2e+The+Law+Makers



This is a team assignment.

It's time to delve into the current U.S. Constitution using the links provided on this wiki. Everything you need can be found under the following links from "1 Main Page" in this wiki.


 * 1) The scroll picture (at top of page) allows you to read the actual Constitution
 * 2) The text "Mr Nussbaum" is a link that explains each section of the Constitution
 * 3) The Congress for Kids picture - select Three Branches of Government
 * 4) The Congress for Kids picture - select Checks and Balances
 * 5) The picture of 3 buildings (one for each branch) - select The Legislative Branch
 * 6) The picture of a scale
 * 7) The text "structure"

 You will be editing another Word document. This time you will create it from scratch. The document is going to use Smart Art to illustrate the Checks and Balances of the Legislative Branch. Each member of the team must complete the green directions provided below.

These examples show how a completed assignment will look.



 **Reminder: Everyone on the team needs a comprehensive understanding/knowledge of the findings.**

 **__Assignment__ 2e:** **The Law Makers**


 * 1) Review the grading rubric //(provided in class)// before beginning this assignment. Ask your teacher for help if there are any questions. It is important to fully understand what is expected of an assignment before beginning it.
 * 2) Complete the participation chart //(provided in class)// for each day spent on this assignment.
 * 3) Launch Microsoft Word 2010. Open a blank document. Name and save your file by selecting **File** //(in menu bar)// and then **Save**. The file name should be "Legislative" with your team's state abbreviation after it //(e.g., Legislative NY).// The file should be stored in the **My Documents** folder.
 * 4) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Adjust margins and change the page orientation to landscape. Select **Page Layout** //(in menu bar)//. Locate the **Page Setup** section of the top ribbon. Select **Narrow** option //(0.5")// in **Margins** pull-down menu. Select **Landscape** in the **Orientation** pull-down menu.
 * 5) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Add a page footer by selecting **Insert** //(in menu bar)//, then **Footer** //(in Header & Footer section of top ribbon)//, then **Blank** //(1st option)//. The cursor is in position already and you can begin typing. Type your team name //(e.g., Team New York)//, press Enter key, type the last name of each team member separated by commas. Highlight these 2 lines of text and center them by selecting **Home** //(in menu bar)//, then **Center** //(in **Paragraph** section of top ribbon)//. Double-click in center of page to return to normal view.
 * 6) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Add a blank page //(still under Insert in menu bar)// by selecting **Blank Page** //(in **Pages** section of top ribbon)//. Your cursor will be positioned on the 2nd page. Return your cursor to the first page to begin!
 * 7) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Select **SmartArt** //(in **Illustrations** section of top ribbon)//. Choose a SmartArt Graphic window appears. Select **Relationship** //(in left section of this window).// Select **Radial List** in center section of this window. Select **OK**.
 * 8) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Enlarge and reposition the SmartArt graphic. Select its border. Select **Format** //(under SmartArt Tools above menu bar)//. Select **Size** pull-down menu //(right end of top ribbon)// and enter **6** inches for height and **9** inches for width. Press Enter key when done. Select **Page Layout** //(in menu bar).// Select "Position in Bottom Center" in **Position** pull-down menu //(in Arrange section of top ribbon).//
 * 9) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Enter text labels. Type "**Checks on Executive**" in the top circle on right side. Type "**Checks on Judicial**" in middle oval on right side. Remove the bottom circle on right side by selecting it and pressing the Delete key 3 times. Highlight text in circles and adjust font as desired. Select **Home** //(in menu bar)// to change font. Circles can be recolored by selecting **Format** (under SmartArt Tools above menu bar).
 * 10) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Launch the Internet to locate a graphic to represent the Legislative Branch. Right-click the chosen image and select **Copy Image**, task switch back to Word. Right-click on the large circle and select **Paste**.
 * 11) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Add a WordArt title to the top of the page. Select **Insert** //(in menu bar)//. Select **WordArt** //(in Text section of top ribbon)//. Choose a style, keeping shape as straight line, and enter text "**POWERS of Legislative Branch**". Reformat text as desired. Select "Position in Top Center" in **Position** pull-down menu //(in Arrange section of top ribbon).//
 * 12) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Research the powers of the Legislative Branch over the other 2 branches by following the links listed at the top of this page. After researching, select the first "Text" and type in the power you have found. Repeat. You can get more bullet points by pressing Enter after typing in your text. Repeat this procedure for entering the powers the Legislative Branch has over the Judicial Branch. Highlight and reformat bullet points as desired.
 * 13) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">You are now ready to research how the Legislative Branch is held in check by itself, and the other 2 branches. Position cursor on page 2. Repeat steps 7-8 only this time choose **Picture Accent List** instead of Radial List and make the size **6** inches high and **10** inches wide.
 * 14) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Enter text labels. Type "**Legislative Checks**" in vertical label along 1st rectangular shape. Type "**Executive Checks**" in vertical label along middle rectangle. Type "**Judicial Checks**" in vertical label along 3rd rectangle. Reformat text as desired.
 * 15) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Add pictures and a WordArt title. Repeat step 10 to add pictures in the picture squares at the top left corner of each rectangle. The Legislative picture goes on the 1st, Executive on the 2nd, and Judicial on the 3rd. Repeat step 11 using the text "**CHECKS on Legislative Branch**."
 * 16) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Type in the checks you have found for each branch //(just as you did in step 12)//.
 * 17) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Check your spelling and grammar by selecting **Review** //(in menu bar),// then **Spelling & Grammar** //(in Proofing section of top ribbon).//
 * 18) <span style="color: #286028; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Print your document! Place the printed document in your folder and turn in to the teacher! Nice work!

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">__BONUS Assignment 2e: Trivia Point Opportunity__ (do not start until above assignment is completed)
 * 1) <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Complete the assignment on page 2d Preamble Scramble.
 * 2) <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">Print the completed document (one for each team).