American Government Unit: The Legislative Branch - Lesson Plan Insights

This lesson plan focuses on the American legislative branch, covering topics such as Enlightenment-era political philosophers, dangers of majority rule, and rights within the legal system. Students engage in activities related to the structure of the Constitution, analyze historical thinkers' views, and explore legal concepts like self-incrimination and right to counsel through interactive quizzes and readings.

• Government
• Legislative Branch
• Enlightenment
• Constitution
• Legal Rights

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1. American Government Unit: The Legislative Branch A Day: Friday, March 4 and Monday, March 7, 2016 B Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

2. American Government Agenda A Day: Friday, March 4 and Monday, March 7, 2016 B Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Do Now Discuss Do Now ICivics: You ve Got Rights! Quiz/Test: Anatomy of the Constitution (ICivics) CNN Student News (if time)

3. . American Government 1. Enlightenment-era political philosophers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu A. Rejected governmental policies that allowed the expansion of property rights B. Adhered to traditional social customs in the creation of governmental offices C. Emphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progress D. Pursued strict obedience to religious scripture in governmental affairs A Day: Friday, March 4 and Monday, March 7, 2016 B Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Objective 2. Which of these circumstances illustrates a danger of majority rule? A. A law is ruled unconstitutional by a judge. B. A law is used to oppress a group of people. C. A petition is signed by many people. D. A prisoner is wrongly let out of prison. SWBT demonstrate knowledge of structure of the Constitution in a written activity. Do Now 3. Mr. Leonard was not required to testify at his own trial for armed robbery. This is known as A. Right to legal counsel B. Right against false testimony C. Right to legal privacy D. Right against self-incrimination Answer the following questions in your notebook.

4. ICivics You Got Rights PDF documents in Anatomy of a Constitution unit on web site