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Learning Activity 3.8
Learning Activity 3.8
The U.S. Constitution and its 27 Amendments contains 7,591 words. How many words does the Idaho State Constitutions have? How does Idaho compare with other states in the union? One of the joyous things about state governments is that each may be different in so many ways, from its geography, its climate and the demographics of its population; but most also have many similarities like the fact that all have a legislative (legislature), executive (governor) and judicial branch (including a state supreme court) in its government. To learn more about some of the similarities and differences, please look at the website listed below, and do the following:
- Go to the site below and read the brief introduction to state constitutions:
- Take a look at Idaho's constitution by clicking on Idaho. Open each section and note how many words it has and how long it takes to read it. Browse through the text as you will be referring to it for one of your assignments for this lesson - the Declaration of Rights is a good start.
- Go to at least two other states' constitutions and compare the same facts.
Task: Create a google Doc, and write a one page summary about how Idaho's Constitutions is different from the other two. Compare and Contrast the similarities and differences. Write those thoughts down on your doc and turn it into SLATE.
Learning Activity 3.9
Learning Activity 3.9
At what age can you get your driver's permit? Depending on what state you live in, the answer is different. This is because each state has its own government and laws. This web quest will help you learn more about state powers and governments.
Save the answers to the questions at the bottom of each page in the document below; you will submit it to SLATE
Learning Activity 3.10
Learning Activity 3.10
In Counties Work, students learn about local government by playing a county official responding to citizen requests. They must keep citizens happy and manage county resources responsibly. Are citizens making sensible requests? Which department of local government has the solution? Do taxes need to be raised or lowered to keep a balanced budget? How will citizens react—and what’s the best action when crisis strikes? Challenges come from all directions in this fast-paced game!
Step one: Follow the Link and play the game
Play this game and take notes about what happens and what takes place. After you have finished the game, you will need to write a one page summary of the game, and what you learned. Make sure that you refer to the notes that you took during this game to hep you complete this task.
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