BELLWORK
Essential Question
10/3/2016
WRITE IN NOTEBOOK
What is the structure and function of the United States
government?
Structure-construct or arrange according to a plan;
give a pattern or organization to.
Function-work or operate in a proper or particular
way.
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Candidate
Votes
Ms. Perez (REP) 42
Mr. Johnson (DEM)
60
Mr. Amari (GRE) 31
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Which Presidential candidate will you vote for?
Candidate
Votes
Hillary Clinton 65
48.9%
Donald Trump
68
31.6%
45.1%
23.3%
51.1%
Enumerated
powers
U.S. Congress
U.S. House of
Representatives
U.S. Senate
House of
Representatives
impeach
Congress is
divided into a
House of
Representatives
and a Senate
Term and qualifications
for the House of
Representatives are
explained - (25 years
old, citizen for 7 years,
must live in the state
they represent)
Explains how districts
are determined
The House of
Representatives has a
Speaker
The federal
government’s
power comes
directly from
the
Constitution
Power of
impeachment
U.S. Senate
impeach
The Senate
has 100
members, 2
from each
state (30
years old,
citizen for 9
years, live in
the state they
represent)
Vice President
is president of
the Senate
and vote to
break ties
Senate
conducts
impeachment
trial
Senate
decides
whether or
not to
remove
someone
from office
State
legislatures
decide how
congression
al elections
are held
Congress
decides how
frequently it
will meet
Congress has
the power to
change election
rules to protect
voters
Each house can judge
elections, create their own
rules to manage themselves,
must have a majority present
in order to conduct business
and keep a journal of their
activitie
Members are paid
by the U.S.
Treasury, they
cannot hold
another office
while serving in
Congress
The House is
where all
taxing and
spending bills
start
How a bill
becomes law
Only the
House can
introduce a
bill that
involves
taxes
BELLWORK 10/4/2016 ANSWER AND WHY
Item
The poster below is from a recent election.
Doug is pro-immigration!
Doug is pro-military!
Vote for Doug
Doug is pro-immigration!
Doug is pro-military!
Based on the poster, what
conclusion can be drawn about
the candidate?
Vote for Doug
A
Doug is running for judge.
B
Doug is running for mayor.
C
Doug is running for president.
D
Doug is running for city council.
Elastic clause
Implied powers
Necessary and
proper
Delegated powers
Enumerated
Powers
Regulate trade
Declaration of war
Coin money
Naturalization
laws
Immigration
Determine
naturalization
laws
Specific and
“necessary and
proper” powers
are listed in this
section
Any other
powers are for
the states
Most important
powers are the
ability to set
taxes and
spending of
federal money
Congress has the
power to coin
money, create the
postal service,
army, navy and
lower federal
courts, and to
declare war.
Congress could
not ban slavery
until 1808
Guarantees the
rights of the
accused
Congress has to
account for
money being
spent
Congress cannot
give titles
Explains the
power of the
states
Write a summary statement answering this
question using what you have learned from
the reading and activity sheet. Include the
following information in your summary: a
clear introduction, information and
examples from the text, related civics
content vocabulary, and an appropriate
concluding statement.
The President and Vice President (and Cabinet) make up
the executive branch
The qualifications to be president are: be a natural born
citizen, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the U.S.
for at least 14 years
The powers of the president fall into five broad
categories:
Chief Executive – the president is in charge of executive
departments and offices
Commander in Chief – commander of the military
Chief Diplomat – the president has the power to make
treaties; the executive branch decides on the United
States’ foreign relations or dealings with other countries
in order to achieve national goals
Power to Nominate – the president can nominate for
high offices
Power to Pardon - the president can grant pardons
The key function of the executive branch is to enforce
and implements laws
The president presents to Congress a State of the Union
Section. 1. The executive Power shall be vested in
a President of the United States of America. He
shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years,
and, together with the Vice President, chosen for
the same Term, be elected,
Who is in charge of the executive branch and how
long is their term?
No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a
Citizen of the United States, at the time of the
Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to
the Office of President; neither shall any Person be
eligible to that Office who shall not have attained
to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen
Years a Resident within the United States
What are the qualifications to be President?
The President and Vice President, they
serve for a four year term
Natural born citizen, 35 years old, lives
in the U.S. for at least 14 years
That the President must take an oath of
office
Commander in Chief
In charge of executive departments
Grant pardons, except for impeachment
Make Treaties
armed forces
Ambassadors
Ministers and consuls
Supreme Court Judges
Other offices of the U.S.
presidential appointments
Give Congress a State of the Union
Convene Congress for special
circumstances
Receives Ambassadors and other
ministers
Ensures that laws are being properly
executed
impeachment
convicted of treason, bribery, or other high
crime
1. Give Congress a State of the Union
Convene Congress for special circumstances
he shall receive Ambassadors and
other public Ministers; he shall take
Care that the Laws be faithfully
executed, and shall Commission all
the Officers of the United States.
What job responsibilities are
described in this statement?
Receives Ambassadors and
other ministers
Ensures that laws are being
properly executed
Section. 4. The President, Vice How can the President or Vice
President and all civil Officers President be removed from
of the United States, shall be
office?
removed from Office on
Impeachment for, and
impeachment
convicted of treason, bribery, or
Conviction of, Treason,
other high crimes
Bribery, or other high Crimes
and Misdemeanors.
BELLWORK 10/05/16 ANSWER AND WHY
The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor.
According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than
Todd to be elected mayor?
A. her political policies
B. her college education
C. her campaign promises
D. her experience working in government
Powers of the Supreme Court
Original Jurisdiction - the power of a court to be the first
to hear a case on a specific topic; for the U.S. Supreme
Court this involves cases concerning conflicts between
Congress and the president and in cases in which a state
is a party
Appellate Jurisdiction – the power to hear appeals of
cases which have been tried in lower courts; this applies
to all cases not under original jurisdiction
The key function of the judicial branch is to interpret
laws.
The federal courts will decide arguments over how to
interpret the U.S. Constitution, all laws passed by
Congress, arguments involving states, and in agreements
with other nations.
Section. 1. The judicial Power of the
United States shall be vested in one
supreme Court, and in such inferior
Courts as the Congress may from time
to time ordain and establish.
What is established in Article III,
Section 1? What vocabulary term is
related to this section?
The Supreme Court and other
courts that Congress can
establish.
U.S. Supreme Court
The Judges, both of the supreme and
What are the qualifications for judges
inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices to hold their office?
during good Behaviour, and shall, at
stated Times, receive for their Services a
Good behavior
Compensation, which shall not be
diminished during their Continuance
in Office.
Section. 2. The judicial Power shall
What types of cases does the
extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, Supreme Court hear?
arising under this Constitution, the
Laws of the United States, and Treaties
made, or which shall be made, under
The federal courts will
their Authority;--to all Cases affecting
Ambassadors, other public Ministers
decide arguments over
and Consuls;--to all Cases of admiralty
how to interpret the
and maritime Jurisdiction;--to
Constitution, all laws
Controversies to which the United
passed by Congress, and
States shall be a Party;--to
our nation’s rights and
Controversies between two or more
responsibilities in
States;-- between a State and Citizens
agreements with other
of another State,--between Citizens of
nations. In addition,
different States,--between Citizens of
federal courts can hear
the same State claiming Lands under
Grants of different States, and
disputes that may arise
between a State, or the Citizens
between states, between
thereof, and foreign States, Citizens or
citizens of different states,
Subjects.
and between states and the
federal government.
In all Cases affecting Ambassadors,
other public Ministers and Consuls,
and those in which a State shall be
Party, the supreme Court shall have
original Jurisdiction.
What important power is explained
in this section?
In all the other Cases before
mentioned, the supreme Court shall
have appellate Jurisdiction, both as to
Law and Fact, with such Exceptions,
and under such Regulations as the
Congress shall make.
What important power is explained in
this section?
Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases What type of trial is being described
of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and in this passage?
such Trial shall be held in the State
where the said Crimes shall have been
Jury trial
committed; but when not committed
within any State, the Trial shall be at
Where do these trials take place?
such Place or Places as the Congress
may by Law have directed.
The state where the crime was
committed
Section. 3. Treason against the United What crime is being described in
States, shall consist only in levying
Article III, Section 3? Define this crime
War against them, or in adhering to
in your own words.
their Enemies, giving them Aid and
Comfort. No Person shall be convicted
of Treason unless on the Testimony of
Treason - going to war against
two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or the United States or giving
on Confession in open Court.
“aid or comfort” to an enemy.
Prompt 1
Although many people believe that the three
branches of government are equal, the legislative
branch is actually the most powerful. Use
evidence from your readings and graphic
organizer to argue why you think this statement
is correct or incorrect.
Prompt 2
Explain what you think are the most important
functions and powers of each branch. Use
evidence from your readings and graphic
organizer to explain your argument.
Bellwork 10/06/16
Answer and why
Which public policy view is reflected in
the headline?
A. racial discrimination
B. racial prejudice
C. racial tolerance
D. racial equality
ARTICLE I
Legislative Branch
MAKES LAWS
House of
Representatives
ARTICLE II
ARTICLE III
ExecutiveBranch
JUDICIAL Branch
ENFORE LAWS
Senate
QUALIFICATIONS 25 years
old, citizen for 7 years,
must live in the state they
represent
QUALIFICATIONS 30 years
old, citizen for 9 years,
they must live in the state
they represent
POWERS & FUNCTIONS
SPECIFIC TO THE HOUSE
Power of impeachment,
Bills start here involving
taxes taxes
POWERS & FUNCTIONS
SPECIFIC TO THE SENATE
Impeachment trial & decide
whether or not to remove
from office; approve treaties
for ratification
POWERS & FUNCTIONS OF BOTH HOUSES
Have the power to change laws in order to protect voters
Each house can judge elections, create their own rules to
manage themselves, must have a majority present in order to
conduct business and keep a journal of their activities
Determine naturalization laws
Congress has the power to coin money, create the postal
service, army, navy and lower federal courts, and to declare
war.
INTREPRET LAWS
President
Supreme Court
QUALIFICATIONS natural born citizen, 35 years
old and lives in the U.S. for at least 14 years
QUALIFICATIONS good behavior
POWERS & FUNCTIONS
The President is Commander in Chief, Chief
Executive, and Chief Diplomat. He has the power
to appoint positions, grant pardons and make
treaties.
The President gives the State of the Union and
can convene Congress in special circumstances
Vice President is president of the Senate and
votes in order to break a tie
POWERS & FUNCTIONS
The Supreme Courts holds the power
of original jurisdiction and appellate
jurisdiction.
The federal courts will decide
arguments over how to interpret the
Constitution, all laws passed by
Congress, arguments involving states,
and in agreements with other nations.