Transcript Quiz, Quiz, Trade Cards Principles of American Government Influential Historic Documents

Quiz, Quiz, Trade Cards
Principles of American Government
Influential Historic Documents
Grades 8, 10 and 11
Quiz, Quiz, Trade Instructions
• Print the slides. Laminate and cut out the
rectangles. There is a matching term and
definition.
• Each student receives a card. Students mix
around the room. Teacher can play if there is an
odd number of students or may “buddy” two
students.
• Students quiz each other on their card and then
exchange the cards.
• Students repeat the procedure with different
partners until time is called.
• Management tip: have students raise their
hands when looking for a partner.
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Limited
Government
• Powers of
government are
restricted by the
Constitution.
• Location in the
Constitution:
Articles I, II, III
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Republicanism
• Voters hold the
sovereign power and
elect representatives
to exercise power for
them.
• Location in
Constitution:
Preamble and Article I
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Checks and
Balances
• Each of the three
branches of
government
exercises some
control over the
others, sharing
power among
them.
• Location in the
Constitution:
Articles I, II, III
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Federalism
• Power is divided
between the
national and state
governments,
limiting central
power.
• Location in the
Constitution: 10th
Amendment
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Separation of
Powers
• Each branch of
government has its
own
responsibilities and
limitations.
• Location in the
Constitution:
Articles I, II, III
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Popular
Sovereignty
• Authority for
government flows
from the people and
they rule through their
representatives.
• Location in the
Constitution:
Amendment IX and
the Preamble
Basic Principles of the U.S.
Constitution
Individual
Rights
• Unalienable rights
guaranteed to all
citizens.
• Location in the
Constitution:
Preamble and the Bill
of Rights