United States Citizenship Handbook Name Period # (Beaulieu- Social Studies)
Principles of the United States Government Vocabulary Popular Sovereignty Describe (P.215) Picture or Cartoon Limited Government Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Republicanism
The Constitution of the United States Preamble (P.215 & 225) What is the Preamble? The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these three words? What are the six goals of the Preamble?
Basic Rights of American Citizens (The rights of Americans fall into three broad categories. Name and describe each category.) (P.222)
Democratic Ideals Vocabulary as referenced in the Declaration of Independence & Constitution Directions: In the left column under the vocabulary word, define it. In the right hand column, record any references that you can find in the Declaration of Independence and/or Constitution to this ideal. An example is completed for you. Per capita By or for each person Definition Document Reference (Constitution and/or Dec. of Ind.) Per capita is demonstrated in the Constitution in the Preamble where it states, We the People (Preamble of the Constitution) Justice Equity
Pursuit of Happiness Definition Document Reference (Constitution and/or Dec. of Ind.) Liberty Diversity
Common Good Definition Document Reference (Constitution and/or Dec. of Ind.) Truth
What is the Bill of Rights? (P.236) Bill of Rights Amendment 1 What is Guaranteed in each of these amendments? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Amendment 11 What did it do? 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Finishing up the Amendments What is the process to amend the Constitution?
Constitution BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH WHO IS THIS GROUP? WHAT ARE THESE TWO BODIES? THE TITLE OF THESE TWO PEOPLE? What is the supreme law of the land? Federal and State Powers (P.216) National Government National and State Government State Government
Article 1 (Legislative Branch- P.219) Also known as Where do they meet? The main power of the legislative branch is the power to House of Representatives Total number of representatives: Length of Service: Qualifications: Senate Total number of representatives: Length of Service: Qualifications: Who do they represent? Who do they represent? Representation based on: (How are the representatives divided between states?) Representation based on: (How are the representatives divided between states?) Roles and Powers of Congress
How a Bill Becomes a Law (Create a visual or describe the steps to how a bill becomes a law. - P.220) What is a Lobbyist? Lobbyists How they work with legislators?
Where the head of this branch live? Article 2 (Executive Branch P.220) The main power of the Executive Branch is the power to Length of Service: Qualifications Powers and Duties of the President What is the role of the Cabinet and Vice President in the Executive Branch?
What is the rule of law? Article 3 (The Judicial Branch P.221) District Court How many District Courts are there? What kind of cases do they hear? How many Appeals Courts are there? Appeals Court What kind of cases do they hear?
Supreme Court Meets in Number of Justices Who are they appointed by? Who are they approved by? Length of Service Describe three tasks (powers) of the Supreme Court. How did the Marbury v. Madison case change the Supreme Court? (explain in detail)
Checks and Balances (Textbook P.217) Why did the Framers create this system of checks and balances?
Democrats (Position on these issues) Political Parties Republicans (Position on these issues) Education: Education: Environment: Environment: Health Care: Health Care: Budget/Economy: Budget/Economy: Civil Rights: Civil Rights: Gun Control/ Crime: Gun Control/ Crime: Resources for this page: - http://www.ontheissues.org/democratic_party.htm - http://www.ontheissues.org/republican_party.htm
How the President is Elected? (The Electoral College) Problems with the Electoral College In which elections did a person win the popular vote but lose the election? Include the electoral numbers.
Rights of American Citizens (P.222) Duties of American Citizens (P.223) Responsibilities of American Citizens (P.223)
Key People to Know In Government President: Duties: Vice President: Duties: Chief Justice: Duties: Speaker of the House: Duties: Senate Majority Leader: Duties:
Washington State Senator: Duties: Washington State Senator: Duties: Wash. State Representative: (10 th Dist.) Duties: Washington State Governor: Duties:
Call to Action What are some ways that Americans can participate in democracy?