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The Constitution
Unit 2
Standards:
SSCG3 Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
a. Analyze debates during the drafting of the Constitution, including the Three-Fifths Compromise, the Great Compromise, and the Commerce Clause.
b. Analyze how the Constitution addresses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
c. Explain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty.
d. Explain the key ideas in the debate over ratification made by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
a. Describe the structure, powers, and limitations of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as described in the Constitution.
b. Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
SSCG5 Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.
a. Explain and analyze the relationship of state governments to the national government.
b. Define and provide examples of enumerated, implied, concurrent, reserved, and denied powers.
c. Analyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments as it relates to current issues.
d. Analyze the Supremacy Clause found in Article VI and the role of the U.S. Constitution as the “supreme law of the land.”
e. Describe the roles of Congress and the states in the formal process of amending the Constitution.
SSCG6 Analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
SSCG7 Demonstrate knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights. (repeats in Unit 4)
a. Define civil liberties as protections against government actions (e.g., First Amendment).
b. Define civil rights as equal protections for all people (e.g., Civil Rights Act, Brown v. Board of Education, etc.)
c. Analyze due process of law as expressed in the 5th and 14th amendments, as understood through the process of incorporation.
d. Identify how amendments extend the right to vote.
Essay Date:
February 10, 2020
Test Date:
February 12, 2020
Online Textbook:
Chapter 2 - Origins of American Government - Sections 3-4
Chapter 3 - The Constitution - Sections 1-4
Chapter 4 - The Federal System - Sections 1-4
Online Resources:
American Government - Foundations of American Government
American Government - Federalism
American Government - Civil Rights v. Civil Liberties
Games:
Agenda
Notes
Resources
Dr. Gordon Lloyd - The Constitutional Convention as a Four Part Drama
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