INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION UNIT Essential questions: What is the proper role of the government?

How does the American government function? Corresponding sections in textbook: Chapter 2, Section 3 Essential vocabulary: constitution executive legislative judicial federalism judicial review Electoral College Bill of Rights amendment veto states rights Federal Reserve By the end of this unit, you will be able to: Define key vocabulary dealing with the structure of the U.S. government Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Electoral College Explain how different views of the role of government shaped the United States Debate current issues dealing with the Bill of Rights Explain how court cases move through the judicial system Explain how a bill becomes a law Research presidential candidates positions and to write a position paper Use websites effectively for research Tentative quiz date: Monday, Sept. 24 (DFG) Tuesday, Sept. 25 (H)