2 February 2015

Do Now: Prepare yourself to watch a brief clip explaining the origins of Black History Month. Number and write 3-5 facts from the video.

Your essay was due several days ago; you need to turn it in for credit. (Stapled: Rubric, Essay, Organizer)

Today, I will be able to explain the 6 goals to the U.S. Constitution and the 5 principles of our government. I will be able to explain the origins of Black History Month.

Video Comprehension

Who is credited with the founding of Black History Month? Why did he feel it was necessary to chronicle

the achievements of African Americans ? What do we know about his background?

What year did we as an entire nation begin to recognize Black History Month?

Why was February selected to celebrate Black History Month?

Weekly Rundown

2 February: Read, answered, and reviewed sections 8.1/8.2: Origins of Black History Month.

3 February: The amendment process and quiz on 8.1/2

4 February: Review the amendment process, how does government work Benjamin Banneker

5 February: Quiz Amendments 1-27

6 February: Read 8.5 and answer Qs 1-7 on page 235.

Goals

The goals of our government are clearly stated in the Constitution’s preamble. Form a more perfect union Establish justice Ensure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty

Principles Popular sovereignty

Citizens have a say in who represents them Limited government

Belief that the government’s power should be checked (9th and 10th Amendments)

Federalism Divided and shared powers between the state and

federal government. Federal government is the Supreme law of the land.

Separation of powers Creation of 3 branches of government: (Articles 1-3)

Checks and balances Make sure one branch doesn’t become too powerful.

Principles

Introduction to Black History Month

Origins of Black History Month

Constitution

Constitution

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Crash Course Constitution