123Lv1

15 Jan 2023

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To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings;--

 

 

Building Background Knowledge:

Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution

• For each question below, you will Turn and Talk to a partner to discuss your thoughts.
• 1. What was the purpose of the U.S. Constitution? Hint: Why is it important for Presidents to know the Constitution?
• 2. What is Congress' main job?
• Hint: Why do some people claim that Congress doesn't do anything about gun control?

Article l, Section 8 Summary

Step 1: Complete the outline by answering the questions in the first box, and using the sentence starters in the second box.

 

1. Think about the essential question.	Did the Founders intend for DC to have autonomy?
2. Write your answer/claim.	The Founders _______ (did / did not) intend for DC to have autonomy,
3. Why did you choose that answer? What phrase from the text made you think that?	According to the U.S. Constitution.
4. Explain your evidence, as though you are proving a point to someone who disagrees with you.	This shows that...

 

Step 2 , Once you have completed your outline above, write out your response as a complete paragraph. Check that your paragraph meets the checklist criteria from the Exit Ticket slide.