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Bell Ringer. Unit 3 - Constitution. SSCG3: Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the US Constitution. Learning Targets. 1. Understand what the Articles of Confederation were. 2. Understand the weaknesses of the Articles

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer

  2. Unit 3 - Constitution • SSCG3: Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the US Constitution

  3. Learning Targets • 1. Understand what the Articles of Confederation were. • 2. Understand the weaknesses of the Articles • 3. Understand how the Constitution addressed the weaknesses found within the Articles.

  4. Articles of Confederation • Drafted by Second Continental Congress & Ratified 1781 • first written constitution of the United States • Articles gave more power to States & created a weak central government - > created problems. • http://www.history.com/topics/articles-of-confederation

  5. Articles of Confederation • Weaknesses: • Congress could not tax – had to borrow $ from states • Congress could not raise armies • Unicameral ( 1house) – congress • Congress could not regulate trade between States • Congress could not make states obey – need ALL 13 to approve changes (impossible)

  6. Learning Targets 1. Understand the debates when drafting the Constitution 2. Understand the issues resulting in the 3/5 Compromise, The Great Compromise, & the Commerce Clause.

  7. Purpose of the Constitutional Convention The goal was to revise the Articles of Confederation . It was quickly decided to replace it. Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation

  8. Philadelphia Convention • 55 Delegates ( Framers ) met in absolute secrecy in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787. • They met in Indepedence Hall. • G. Washington –president of convention • Several compromises were made over this summer.

  9. Federalists vs. Anti Federalists ... Let the Battle Begin... Federalists: Supporters of the New Constitution George Washington Ben Franklin James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay Anti Federalists:Opposed ratification of the new Constitution 1. Would take away liberties 2. Create a strong central government 3. Ignore the will of the people 4. Favor the wealthy Wrote Federalist Papers – 85 essays **Wanted the gov. close to the people Thomas Paine Patrick Henry

  10. Written by James Madison Bill of Rights1st 10 amendments to US Constitution • 1St – Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition • 2nd – right to bear arms • 3rd – no housing of troops • 4th – no unreasonable searches & seizures • 5th – trial by jury, due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination • 6th – rights of accused - speedy and public trail • 7th – rules of common law • 8th – no curel / unusual punishment • 9th – Power to the people • 10th - Power to the state

  11. Virginia Plan Proposed by big states Lawmaking body: Bicameral (2 Houses) Based on Population Elected by the 1st house Elected by the people # of Congressmen determined by state population

  12. New Jersey Plan Supported by smaller states Lawmaking body: Unicameral (1 House) Each state would have the same number of Representatives or votes Based on Equality

  13. The Great Compromise Also known as Connecticut Compromise This was a combination of both plans… Lawmaking body: Bicameral Congress (2 Houses) Senate House of Representatives # of reps. would depend on populations Each state gets 2 representatives

  14. Slavery • Slavery became an issue with population. In the south, slavery made up 1/3 of the population • The south wanted them to count in their population so they would have more votes. Slaves however could not vote.

  15. 3/5 Compromise • They decided to count 3/5 of the total number of slaves as population. • 5 blacks = 3 whites. Slaves still could not vote Constitutional Compromises http://www.pbs.org/show/crash-course-government-and-politics/episodes/?page=2

  16. Commerce Compromise • Commerce Clause: established that the power to regulate foreign and interstate (between states) commerce would be a Congressional Power • Commerce Compromise: set foundation for Commerce Clause.

  17. Closing

  18. Opening

  19. Ratification June 21, 1788 New Hampshire, the 9th state signed the constitution putting into effect the new government. There were still states that had not ratified. This threatened the outcome of the new Gov. The four remaining states signed by May of 1790! Go USA!!

  20. Signing the Constitution 39 delegates signed before leaving Philadelphia. Each state planned to have its own convention to vote on the adoption. Nine states were needed to ratify. December 7, 1787

  21. President Court System Separation of Powers ( How the Government will be organized ) 3 Branches Legislative Executive Judicial House of Reps. Senate = Congress Makes Laws Carries out laws Interpret the laws

  22. George Washington was elected the first President of the U.S. John Adams was elected the first Vice President of the U.S.

  23. Amendments Before any of the states would sign the Constitution, the delegates wanted a way to amend the Constitution in order for it to grow with the times and the country. Bill of Rights 1st Amendment 2nd Amendment 3rd Amendment

  24. Opening

  25. Learning Targets • 1. Explain the principles of the Constitution • 2. Explaing limited government, rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, & popular sovereignty

  26. 6 Principles of Constitution • Limited Government • Popular Sovereignty • Rule of Law • Federalism • Separation of Powers • Checks and balances

  27. Information CheCk What is federalism? A)a form of government with elected representatives B)a sharing of power between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial systems C) a division of power between the national and state governments D)a form of government in which elected officials make all economic decisions

  28. Information CheCk A government principle by which the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are essentially held by different groups and people is called A)reserved powers. B) checks and balances. C)expressed powers. D)separation of powers.

  29. Information CheCk The U.S. Constitution establishes a federal system of government. Which statement best describes a federal system of government? A)a Bill of Rights protects individual liberties B)the people elect the president and members of Congress C) state laws are the highest authority in the nation D)power is divided between national and state governments

  30. Learning Targets 1. understand the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights

  31. Analyze Political Cartoon& Connect to content that talked about today.

  32. The End https://sites.google.com/site/mrjamespchs120/american-government-class-notes-files/unit-2--the-united-states-constitution

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