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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... Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate The Senate is made up of two senators from each state, regardless of the number of people living in that state. Senators serve for a period of years called a term. Read Article I ...
... Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate The Senate is made up of two senators from each state, regardless of the number of people living in that state. Senators serve for a period of years called a term. Read Article I ...
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... senator: 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 ...
... senator: 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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... Senate are each made up of many members. They are required to meet once each year. The 20th Amendment provides that the meeting begins in January and continues during weekdays for much of the rest of the year, with occasional days off ...
... Senate are each made up of many members. They are required to meet once each year. The 20th Amendment provides that the meeting begins in January and continues during weekdays for much of the rest of the year, with occasional days off ...
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... senator's time. In addition he or she may attend a hearing on a forum, or research issues Doe. Next Wednesday there is a vote law that will increase income taxes if passed. This is a law about which voters in your district are very ...
... senator's time. In addition he or she may attend a hearing on a forum, or research issues Doe. Next Wednesday there is a vote law that will increase income taxes if passed. This is a law about which voters in your district are very ...
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... Senators and representatives have certain privileges. They receive a yearly salary and can vote on the amount of that ... Senate are required to keep a “journal” of their proceedings and to publish it so that the public can learn about ...
... Senators and representatives have certain privileges. They receive a yearly salary and can vote on the amount of that ... Senate are required to keep a “journal” of their proceedings and to publish it so that the public can learn about ...
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