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Bell Ringers
American colonists showed their opposition to
2 Which action by the British government was
considered by American colonists to be a violation
Mrs. Salasney Homework
Objective: Students will describe the conflicts facing the governing of the new nation
the British taxation and trade restrictions of the
1760s primarily by
of their rights as Englishmen?
(1) making treaties with Native American Indians
(1) supporting the French against the British
(2) protecting the colonies from foreign invasion
(2) boycotting products from Great Britain
(3) failing to enforce the Navigation Acts
(3) overthrowing the royal governors in most of
(4) taxing the colonies without representation in
the colonies
Parliament
(4) purchasing additional products from Native
American Indian tribes
Essential Question: What are the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
Sep 25­10:03 PM
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Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
A
The government should guarantee every citizen economic security.
B
The Virginia House of Burgesses was important to the development of democracy in the thirteen colonies because it
The central government and state governments should have equal power.
C If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.
A provided an example of a representative form of government
B
created the first written constitution in America
C
provided for direct election of senators
D
began the practice of legislative override of executive vetoes
Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound D to govern in the nation’s best interest.
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. . . I challenge the warmest advocate [supporter] for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap [gain], by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived [acquired]. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will. . . . — Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 This speaker is most likely opposed to
A
mercantilism
B
capitalism
C
D
direct democracy
representative government
Sep 28­1:00 PM
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Republic­ a government where citizens rule through elected officials
Republicanism­ governments should be based on the consent of the people Sep 28­12:15 AM
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The Articles of Confederation­ Strengths • set of laws proposed after the revolution
• 2 levels of government (state and national) shared fundamental powers
• gave the national government power to declare war, make peace, sign treaties, borrow money • could not enforce the acts of congress
Sep 25­10:12 PM
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation • No executive or judicial branches
• Could not tax or raise armies
• Each state only had 1 vote regardless of population Sep 24­1:03 PM
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The Articles of Confederation are best described as a
A
B
C
D
statement of principles justifying the Revolutionary War
plan of union for the original thirteen states
set of arguments supporting ratification of the Constitution
list of reasons for the secession of the Southern States
• Lacked national unity Sep 25­10:13 PM
Sep 28­9:48 PM
Land Ordinance of 1785
• A plan for surveying land west of the Appalachian mountains
• Made land affordable • Wanted to establish farms and communities
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Shay's Rebellion 1787 • A success of the A.O.C • Three stages of statehood:
>
Congress appointed 3 judges and a governer to govern the territory
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When population reached 5,000 adult male landowners, elect a territorial legislature
>
When population reached 60,000, elect delegates to a state constitutional convention
• An uprising of debt ridden farmers protesting increased state taxes. • Showed the weakness of the central government
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23vQjYzyx9Q&feature=related
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Many people were alarmed about Shays Rebellion, not so much because of the fear of insurrection but because:
A of the inability of government under the Confederation to maintain public order.
Objective: Students will be able to describe the results of the compromises made at the constitutional convention B the rebellion was led by Daniel Shays with the blessing and support of General George Washington
C of the tens of thousands of farmers who participated in the rebellion.
D the French sent troops to support the farmers participating in the Essential Question: What were the historical circumstances that led to Federalism?
rebellion.
Sep 28­2:46 PM
Sep 25­10:15 PM
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it
A 1. ensured universal suffrage for all males
1. ensured universal suffrage for all males
2. extended slavery north of the Ohio River
3. provided a process for admission of new states to the Union
4. established reservations for Native American Indians
Sep 28­12:24 AM
B 2. extended slavery north of the Ohio River
C 3. provided a process for admission of new states to the Union
D 4. established reservations for Native American Indians
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Constitutional Convention October 08, 2014
Debate In your groups answer the questions on the handouts and choose a spokesperson for each argument. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDaanlbWrM
Sep 25­10:35 PM
Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution Strong central government vs. Strong states
Sep 27­6:03 PM
Sep 28­3:45 PM
Great Compromise
Large states vs. small states
Sep 25­10:35 PM
3/5ths Compromise
North vs. South
Objective: Students will examine excerpts from the Federalist papers to exemplify the debates facing the framers of the constitution Essential Question: What is the main argument between the federalists and the anti­federalists?
Sep 28­12:30 AM
Sep 28­3:23 PM
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Federalist
Anti­Federalist
Strong Central Gov't
Weak central gov't so it
would not threaten people rights or take the power of the states
Bill of Rights not needed.
Gov't powers would be limited by the
Constitution ­ Checks & Balances
Add Bill of Rights to protect the people against
abuses of power.
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Federalism­ new system of government where powers were divided between the state governments and the national government Delegated powers­ national gov't
Reserved powers­ state gov't
Sep 25­10:35 PM
Federalist Papers­ a series of essays defending the constitution and supporting ratification Sep 28­12:30 AM
Federalist # 51
"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition...If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself." James Madison The Federalist No. 51
• Based on this quote, what is Madison's view of the • relationship between human nature and good government?
Sep 25­10:36 PM
Bell Ringers (4)­ Senteos Sep 28­9:35 PM
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What was an important accomplishment of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
A elimination of debts from the Revolutionary War
B removal of all British troops from North America
C formation of a national policy relating to Native American Indians
Objective: Students will be able to list one power for each branch of government
Sep 25­10:28 PM
D development of guidelines for the admission of new states into the Union
Oct 5­10:46 PM
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Which concept from the European Enlightenment was included in the United States Constitution?
A absolutism
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The United States Government is considered a federal system because
A the people elect national officials
B despotism
B both national and state governments exist within the nation
C limited monarchy
C foreign policy is handled by state governments
D consent of the governed
D each state has equal representation in the United States Senate
Oct 5­10:44 PM
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At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of
A establishing a strong national executive
B levying taxes on exports
C popular election of Senators
D equal representation for the states in the national legislature
Oct 5­10:41 PM
Bell Ringer­ In complete sentences list one power for each branch of government­Gmail Homework­ 2 COST documents due Thursday
Sep 28­2:32 PM
Mod 8­ gmail­ [email protected] subject: Mod 8 Apps­ gmail and google drive
Objective: Students can connect the 3 branches of government to the Articles of the Constitution
Oct 6­10:02 AM
Oct 7­7:39 AM
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Answer these questions based on the Constitution pg. 154 1.
List 3 purposes of the Constitution (preamble)
2.
Name the two houses described in article 1? (article 1)
3.
How was representation determined in both houses? (article 1)
4.
How old do you have to be to be a representative (article 1)
5.
How old do you have to be to be a senator? (article 1) 6.
What branch proposes bills that can become laws if approved? (article 1)
7.
Who has the power in the executive branch of government (article 2)
8.
What are the qualifications to be president? (article 2) 9.
What does the president promise to defend? (article 2) Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Make Laws
Enforce Laws
Review Laws
10. How does the president approve laws? (article 1)
11. Which branch is described by article 3 and how long do they serve? (article 3) Oct 5­11:02 PM
Sep 28­3:13 PM
Ratifying the Constitution Objective: students will define the Bill of Rights in their own words Essential Question: why did the Founding Fathers add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Sep 28­12:34 AM
The Bill of Rights Oct 5­10:55 PM
pg. 167
1.
Right to assemble, freedom of the press, speech, petition and religion 2.
Right to bear arms
3.
Freedom from quartering troops
4.
Freedom against unreasonable search and seizure
5.
Rights of accused persons
6.
Right to a speedy and public trial
7.
Right to a trial by jury
8.
Limits on fines and punishments
9.
Rights of the people
the first 10 Amendments
of the Constitution
Which Amendment intended to protect from the the people from the Bill of Rights federal government abusing its power
protects the following right?
10. Powers of the states and the people
Sep 28­12:35 AM
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Bell Ringer­ You do NOT need your ipad
Homework due tomorrow
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Bell Ringer: With a partner define the following terms in 3 words or less Ratification
Objective: Students will be able to describe the difference between Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers Essential Question: What Enlightenment thinkers influenced the Constitution? Bicameral
Amend
Veto
Override
Levy
Apportionment Sep 25­10:27 PM
Checks and Balances: A system that keeps no one branch from becoming too powerful Oct 8­7:47 AM
Oct 8­7:40 AM
Pg. 143 in the textbook/ Internet Provide 2­3 examples of checks and balances Oct 5­11:21 PM
Separation of Powers Each branch has its own powers and the powers do not overlap.
Sep 25­10:31 PM
Oct 5­11:12 PM
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The 3 Branches of Government Montesquieu • French Enlightenment philosopher
• Praised British government for separating the monarch and parliament chief diplomat?
power of the purse?
Oct 5­11:12 PM
judicial review?
Sep 28­12:30 AM
To avoid having too much power concentrated in one branch of 11 A government, the framers of the Constitution established
B 1. a bicameral national legislature
C D 2. division of power among different levels of government
3. the system of two political parties
4. the system of checks and balances
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Separation of Power
Popular Sovereignty
Oct 5­11:15 PM
Objective: Students will be able to give several examples of the unwritten Constitution
Essential Question: What precedents did Oct 1­1:30 PM
The system of checks and balances is best illustrated by the power of
1.
the President to veto a bill passed by Congress
2.
Congress to censure one of its members
3.
a governor to send the National Guard to stop a riot
4.
state and Federal governments to levy and collect taxes
George Washington set?
Objective: Students will be able to define Delegated, Concurrent and Reserved Powers while giving an example of each.
Essential Question: What examples can you give of the Unwritten Constitution?
Sep 25­10:30 PM
Oct 5­11:19 PM
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Electoral College October 08, 2014
Marbury v. Madison Sep 28­12:35 AM
The Elastic Clause
Sep 25­10:36 PM
Committees Sep 25­10:31 PM
Sep 25­10:32 PM
Lobbying
Filibuster Sep 25­10:32 PM
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The Constitution Delegated Powers
• Army & Navy
• Coin money
• Regulate Trade
Concurrent Power
• Enforce Laws
• Establish Courts
• Borrow Money
• Protect the Safety of the People
• Build Roads
• Collect Taxes
Sep 28­9:46 PM
Reserved Powers
• Conduct Elections
• Establish Schools
• Regulate Businesses within a state
• Establish local Gov't
• Regulate Marriages
Sep 28­12:36 AM
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