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The 3 Branches of the Federal Government
Government
Blueprint Skills that will be addressed
• Identify the 3 branches of government and the levels of government: federal, state and local.
• Using a thinking map show the roles and responsibility of each and how they impact our lives.
• Analyze Articles 1,2,and 3 of the United States Constitution, generalize what they say about each branch. Write an essay using your generalizations.
Why do we need government?
What would life be like without rules or laws?
Freedom and Security
Is There a Conflict?
September 11, 2001
World Trade Center
Grades 3-5
The Bush Administration responded quickly to American fears with the introduction of the USA Patriot Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing
Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act).
Both houses of Congress passed this 342-page document with little debate. Now broad new powers were granted the executive branch.
K-2SECURITY SEARCHES
• Read the USA Today article.
• Discuss with your group whether or not this violates your rights as a citizen.
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5M50xBz1cU&feature=endscreen&NR=1
3 Branches of Government
YOU TUBE VIDEO
WORD POWER
VESTED
ORDAIN
EQUITY
AUTHORITY
TREATIES
BALLOTOATH
RESOLUTION
ALLIANCE
CONFEDERATION
COMMERCE
ConstitutionExcerpt: Article I
Article ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Analytical CodeUse this code to help analyze Article 1, 2, or 3
Unsure
Agree With
Disagree With
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONGrades 3-5
Go to one of the following links:http://congressforkids.nethttp://constitutionus.com/
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
•SELECT AN ARTICLE TO ANALYZE. •USING A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER OF YOUR CHOICE, ILLUSTRATE WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SAYS ABOUT YOUR BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT. WRITE AN ESSAY USING YOUR GENERALIZATIONS.Rubric attached to lesson plan. Present your finding to the class.
The Three Branches of Government
• Delegates at the Constitutional Convention wanted to divide power within the federal government.
• To avoid the risk of dictatorship or tyranny, the group divided the new government into three parts
• The delegates were afraid that if a small group received too much power, the United States would wind up under the rule of another dictator or tyrant.
The Executive Branch
• Makes sure laws are obeyed• President is the head• President gets help from the Vice
President, department heads (Cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies.
What is the President’s number one job?
www.congressforkids.net
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=SOC5904
Name the Vice President and what is his role in the executive branch?
www.congressforkids.net
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=SOC5904
Who is in his cabinet and why is each important or not?
www.congressforkids.net
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=SOC5904
The Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justices
• Describe the process of becoming a supreme court justice?• How long do they serve as a supreme court justice? Do you
agree or disagree with the length of the supreme court justice term of office.
• In a small group use the debating process to convince others of your point of view. Use evidence from research to support your argument.
The Legislative Branch
This branch is made up of the Congress and government agencies.
Levels of GovernmentThe U.S. Constitution establishes a government based
on "federalism“.
FEDERAL
STATE
LOCAL
How do these people impact our lives? Use a double bubble map to compare and
contrast these levels of government.
Makes Laws
Signs laws Decides if laws are constitutional
Approves presidential appointments
Vetoes laws Are appointed by the President
Two senators from each state
Pardons people 9 justices
The number of congressman is based on population
Appoints federal judges Can overturn rulings by other judges
Establish an army and navy
Elected every four years
Enter into treaties with foreign governments
Print money (bills and coins)
Regulate intrastate (within the state) commerce
Declare war
Establish post offices and issue postage
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
State Government
EXECUTIVE BRANCH;GOVERNOR
LT. GOVERNOR
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH:GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SENATORS/
REPRESENTATIVES
JUDICIAL BRANCH:STATE COURT OF APPEALS
• Establish local governments
Provide for public health and safety • Issue licenses (driver, hunting, marriage, etc.)
Regulate intrastate (within the state) commerce
Conduct elections
Ratify amendments to the U.S. Constitution
• Exercise powers neither delegated to the national government or prohibited from the states by the U.S. Constitution (For example, setting legal drinking and
smoking ages.)
STATE GOVERNMENT
Powers Shared by National and State Government
Shared, or "concurrent" powers include: • Setting up courts
• Creating and collecting taxes
• Building highways
• Borrowing money
• Making and enforcing laws
• Chartering banks and corporations
• Spending money for the betterment of the general welfare
• Taking (condemning) private property with just compensation
Local GovernmentMacon
EXECUTIVE BRANCH:MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH:CITY COUNCIL
JUDICAL BRANCH:CITY COURT
ELECTED JUDGES
• Responsible for holding Elections
• Building AND Maintaining Roads
Decides whether local laws such as parking violations have been
broken
Writes and passeas rules that can
become ordinance
• Manage Public Utilities
Accepts or reject city budgets
• Public Safety
• Education-Hiring teachers, building schools,, and
providing transportation
• Maintaining Parks and providing safe Recreation
• Collecting taxes
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Resourceshttp://congressforkids.net
http://constitutionus.com/
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-/government/branches.html
http://www.constitution.org/cons/constitu.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5M50xBz1cU&feature=endscreen&NR=1
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/branchesofgovernment
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0774837.html
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=SOC5904