U.I How we organize

                                 HOW WE ORGANIZE

CENTRAL IDEA:

Societies take advantage of the benefits of laws and agreements to make collective decisions and actions.

LINES OF INQUIRY:

• Cambios recientes en la estructura gubernamental de la CDMX.
• Denocratic norms and agreements.
• Constitution and democracy in different countries.

KEY CONCEPTS:

• Form
• Function
• Conection
• Perspective

RELATED CONCEPTS:

• Rights
• Democracy
• Law

My visit to Tuvie Maizel

                                           TUVIE  MAIZEL

Today i went to a museum  and i also saw a video in which I learned that there are some people don´t see everyone the same because of their skin,origin,religion etc.They were racists, and most of that people are the one´s that have the power .To change this first you don´t need to think that you can be superior than others, and be principled.An example will be that Hitler wanted people to be aryan , that means that he wanted people to be pure , and that what is happening  in Mexico and U.S.A., because there are people in the United states that don´t want latinos in there country.

What is Magna Carta?

Magna carta

What is Magna Carta?

Magna Carta, meaning ‘The Great Charter’, is one of the most famous documents in the world. Originally issued by King John of England (r.1199-1216) as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced in 1215, Magna Carta established for the first time the principle that everybody, including the king, was subject to the law.

Why does Magna Carta matter today?

In 1215 Magna Carta was a peace treaty between the King and the rebel barons. In that respect it was a failure, but it provided a new framework for the relationship between the  King and his subjects.

What voting is?

                                                                  Voting

Is Voting Important?
Yes ,because  It's important that each 
person vote and get their voice to be heard. Even though it may seem to not make a difference as your vote is one in millions, it's important that each citizen cast their vote. This is important for democracy and for our country that people get to have their say and place their votes

What do we vote on?
 In elections , we mostly vote for people who are going to represent us in the government. This could be in a wide variety of positions, but usually we vote for someone who we think is going to vote and work for issues we find important. People who think like us. This way our opinion and viewpoint is represented in the government.

process of making a law

HOW LAWS ARE MADE

• Laws begin as ideas.These ideas may come from a citizen or a representative.If its agreed they start writing a bill.
• The bill needs to have a sponsor, once  it has one , its ready to be introduce, and place into a hopper.
• Then representatives and senators vote to accept  or to reject the bill, they also make little changes.
• Members of the senate can now debate and propose changes before voting, if  the majority agrees the bill goes to the  president for approval.
• Finally the president can approve and sign the bill so that it becomes a new law.Or by the contrary the president does not sign the bill and returns it to congress , the called veto.

What happens if you break the laws?

 CONSEQUENCES OF BREAKING  LAWS.

What Happens to Kids

When minors, people under age 18, break the law, they usually appear in juvenile court. Since a minor will rarely have a jury trial, the judge hears the evidence and decides whether or not there is enough evidence to prove that the child has broken the law. In most cases, the child admits to the crime and depending on the situation, the judge may put the child on probation, place the child in a foster home, or in serious cases, the child may be sent to a juvenile institution. If the child denies the crime, . an adjudicatory hearing, much like a criminal trial, is held. At this hearing, the child is represented by a lawyer. If the judge determines that there is enough evidence, a second hearing is arranged to decide a judgment.

What Happens to Adults

When an adult commits a serious crime and is arrested by police, sometimes there will be a trial. In the federal system and in some states, a grand jury decides whether or not there is enough evidence for a trial. If there is enough evidence, the person is indicted. If there is not enough evidence the charges are dropped. In states that don't use grand juries, an information will be issued by the prosecutor. An information is a formal accusation by the prosecutor. Once the indictment or information has been filed, the defendant is arraigned. This is when the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty. If he pleads not guilty, the case goes to trial.