Constitution of the United States of America

It is the one main law in the United StatesOther countries have constitutions, but

the US Constitution is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world.

Every other law in the United States must agree with the Constitution – Laws can’t be “Unconstitutional”

It tells how the federal government in Washington, D. C. will be run.

Preamble (Opening)We, the People of the United States, in

order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic

tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessing of liberty to

ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the

United States of America.

US ConstitutionFather of the Constitution

James Madison

Garfield SCAMs. DoughertyMs. McKittrick

US Constitution Garfield SCA

3 Branches of Government

Executive - President Makes sure laws are

obeyedJudicial -Courts and JudgesMakes sure the laws

match the Constitution – not unconstitutional

Legislative - Congress - Senators and

RepresentativesMakes the laws

Chain of CommandAdministration – Dr. Marshall, Ms.

SlatteryApprove all SCA projectsMake requests of SCA

membersSponsors –Work with SCA officers

and representatives CARES and School spirit SCA Officers and

RepresentativesWork on projects

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Requirements for OfficePresidentNatural born US citizenAt least 35 years oldUS resident for at least

14 yearsVice- PresidentSame Senators and

RepresentativesAt least 30/25 years oldUS Citizen for 9/7 yearsResident of the state

Requirements for OfficeWork cooperatively in classDemonstrate leadership

and act with assertionResponsibly complete all

assignments on timeRespect self, peers,

teachers, and school property

Demonstrate empathy toward other students

Persevere with self-control in difficult activities

Demonstrate school spiritMaintain academic grades

US Constitution Garfield SCA

Right to VoteFourteenth AmendmentMale citizens 21 years of ageFifteenth AmendmentVoting rights cannot be

denied because of colorNineteenth AmendmentWomen Twenty-Sixth

Amendment18 years of age

Right to VoteGarfield students and

teachers in Grades 2 -6 will vote for 4 SCA officers.

In each classroom, grades 4-6, all students and teachers in that classroom will vote for classroom representatives as needed.

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Bill of RightsFirst 10 Amendments

(additions) to the Constitution are called “The Bill of Rights.”

Rights such as freedom of religion, speech and press, fair trial, and others are written out.

RightsStudent Rights and

Responsibilities (SR&R)

Any SCA member who violates SR&R may be removed or placed on probation from SCA. Sponsors and teachers will decide if a new member should be elected.

Garfield Student Cooperative Association (SCA)Officer Candidate Intent Form 

I, ___________________________________, am interested in becoming an officer in the Garfield Student Cooperative Association, SCA. I believe that I have all the leadership and CARES qualities that are required to be an officer. I understand that this job requires a great deal of cooperation, assertion, responsibility, respect, empathy and self-control. I am prepared to work with students, teachers and administrators on all SCA projects. I understand that SCA meetings may take place during class time and I am responsible for missed work and maintaining Achievement Levels of 3’s and 4’s on evaluations.

 Student Signature: ______________________________________

  

This form is due to Ms. McKittrick by Friday, September 20. Dr Marshall or Ms. Slattery will meet with you to discuss possible candidacy.

I recommend the above student as a candidate for SCA officer. This student:•Works cooperatively in classroom assignments and activities•Demonstrates leadership and acts with assertion•Responsibly completes homework and classroom assignments on time•Respects self, peers, teachers, and school property•Demonstrates empathy toward other students •Perseveres with self-control in difficult activities•Demonstrates school spirit•Demonstrates leaning at Achievement Levels 3 and 4

Additional Comments: (Please note any academic reservations you may have.)

Speech/essay Guidelines: Font: Times New Roman, Tahoma, or Ariel; size

14 or 16. You must hold and read the speech Use ParagraphsMake a brief introduction; include some line like,

“Hello my name is…..”Brag about yourself! Be sure to include some

examples/details of how you show you CARES.Tell us why we should vote for you. How will you

help Garfield with CARESInclude a closing paragraph – “Remember, vote

for…”

Time Line of important dates for SCA officer election:

 Friday, September 20 – Intent forms due to Ms.

McKittrick. Begin to work on essays.Wednesday - Tuesday, 9/19 9/25 – Dr.

Marshall or Ms. Slattery will meet with interested candidates.

Thursday, September 27 – Approved candidates will be notified and given campaign guidelines – posters, speeches, etc.

Friday, October 5 - Election Day!

SCA RepresentativesWork cooperatively in classroom assignments

and activitiesDemonstrate leadership and act with assertionResponsibly complete homework and classroom

assignments on timeRespect self, peers, teachers, and school

propertyDemonstrate empathy and kindness toward

other students Persevere with self-control in difficult activitiesDemonstrate school spiritModel appropriate behavior throughout the

school – classroom, hallway, cafeteria, bus, SCA meetings

SCA Representative ElectionsDr. Marshall or Ms. Slattery and one other

teacher must give signed approval for you to run as an SCA candidate

Classroom Elections will be Friday, November 1.

Sixth grade will have 3 SCA members from each class – officers and representatives.

Oath of Office “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of

President of the United States and will to the best of my Ability,

preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

SCA Pledge“On my honor, I solemnly promise to uphold the high standards of CARES in the Garfield SCA. I will be assertive, leading my class in all SCA activities. I will promote school spirit. I will try my best in classroom academics and always model responsible behavior.”