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