Vocabulary
How are decisions made in a Representative Democracy?
The people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
What was the secret meeting to writing the constitution called?
The Constitutional Convention
What does the idea of Popular Sovereignty mean?
The power of the government comes from all the people.
What right does the 2nd amendment protect?
The right to bear arms (own weapons)
What are the Basic Five school expectations?
Be on time
Be in Uniform
Be Prepared
Phones in locker
No Food or Gum
In what kind of government are decisions made by one person?
Authoritarianism
What do we know about the people who wrote the constitution?
They were all men, white, wealthy, owned property, and half owned slaves.
What is another name for Republicanism
Representative Democracy
What amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
What are the 5 Non-Negotiables?
Be Professional
Support Everyone's Learning
No Put-downs
Be Honest About your Actions
Be Safe
What do we call "the rules and principles by which a country, state, or organization is governed"?
Constitution
What was the name of the document that organized the U.S. BEFORE the constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Which Principle is the most related to the Amendments to the Constitution?
Individual Rights
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is going to be on our test in class tomorrow?
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
What is a principle?
A basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works.
(the big ideas behind our system of government)
What year was the constitution written?
1787
Which two Constitutional Principles are most related to the 3 Branches of Government?
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances
What 3 amendments are related to suffrage (the right to vote)?
15th, 19th, 26th
What is the title of the movie we are watching on Monday?
Coyote vs. Acme
Give 2 examples of Rights and 2 examples of Responsibilities.
Rights: Speech, Religion, Bear arms, Protest, Vote, etc.
Responsibilities: Go to school, Earn money to support family, pay taxes, etc.
Name all 7 principles of the constitution in 30 seconds
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Individual Rights
Limited Government
Republicanism
What is the main idea behind all of the Principles of the Constitution?
Protect the rights of citizens and limit the power of the government
Who gained the right to vote with the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments?
Men of all races, Women, 18 year olds
What are the 3 kinds of participants in a Democracy?
Personally Responsible
Participatory
Justice Oriented