Quiz, Quiz, Trade Cards Principles of American Government Influential Historic Documents Grades 8, 10 and 11

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Quiz, Quiz, Trade CardsPrinciples of American
GovernmentInfluential Historic DocumentsGrades
8, 10 and 11

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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