Transcript Judicial Branch

Judicial Branch
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Why did the cat go
to Minnesota?
To get a mini soda!
Standard Ce.6a
Essential Understandings: The Constitution of the United States defines the
structure and powers of the national government. The powers held by
government are divided between the national government in Washington, DC,
and the governments of the 50 states.
Essential Questions: What is the structure of the national government as set out
in the US Constitution? What are the powers of the national government?
Vocabulary: judicial branch, U.S. Supreme Court
Which early
American
document
guaranteed
rights of British
citizens to the
colonists?
Which
fundamental
principle of
government
means that we
elect people to
represent us?
Which purpose
of government
according to
the Preamble to
the
Constitution is
illustrated
here?
Who may
propose
amendments
to the
Virginia
Constitution?
Who must
ratify
amendment
s to the US
Constitution
?
What
document
would you
look at if you
wanted to see
the current
structure of
the U.S.
government?
What was the
first written
plan for the
U.S.
government
but was too
weak to last?
What part of the
U.S. Constitution
lists the
purposes and
goals of the
government?
Which
purpose of
government
according to
the Preamble
is illustrated
here?
Which
fundament
al principle
is
illustrated
here?
Channel One
Break
The Supreme Court is the
highest court in the land.
The Supreme Court exercises the
power of judicial review.
This means that they can
declare a law or a
governmental action
unconstitutional.
The federal courts try cases
involving federal law and
questions involving interpretation
of the Constitution of the United
States.
Why do we need
someone to interpret
the U.S.
Constitution?
On the left side of your notes,
draw a tree with three branches.
Label each branch. Hang three
things from each branch that list
characteristics of that branch that
you have learned so far. You will
watch a video while you do this.
Homework:
Three Branches
Worksheet