SSCG3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the United States Constitution.
c. Explain the fundamental principles upon which the United States Constitution is based; include
the rule of law, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.
Opening:
- CNN News
- USAtestprep video: Federalism
Work session:
- Worksheet on Federalism Episode 4: Students will watch the CC#4 video and complete the handout on it.
- Students are giving class time to complete missed assignments.
- Homework and missed homework
- Venn Diagram
ˈa diagram representing mathematical or logical sets pictorially as circles or closed curves within an enclosing rectangle (the universal set), common elements of the sets being represented by the areas of overlap among the circles.
Students are to create a venn diagram illustrating how the US Constitution divides power between the Federal government and the states.