUESTION 4 How many states are needed to ratify a proposed amendment? A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2 D. 1/3

22 QUESTION 4 How many states are needed to ratify a proposed amendment? A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2 D. 1/3

23 QUESTION 5 How many members of the U.S. House and Senate are needed to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2 D. 1/3

24 QUESTION 5 How many members of the U.S. House and Senate are needed to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2 D. 1/3

25 QUESTION 6 The President of the U.S veto an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the U.S. Supreme Court strike down an amendment as unconstitutional. A. can, cannot B. can, can C. cannot, can D. cannot, cannot

26 QUESTION 6 The President of the U.S veto an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the U.S. Supreme Court strike down an amendment as unconstitutional. A. can, cannot B. can, can C. cannot, can D. cannot, cannot

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