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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... Congress , which has the power to make new laws and to change old ones . This power to make laws is given to the two groups of lawmakers that make up the Congress , the Senate and the House of Representatives . The Senate The Senate is ...
... Congress , which has the power to make new laws and to change old ones . This power to make laws is given to the two groups of lawmakers that make up the Congress , the Senate and the House of Representatives . The Senate The Senate is ...
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Pamela Marx. Exploring the Constitution When Congress Is in Session , Who Takes the Lead ? The House of Representatives and the Senate are each made up of many mem- bers . They are required to meet once each year . The 20th Amendment ...
Pamela Marx. Exploring the Constitution When Congress Is in Session , Who Takes the Lead ? The House of Representatives and the Senate are each made up of many mem- bers . They are required to meet once each year . The 20th Amendment ...
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... house of Congress . Find out who currently holds these positions and identify the leaders by name . Identify the current majority and minority party for each house of Congress . List the majority and minority leader and whips for each ...
... house of Congress . Find out who currently holds these positions and identify the leaders by name . Identify the current majority and minority party for each house of Congress . List the majority and minority leader and whips for each ...
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... House of Representatives . The number of people who live in a state ... Congress votes on cannot become effective until the next election of ... Congress is in session . The writers of the Constitution included this provision so that it ...
... House of Representatives . The number of people who live in a state ... Congress votes on cannot become effective until the next election of ... Congress is in session . The writers of the Constitution included this provision so that it ...
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... Congress , see what you can find out about your state government . Is the state legislature made up of one house ( unicameral ) or two houses ( bicameral ) ? Find out the name or names of that house ( or houses ) and who your ...
... Congress , see what you can find out about your state government . Is the state legislature made up of one house ( unicameral ) or two houses ( bicameral ) ? Find out the name or names of that house ( or houses ) and who your ...
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