Unit Resources for 8th Grade US History
Constitution Exam Resources
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Tips for Studying
1. Review your notebook 2. Complete your study guide 3. Watch the videos shared here 4. Study a little bit every day 5. Ask Ms. Watkins questions The Three Branches Executive Branch: enforces the laws Legislative Branch: makes the laws Judicial Branch: interprets the laws, settles disputes Duties/Responsibilities of Citizens 1. Vote in elections. 2. Serve on juries. 3. Obey the laws. Bill of Rights (the rights guaranteed by the Constitution for each citizen) 1 Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. 2 Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia. 3 No quartering of soldiers. 4 Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. 5 Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy. 6 Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial. 7 Right of trial by jury in civil cases. 8 Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. 9 Other rights of the people. 10 Powers reserved to the states. Extended Response Question The basic rights and freedoms of American citizens are spelled out in the Constitution, especially in the Bill of Rights. The Constitution says little about the responsibilities of a citizen, but families, schools, churches, and other institutions teach those responsibilities. A. Describe two important rights guaranteed by the Constitution and explain why each is a fundamental right. B. Discuss two responsibilities (or duties) of citizenship and explain how each is important in a democratic society. The Constitution Article I: Legislative Branch Article II: Executive Branch Article III: Judicial Branch Article IV: Relations Among States Article V: Amending the Constitution Article VI: National Supremacy Article VII: Ratification |