In Class: Structure of the federal (national) government. Bill of Rights discussion. Rank yer Rights exercise: List the Bill of Rights in order of importance for you; from 1 through 10. Then write a paragraph defending why the Amendment you chose as Number 1 is the most important.
Bell work: How many branches are in the federal government? Name them and explain each of their duties.
8th Grade Vocabulary 2 Definitions Chapter 2
endowed: provided
usurpations: wrongful seizures of power
despotism: unlimited power
tyranny: oppressive power exerted by a government or ruler
candid: fair
relinquish: release or yield
inestimable: priceless
formidable: causing dread
annihilation: destruction
convulsions: violent disturbances
tenure: term
a multitude of: many
quartering: lodging, housing
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