We're finishing up a unit on government. We've established a classroom government where I am "just" a citizen. So far, the checks and balances of the government seem to be working and the students are taking it quite seriously. The judicial branch deliberated the other day and decided that a law that had been passed by the legislature and signed by the president was unconstitutional.
The last assignment is for each student to write a constitution for either their family or InterAmerican Academy. Students are encouraged to get help and feedback from their families and even to ask their family if they would abide by the constitution for a week. The constitution must contain:
A Preamble
Article 1: Legislative branch (Who are they? How do they come into power? What powers do they have? What checks and balances are on their powers?)
Article 2: Executive branch (Same as above)
Article 3: Judicial branch (Same as above)
Article 4: Bill of Rights
Article 5: Responsibilities of citizens
The assignment is due Wednesday, May 11th and is being done at home. Students are encouraged to type their constitution.
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