Ch 1 - Constitution - Class 3

4. How does the Constitution exemplify the concepts of "separation of powers" and "checks and balances"?  
5. What is the process for amending the Constitution?
6. Why is Marbury v. Madison still significant today?

1. Supreme Court: EQ #6 - Marbury v. Madison
• Watch segment on Marbury v. Madison (Transcript)
• Explain the significance of the case (Oyez Site)
2. Constitutional Law: EQ #4 - Checks and Balances
• Open the Checks and Balances chart
• Highlight each of the checks in your Constitution (Use the .pdf you already started marking up for the Eminent Domain case)
3. Constitutional Law: EQ #5 - Amending the Constitution
• Find the Article that outlines amendment procedures
• Create a chart to demonstrate the four ways to amend the Constitution
4. Twitter: Romney's RNC Acceptance Speech

Ch 1 - Constitution - Class 2

3. What do the Federalist Papers reveal about the framers' intentions?

1. Primary Source Analysis: EQ #3 and Federalist Papers 10, 51, 78
2. Constitutional Law Case Study: Eminent Domain
• Download Constitution into notetaking app of your choice
• Kelo v. City of New London
3. Twitter: Gov. Romney's Acceptance Speech at the GOP Convention
• Learn expectations under Twitter tab on top of blog
• Understand how to livetweet the speech with correct hashtag

Ch 1 - Constitution - Class 1

1. How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

2. What were the key compromises developed at the Constitutional Convention? 

1. Reading Quiz: Ch 01
2. Forms of Power: Film Analysis
3. EQ #1 & EQ #2: Creating a Constitution
4. Understanding HW: How to look at the schedule (i.e. 3-2-1)
5. Twitter: GOP Convention