Wednesday 04/19 Social Studies - Introduction to the U.S. Constitution

Purpose: I can identify the key features of the U.S. Constitution.

1. Whole Group: Introduction to the U.S. Constitution
• Interactive Student Notebook page 79
• Textbook page 187
2. The U.S. Constitution is like a three-legged stool because...
3. Define the following words on your U.S. Constitution Vocabulary Document:
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitutional Convention
• constitution
• checks and balances
• legislative branch
• executive branch
• judicial branch
• compromise