Outcome B: The Form and Function of the American System

**As a general note, many of the activities and assignments are found within the slides for the lectures.

PART 1: Principles, Federalism, and Amendments

1. Outcome B Overview
2. Marbury v Madison & 6 Principles of Constitution Lecture
   Marbury v Madison Reading
   6 basic principles Worksheet
3. Checks and Balance Power Grab Game
4. 3 Branches Group Work
   3BranchesVennDiagram
5. Federalism & Types of Powers Lecture
6. The Amendment Process
7. Interpreting the 4th Amendment
8. Principles,Federalism,Amendments Review                    ReviewDirections
9. PART 1 QUIZ – Principles, Federalism, Amendments

 

PART 2: The Legislative Branch

1. Congress Intro Lecture
2. Congressional Committees Lecture              Committees Activity
3. How a Bill Becomes a Law Lecture            Bill Becomes a Law Sorting Activity
4. Influences on Lawmakers Lecture
5. Gerrymandering    The Gerrymandering Game

 

PART 3: The Executive Branch

1. Roles of the President Lecture
2. Presidential Powers Lecture
3. Checks on Presidential Power Lecture
4. The Bureaucracy Lecture
5. The Electoral College

 

PART 4: The Judicial Branch

1. Ledbetter v Goodyear
2. Judicial Appointment              Choosing a Supreme Court Nominee
3. Judicial Activism or Restraint                       Videos:
4. OUTCOME B STUDY GUIDEUS CONSTITUTION TEST PREP:
5. Constitution Test Study Guide