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Do Now. Read over the first amendment (from yesterday’s packet). What does it mean? Write down an example of something the first amendment allows you the freedom to do. Interpretations of the constitution. What are ways to interpret the constitution?. Interpretations.

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  1. Do Now • Read over the first amendment (from yesterday’s packet). What does it mean?Write down an example of something the first amendment allows you the freedom to do.

  2. Interpretations of the constitution What are ways to interpret the constitution?

  3. Interpretations • There are different views on how to read the Constitution: • Originalism • Attempts to figure out the original meaning and purpose of the document • Living Constitution • Interprets Constitution in a flexible manner, to fit contemporary times

  4. Legislation simulation How does a bill become a law?

  5. Checks and Balances • Gives each branch a way to check/control the other branch. • Prevents one branch from having too much power.

  6. Checks and Balances: Example • A bill becoming a law: • Bill introduced into the House or Senate. • Needs majority vote. • Must go through same process in other house. • Bill goes to President. • He signs it- bill becomes a LAW • President vetoes- bill goes back to Congress. • Congress can override with 2/3rd vote and bill becomes a LAW. • Supreme Court can interpret the law and declare the law unconstitutional (Judicial Review).

  7. Legislation Simulation • Read over the directions and see if you have any questions

  8. Groups Group 1 AGAINST: Abe, Suzie, Mayukha, Bobby Group 1 FOR: Andres, Alex, Regan, Aditya Group 2A: Juho, Amile, Will, Sheryl Group 2B: Tania, Harry, Aram* Group 3A: Kate, Videh, Eli, Evan Group 3B: Guivenson, Phil, Tim* * Editor

  9. Proposed Bill TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE, LHS REQUIRES STUDENTS TO DRESS ACCORDINGLY. MALE STUDENTS MUST WEAR SLACKS, A COLLARED SHIRT, AND A BELT. FEMALE STUDENTS MUST WEAR A BLOUSE AND SLACKS (OR A SKIRT THAT FALLS BELOW THE KNEE. NO HATS, NO T-SHIRTS, NO SANDALS OR SNEAKERS ALLOWED.

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