EQ: What were the principles on which the US Government and Constitution were based?

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1 EQ: What were the principles on which the US Government and Constitution were based?

2 From Friday You have 15 minutes to complete your assignment from Friday (worksheet with the text) Be sure to turn into the trays under the HW board If you have finished, create a poster about one of the VOCABULARY words from our readings on Friday Include the word and definition Illustration of the word or a mnemonic device to help remember the term

3 Ideas from the state governments Branches of Government: so no one branch could have more power Bill of Rights: a set of rights ALL citizens are entitled to Separation of Power: state s have some power and the national government does too Bicameral Congress: two houses of representative

4 The Articles of Confederation National Government Weak central government- people were afraid a strong NATIONAL gov t could become an oppressive gov t Power to wage war, make peace, sign treaties, and issue money State Governments Set taxes Enforce national laws Control the western lands (from French and Indian War) DEBT The Articles did nothing to solve the problem of the debt from the war

5 Why did we even need a government? James Madison said If all men were angels, no government would be necessary Why do we NEED a government? To create order To create laws To enforce the laws Provide for the people Protect the people

6 The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan The Virginia Plan The New Jersey Plan 3 Branches of Government Each state would send 1 representative Bicameral Legislative Branch (two houses) # of representatives based on population PROBLEM: States with smaller populations would have LESS representatives PROBLEM: What if that one person s views didn t match up with the people of his state? The Constitutional Convention took both ideas. We have a BICAMERAL legislature: - House of Representatives: reps based on population - Senate: each state has 2 reps

7 Federalists vs. Antifederalists Federalists Strong Central Government (one national government) President has the most power Antifederalists Stronger power to state governments Congress will have the most power 3 Branches Bill of Rights n the end, Federalists win, but a BILL OF RIGHTS IS NCLUDED in our Constitution.

8 What if. The Federalists won and the Constitution was RATIFIED (approved). BUT what if the Antifederalists had one and states had ALL the power. Using your knowledge of current events in the US and your studies with ELA (The Watson s Go to Birmingham), how do you think some states would have ruled in national decisions? Think About: Civil Rights, Gay Rights, Immigration, Gun control, Government systems like welfare and Medicaid. What states might have voted AGAINST allowing equality for blacks? How would gay marriage be impacted?

9 EQ: What were the principles on which the US Government and Constitution were based?

10 Brainstorming As a group come up with a list of 5 ideas that the US Government needed to be based on Example: The US Constitution needed to protect the idea that ALL citizens have the right to LIFE

11 The 7 Principles of the Constitution 1- Popular Sovereignty 2- Republicanism 3- Federalism 4- Separation of Powers 5- Checks and Balances 6- Limited Government 7- Individual Rights

12 Principle Posters Each group will be assigned a Principle Define the group member jobs: Reader- will read the information in the text aloud to group As reader reads, other group members need to read along to get important information Recorder (x2 if group of 5)- will record important information on to the poster Must explain the principle in LESS THAN 15 words Illustrator- will create a visual for the principle (chart, picture, example) Presenter- will present the poster to the class and teach us about the principle 15 MINUTES to read, write, and create!

13 As we present Principle Definition Quick Draw Write down each principle Write down the definition Create a QUICK DRAW of the principle

14 Bumper Sticker Create a Bumper Sticker that would represent the US Constitution s 7 Principles

15 EQ: What were the principles on which the US Government and Constitution were based?

16 The Preamble what do you think it means? Preamble What do you think it means? What does it mean? Examples We the People To form a more perfect union Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty (to) our posterity

17 The Preamble We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

18 Preamble What do you think it means? What does it mean? Examples We the People To form a more perfect union Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty (to) our posterity The citizens of the US To create a better nation that works together - Bill of Rights - US Postal System; Money Make laws and have fair courts: - Judicial system - Jury Duty Keep peace within the country - National Guard Provide a national military: - Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines Contribute to the well being of the people - Healthcare - Welfare - Education Secure freedom for us and our children/future generations

19 EQ: How does the 3 branches of gov t prevent the others from gaining too much power?

20 Three Branches of Government Article 1: Legislative Branch Article 2: Executive Branch Article 3: Judicial Branch Who is in this branch? Who is in this branch? Who is in this branch? What are the powers of this branch? What are the powers of this branch? What are the powers of this branch?

21 The Powers Family Skit Assign roles (there are 5 characters: whoever is Alicia should also be Carmella) Read the skit as a group Title the page THE POWERS FAMILY SKIT Answer questions 1-5 in your notebook