Chapter 9: The Constitution of the United States

In this chapter we're going to focus less on history, and be more focused on the document created by the founding fathers.  We will talk about the structure of our government, and how they are supposed to help keep power balanced throughout our country.  Here are some helpful links:

• Chapter 9 Text
• Reading Notes 9

Legislative Branch

• How a Bill Becomes a Law Slideshow
• How a Bill Becomes a Law Flowchart

Executive Branch

• Roles of the President Slideshow
• Roles of the President Cornell Notes
• A Very Big Branch Reading
• A Very Big Branch Audiobook
• A Very Big Branch Worksheet

Judicial Branch

• Judicial Branch Intro Video
• Judges: Playing Fair Reading & Worksheet
• Judicial Branch in a Flash Reading
• Judicial Branch in a Flash Audiobook
• Judicial Branch in a Flash Worksheet

Constitution Vocabulary

There are many words we use as we study official documents that don't show up very often in the rest of our lives, so here's a guide to words that you will encounter as we study the Constitution:

• Constitution Vocab Slideshow