Introduction
Mr Legere's Social Studies Class
Webquest for the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Objectives: Explain the different parts of the U.S. Government, describe rights afforded to U.S. Citizens, and write the Bill of Rights and what it means today.
As citizens of the United States, it is our duty to understand the parts of the Constitution and how our government works. The government can only survive with active, informed citizens. This webquest will help you be an educated citizen about the U.S. Constitution.
Task
Being an informed citizen is hard work. As citizens of the United States, it is our responsibility to be educated and informed to keep our country strong. Use this webquest to help you achieve your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.
The highlighted words or terms serve as links to a websites...please use all of the carefully selected sites to help you gain insight and understanding.
NOTE: There are many games, songs, and video clips in this webquest - be considerate of others near you as you adjust volume. Try not to not disturb your neighbors.
Before you begin, take a look at the original Constitution by clicking on this link.
Process
Constitutional Principles
The Constitution is based on fundamental principles or ideas. Start your journey by understanding the meanings of each principle. Write the definition - if the video is going to fast, press pause to read and write with more time.
1. Popular Sovereignty is:
2. Limited Government is:
3. Separation of Powers is:
4. Checks and Balances is:
Try your hand with that! Checks and Balances
5. Judicial Review is:
6. Federalism is:
Take a look at these websites (the first is easier!) Three Branches #1 Three Branches #2 about the U.S. Constitution and the THREE BRANCHES of Government. You may want to come back to this frequently to help you answer many of the questions in this webquest!!
7. The National government runs the
8. What are the three branches of government?
9.What two groups make up Congress?
10. What does Congress do?
11. How many people make up the Supreme Court?
12. How do they become Judges for the Supreme Court?
13. What is the President's title in the Army?
14. How does the President get his job?
15. How often does the President get elected? How many times can they be elected?
16. Which Legislative house has only 2 representatives from each country? Which has representatives based on population?
17. What article gives the Legislatures their power?
18. Which branch has the power to Impeach?
19. How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
20. "The purpose of the United States Supreme Court is to"...
3 Branches Check for Understanding
The Articles
Learn about the Articles of the Constitution below:
The Preamble
21. What is the purpose of the Preamble?
22. Article I sets up the ___________________________.
23. List 4 things Article 1 Set Up.
See What Congress Does that is so important!
House of Representatives House of Representatives #2
24. The term of service is_______________________.
25. A Representative must be at least _____________ years old.
26. A citizen of the _______________ for at least _________.
27. Look up who the representative is for Phoenix (Maricopa County)
28. There are ____________ total representatives in the United States.
29. The number of Representatives is decided by ____________________________________. The current number of Representatives in Arizona is ______.
30. The term of service is____________________.
31. A Senator must be at least _________ years old and a citizen of the U.S. for at least __________ years.
32. Current Arizona Senators are:
33. There are a total of ________ Senators in the United States.
34. What are the Qualifications for running for President?
35. Who is next in line if the President cannot continue his term?
Who comes after them?
36. What are the positions in the presidents cabinent?
37. What did Article III set up?
38. __________________________ appoints Supreme Court Justices, but ___________________________ must approve all choices.
39. A supreme court justice serves for __________________.
40. There are ________ Justices.
41. Who are the Supreme Court Justices?
42. Looking at their biographies what degree do all the Justices share? Where there any schools you knew?
43. Article IV Describes relations among the _____________________.
44. Article V Describes how to ___________ the Constitution.
45. Article VI States that the _____________ government, NOT state governments, is SUPREME.
46. Article VII States that _________ out of the thirteen original states had to _________________ the Constitution for it to go into effect.
The Bill of Rights are the first _________________________ to the U.S. Constitution.
47. Amendment 1. Congress cannot make any laws that establish _______________, or stop people from practicing their _____________________, limit freedom of ____________ , freedom of the ____________, limit the right of people to ________________ in groups, or to tell the government about problems in our country (___________________)
48. Amendment 2. An ____________ is needed to defend the country, so people are allowed to ___________________________.
49. Amendment 3. People do not have to __________________________ either during war or peace (except by special law).
50. Amendment 4. The police cannot ___________ you or your home, or take away what you own, unless there is a good and legal reason. Only a judge can issue a _________________ saying that the police have a good reason to ________________ you or take away what you own. (_____________________)
51. Amendment 5. You cannot be ________________ for a crime unless the police have _________________. You cannot be put on trial for the same crime _____________________ - No Double _______________.
52. Amendment 6. You have a right to a speedy______________by______________. You have a right to a __________________ to help you in court.
53. Amendment 7. You have the right to a ______trial where the sum of money is more than $____________.
54. Amendment 8. Too much ________ shall not be required and there shall be no ____________ or ______________ punishments.
55. Amendment 9. People have ___________ that may not be listed in the U.S. ____________________________.
56. Amendment 10. Any ______________ not given to the United States in the _____________________ are reserved to the ________________ or the people.
When you're done with all of that try this game! Do I Have A Right?
Evaluation
When you are done you will take a Quiz on the Constitution and turn it in.
The Quiz combined with your Answer sheet will be your grade.
Conclusion
Double Check that you have completed all of the webquest.
Turn it in and take the quiz.