Unit 4 - Confederation or Nation (Constitution Exam)
- Unit Question - How do citizens (both individually and collectively) influence government policy?
- Historical Context - Birth of a Nation, Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, Articles of Confederation, Constitution
- Final Assessment - Constitution Exam (Federal & State)
U.S. Federal Constitution Test Prep
Mr.Streit's Federal Constitution Flashcards
Download 2 or 3 at a time and practice remembering them. Come back when you have and download a few more.
- 1 - Sons of Liberty, Boston Tea Party, Patrick Henry.doc
- 2 - 1st Coninental Congress, 2nd Continental Congress, George Washington.doc
- 3 - Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, Unalienable Rights.doc
- 4 - Weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation, Shays Rebellion.doc
- 5 - Consititional Convention, Independence Hall.doc
- 6 - New Jersey Plan, Virgina Plan.doc
- 7 - 17th Am, Common Man, Raitfying Const.doc
- 8 - Federalists, Anit-Federalists.doc
- 9 - Democracy, Purpose of Bill of Rights.doc
- 10 - Preamble, Branches of Gov., Articles and Amendments.doc
- 11 - 1st & last Amendment, Supreme Law of the Land, Constitiution Established.doc
- 12 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Amendments.doc
- 13 - 4th, 5th, 6th Amendments.doc
- 14 - 7th, 8th, 9th Amdendments.doc
- 15 - 10th Amendment, Purpose of Branches, 2 Houses of Congress.doc
- 16 - Number of Senators-Reps, salaries, vacancies.doc
- 17 - Qualifications -Terms of Sen - Reps.doc
- 18 - Duties of Sen. - Reps., Sen. numbers.doc
- 19 - Presiding officers, congressional numbers, quorum.doc
- 20 - Revenue Bills, Congressional Records, Election years.doc
- 21 - What is a bill, Overriding Presedntial Veto.doc
- 22 - Pocket Veto, Greatest Power.doc
- 23 - Expressed, Enumerated, Implied Powers.doc
- 24 - Elastic Clause, Ex Post Facto, Habeas Corpus.doc
- 25 - Full Faith, Credit Clause, President, Vice-President.doc
- 26 - Electing, Qualifications, of Presidents, Salary.doc
- 27 - Order of Succession, Nixon, Impeachment.doc
- 28 - Commander-n-Chief, Term, Duties of President.doc
- 29 - Cabinet Positions, Coining Money.doc
- 30 - Duties of all Cabinet Positions, Electoral Votes.doc
- 31 - More Electoral Votes, Popular Votes, No. of Justices.doc
- 32 - Federal Judges, Impeachement of Judges, Court of Appeals, District Courts.doc
- 33 - Marbury vs Madison, Checks & Balances, Federalism.doc
- 34 - Amending Constitution, Position of Flag.doc
- Bill of Rights.pdf
- Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.pdf
- First 5 Presidents.pdf
U.S. Federal Constitution Prep Classwork & Homework Assignments:
- Analyzing the Bill of Rights WS.doc (homework)
- Federalists Papers WS-Webquest.doc (classwork/homework)
- Library of Congress: The Federalists Papers (use for assignment above)
- DBQ Ratifying the Constitution.docx (classwork/homework)
- Constitution Center Webquest and Review.doc (Suggested Study Guide)
Prep/Resources & Study Guides:
- Blue Constitution Book (BCB) - $7 Replacement Cost
- Mr. Streit's Constitution Study Guide
- Mr. Streit - US Federal Constitution BCB p.50-52 Video Lesson
- Inside the White House: Interactive Tour
- Declaration of Independence Word Scramble
- Reasons for a New Nation
- Forgotten Presidents (Before George Washington)
- Alexander Street: 10 Days - Shays Rebellion Video
- Liberty Kids: Treaty of Paris - Shays Rebellion - Articles of Confederation Video
- Khan Academy: Articles of Confederation & Shays Rebellion Video Lesson
- Bill of Rights Matching Game
- Educational Portal: The Great Compromise Video & Quiz
- Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Game
- Educational Portal: Ratifying the Constitution Video & Quiz
- Battleship: Confederation to Constitution
- YouTube: Schoolhouse Rock - Preamble of the Constitution
- Schoolhouse Rock: Lyrics to Preamble Song
- 3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights
- CRASH COURSE: The Constitution
- CRASH COURSE: Where US Politics Came From
- About.com: US Government
- Rags to Riches: US Constitution Game
- Legislative Branch Video
- Legislative Branch Quiz
- Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Just a Bill
- Kahn Academy: Electoral College Video Lesson
- Who is My Representatives?
- U.S. National Debt Clock
- U.S.A. Government Games: 3 Branches
- Instant Jeopardy: Constitution Review
- PBS: Constitution Games
- iCivics Games
- BrainPop: Sortify Constitution Game
- Practice Constitution Test A.pps
- US Constitution Quiz 1
- US Constitution Quiz 2
- US Constitution Quiz 3
- U.S. Constitution Study Guide
- U.S. Constitution Study Guide 2
- Just For Fun: Sheppard Software - USA Geography Games
- App Store - Countable: Contact Congress and Vote on Bills
DONT TREAD ON ME
Class Discussion:
Remember the snake from Benjamin Franklin's political cartoon from earlier? Well the snake is back! What is the meaning of this still prevalent "Don't Tread on Me" Flag?
IL State Constitution
Resources
- Mr. Streit - Introduction to IL State Constitution Video Lesson BCB p.53-55
- Mr. Streit - IL State Legislative Branch Video Lesson BCB p.56-59
- Mr. Streit - IL State Lawmaking Process Video Lesson BCB p.60-64
- Mr. Streit - IL State Executive & Judicial Branch Video Lesson BCB p.64-69
- Zoom Video - Ald. Osterman City Council & Chicago Politics
- Zoom Video - Congressman Quigley
- Mr. Streit – Chicago City Council & Elections Video Lesson BCB p.69-74
- Mr. Streit - IL State Constitution Review Video Lesson
- IL Policy: Find your IL Senator, Representative, & Chicago Alderman
- IL State Constitution (online version)
- IL Constitution Handbook.pdf
- Learning Games: IL State Symbols and Games
- Enchanted Learning: IL Facts, Maps, and Symbols
- IL State Government - Legislative Branch - Great Handout.pdf
- IL Board of Elections (Voter Services)
- City of Chicago: Ward, Alderman, Parking Zone Look-Up
- IL State Library of History: Elijah Lovejoy
- Elijah Lovejoy and John Brown [from Ken Burns' "Civil War"]
- State Taxes: IL vs. Neighboring States (Video)
- Bloomberg: 5 Reasons Why Chicago Is In Worse Shape Than Detriot (Bankruptcy)
Prep & Study
- Mr Streit's IL State Constitution Study Guide
- Quizlet: IL State Constitution FLASHCARDS
- IL State Constitution Study Guide
- IL State Constitution Study Guide 2
- IL State Constitution Study Guide 3
- IL State Constitution practice tests/quizzes
- IL State Constitution Quiz 2
- IL State Constitution Quiz 3
- IL State Constitution games
- Illinois State Constitution - 50 Questions.ppt (Mr. Streit class review resource)
IL State Constitution Webquest / Study Guide
- Lesson 1 Illinois History & Lesson 2 Illinois Geography
- Lesson 3 The Legislative Branch
- Lesson 4 Process of Making Laws
- Lesson 5 The Executive Branch & Lesson 6 Other Executive Officers
- Lesson 7 The Judicial Branch
- Lesson 8 Voting
- Lesson 9 Local Government
- Lesson 10 Illinois Constitution & State Symbols
Who are the Freemasons?
Masons (also known as Freemasons) belong to the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than two million Freemasons in North America. Masons represent virtually every occupation and profession, yet within the Fraternity, all meet as equals. Masons come from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends. Masons come from varied religious beliefs and creeds, yet all believe in one God. Many of North America's early patriots were Freemasons. Thirteen signers of the Constitution and fourteen Presidents of the United States, including George Washington, were Masons.
- What is the mission or beliefs of the Freemasons?
- How many Freemasons signed the Declaration of Independence? Constitution?
- How many Freemasons have been President?
- Where did it start? NOTE: According to Freemason tradition.
- Should Freemasons be celebrated for their contributions to the United States or questioned for the secrecy?
- What are the meanings behind their different symbols? NOTE: Give at least 3 examples
- Which Freemason do you admire the most? Why?
