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4.14 Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including

purposes of government (listed in the Preamble)

seperation of powers

branches of government

checks and balances

recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st Amendment)

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Watch the video on the US Constitution

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We are going to be watching videos and doing activities that correspond to the videos.

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Questions:

1. What are the first 3 words in the Preamble?

2. How does the government "provide for the common defense"?

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The Preamble of The Constitution Schoolhouse Rock

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Questions:

1. What does "We the People" mean?

2. What does being a good citizen mean to you?

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Read Aloud We the Kids by David Catrow FOR PRIMARY KIDS read by Mrs Dorsey

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Questions:

1. What are the three branches of government?

2. What does each branch of government do?

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3 Branches of Government | Kids Educational Video | Kids Academy

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Questions:

1. How does Congress keep the President in check and balance?

2. From the video, who elects judges, and how do they elect them?

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We are going to go through the PowerPoint after learning about the Constitution and answer the True or False questions.

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1. How many articles and amendments does the Constitution have?

2. What is the 8th Amendment?

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Preamble:

1: We The People

2: The Military

Part 2:

1: The people of the United States

2: Answers may vary, but along the lines of following the laws and helping your community

Separation of Power

1: Judicial, Executive, Legislative

2: Judicial- Supreme Court and helps keep laws just, Executive- the president and carries laws passed by Congress, Legislative- is led by Congress and they purpose and pass new laws

Checks and Balances

1: They can veto laws the president passes

2: Congress, they vote yes or no

Bill of Rights

1: 7 Articles and 27 Amendments

2: Protection from cruel and unusual punishment