We the PeopleGood Year Books, 2001 - Education Introduce students to each part of the Constitution by means of two-page activity sheets: a "Read-and-Answer" page that prompts them to find answers as they scour the Constitution's articles and amendments, and a "Take Another Look" page that helps students develop the skills of thinking citizens through activities such as debating important issues, researching today's leaders, and more. A final "You Be the Judge" chapter poses three legal cases relating to different parts of the Constitution. After students write their opinions, they read the Supreme Court's decision on a similar case. The full text of the Constitution is included. Grades 5-9. Suggested resources. Answer key. Good Year Books. 91 pages. |
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... read it and understand it—and to provoke thoughtful responses to the issues ... Article includes a number of sections. In longer articles, such as those ... Article VII. The first ten Amendments are often referred to as the Bill of Rights ...
... read it and understand it—and to provoke thoughtful responses to the issues ... Article includes a number of sections. In longer articles, such as those ... Article VII. The first ten Amendments are often referred to as the Bill of Rights ...
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... Read Article I, Section III, Clause 1 (page 71). The senators' terms are staggered so that every two years only one-third of the senators are up for election. How long is the term of a senator? Why is staggering terms a good idea? Read ...
... Read Article I, Section III, Clause 1 (page 71). The senators' terms are staggered so that every two years only one-third of the senators are up for election. How long is the term of a senator? Why is staggering terms a good idea? Read ...
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... Read Article I, Section II, Clause 2 (page 70). Read Article I, Section III, Clause 3 (page 71). comparing the qualifications of senators and representatives. ARTICLEI:THELEGISLATIVEBRANCH✰7youthinkisimportant ...
... Read Article I, Section II, Clause 2 (page 70). Read Article I, Section III, Clause 3 (page 71). comparing the qualifications of senators and representatives. ARTICLEI:THELEGISLATIVEBRANCH✰7youthinkisimportant ...
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... Read Article I, Section II, Clause 5 (page 71). Who presides over the House of Representatives? In addition to those who preside over the congressional sessions, there are other leaders in each house of Congress as well. There are two ...
... Read Article I, Section II, Clause 5 (page 71). Who presides over the House of Representatives? In addition to those who preside over the congressional sessions, there are other leaders in each house of Congress as well. There are two ...
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... Read Article I, Section II, Clause 3 (page 70). How often is the “actual enumeration” of people in each state done? When was the last census done? Senators and representatives have certain privileges. They receive a yearly salary and ...
... Read Article I, Section II, Clause 3 (page 70). How often is the “actual enumeration” of people in each state done? When was the last census done? Senators and representatives have certain privileges. They receive a yearly salary and ...
Contents
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ARTICLE IIEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT | 22 |
ARTICLE IIITHE JUDICIAL BRANCH | 28 |
ARTICLE IVSTATE TO STATE | 34 |
You Be the Judge | 60 |
AGuidetoCitedCases | 66 |
ConstitutionalResources | 86 |
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