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1. How did the test go? What went well? What did not go so well?
2 How do you identify yourself (American, Washington, Sammamish/Issaquah, Skyline, etc.)? Explain.
3. What does Government mean to you?
Journal Question
Started a draft in June 1776A committee formed – Thomas Jefferson Ideas taken from previous political thinkers and
fundamental democracy documentsMagna CartaEnglish Bill of RightsSocial Contract – Natural Rights John LockeMontesquieu
Declaration of Independence
Preamble IntroductionThe purpose
Declaration of RightsPolitical ideas “consent of the governed’
ComplaintsWrongs committed by the British CrownRule of Law not Self-interest
Resolution Conclusion“These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be free and independent
states.”
Parts of the Declaration
1. What truths are self-evident?
2. What right do people have when their government becomes destructive?
3. Who is the “He” that is constantly referred to?
4. What powers does the United States have as “free and independent states”?
5. What evidence shows that the colonists had already unsuccessfully voiced concerned to the king?
6. Can you find any references to Native American, Women or African-Americans?
7. Are there any references to Religious Faith? Do you believe this influenced the writing of this document?
D.O.I – Scavenger Hunt
What do you think the colonists will do to create a new government
What problems do you think the colonial leaders might face
Why would colonists be afraid of strong national government Strong congress and president
Strong vs weak governmentWhat do they want to create?
Citizens of individual states, not an entire nation
The country as a whole was less important than its 13 parts
More of a confederation not a nationAn alliance of separate governments working
together
1777 the Continental Congress adopted a set of lawsArticles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
With a partner go to www.ourdocuments.govWith your partner you have 15 minutes to
skim through the document On your own piece of paper answer the
questions that will be on the doc cam. Be prepared to discuss your findings
Analyze Primary Sources
In your partnership make sure each person has a graphic organizer sheet
Together you need to fill in each box per article within the document.
Summarize each section as well as possible conflicts that could arise
Keep in mind: think in historical perspective – NOT the society we live in
today.
You will share at least TWO problems you think could happen due to this document
Graphic Organizers
What are some problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Why would this document start to cause problems for the Americans.
Opposition to the Articles
Please grab each of the note sheets on the desk next to the cabinet. There are two separate sheets… you need both
Please get out your Articles of Confederation Graphic Org.
Entry Task
As a table group…
List all of the possible problems to the Articles of Confederation.
Be ready to discuss as a class.
Rights and Responsibilities
Rights: those things which you are allowed to do as a citizen of the country in which you reside. Things the government cannot keep you from doing
Responsibilities: Things you need to do, as citizens of a country, in order to maintain your status as a citizen. Things the government can compel you to do.
State Autonomy
States had different currencyPrinting moneyInflation
States had individual debtsStates had different taxesStates made trade agreements with each otherSome states did not recognize the currency of others
No Common Defense
Congress could not afford to pay soldiers
Soldiers were not paid for service during American Revolution
Soldiers were equipping themselves
Agreement between colonies
Different colonies had different perspectives and priorities
Large colonies had more money and wanted privilege
Small colonies were poor and wanted charity
Taxes
Larger states were able to levy more taxes, thus making them wealthy
Smaller states were not able to levy as much taxes, them making them less wealthy
The National Government was not able to levy taxes
There was no requirement of how much each state gives in taxes.Percentage or Raw Number
National Government is a statue
13 of 13 colonies needed to change Articles
9 of 13 needed to make lawsTreatiesTradeInternational diplomacy
It all comes down to money
National Gov’t can’t raise taxesNo money to pay debt, other countries mad
No money to pay soldier, soldier leaveNo way to coerce money from states
States have different economiesDifferent prioritiesBalance of power
Nationalists Group of individuals who wanted a stronger national government
Dangers of a weak government lead to chaos
Not many agreed with these statementsso afraid of a failed government
Model for the world
Steps towards a constitution
Annapolis convention Convention held by the nationalists Failed to rally interest in making a stronger government
Agreed to meet again the following year in Philadelphia
Steps towards a constitution
Philly May 1787All states were invited to send delegates 55 delegates totalExcept Rhode Island
Within four months the U.S. Constitution was drafted and has governed the U.S since
Constitutional convention
The father of the ConstitutionTook many detailed notes of all
meetings Viewed people as natural selfish
creatures Drew from philosopher Rousseau
The constitution could establish political institutions that encouraged the best in people while restraining the worst
James Madison
Creation of a bicameral national legislature Representatives were based on the states populationMore people = more reps = greater voting power
Legislature could tax and regulate foreign/interstate commerce
Veto power Add executive and judicial branch
Virginia Plan
Feared smaller states would have little power in the new government
Congress could tax and regulate foreign/interstate commerce
Create executive and judicial branch Every state would have an equal vote in a
unicameral congressSmaller states would have the same voting power as larger
states
Aimed to keep state governments more powerful than the national government.
New Jersey Plan
Biggest difference was representation in the legislature
A solution finally emerged when delegates could not agreeA legislature with two houses
SenateEvery state has the same number of reps
House of Representatives Reps were based on the states population
Approved July 16 1787
The great compromise
A new issued came to be when deciding a states population Should slaves be included?
Who would benefit the most?Once agreed upon…Three-fifths of a states slave population would be counted
when determining representation
African Americans however still could not vote or represent their states in congress
Three-fifths compromise
Final draft was approved by the convention September 17, 1787
Has been able to last for many years Strong yet flexible
Only 27 amendments over the last 200+ years
A lasting document
“We the people...”The United States, the people are
sovereignThe government receives its power from
the people and can govern only with their consent
Popular Sovereignty
The government can only have as much authority as the people give it
Main parts of the constitution put limitations on governmental power
Limited Government
Government power is not only limited, but divided
Three branches of government Legislative…CongressExecutive…. President Judicial ……Courts
Separation of Powers
Federal courts have the power to review acts of the federal government and to
cancel any acts that are unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Power is divided between a central government and smaller governments
Intended to ensure that the central government is powerful enough to be effective, but not powerful enough to threaten the states
Federalism
In your groups of 4 you will need a textbook - pg. 702…I think
You will also need a blank note card for the group.
I will read aloud various scenarios or statements.
As a group you must locate where in the Constitution it supports or disagrees with said scenario or statement
Write down your answersWe will check at the end.
A real scavenger hunt…
Liam Hemsworth has decided to run for a California state representative seat. He is currently 23 years old, born in Melbourne, Australia and moved to the US in 2009 and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Lets practice…
Congress passes a law that
people from Washington
may not drive cars in
Oregon because of
pollution.
Question #2
Bruce Wayne, our current president, decides he can no longer fight the battles in private and declares war on a foreign country.
Question #3
The Courts rule that because of our large national debt, the U.S. can no longer borrow money.
Question #4
The Court decides that religion and politics don't
mix, therefore; no government official is
required to take an oath of office.
Question #5
The members of the courts feel there are not enough post offices in a majority of towns to accommodate the amount of people, therefore, they establish that new post offices be built to speed up the time spent inside a post office.
Question #6
Portraying President Abraham Lincoln just
wasn’t enough for, British born actor, Daniel Day-
Lewis, he has decided at the age of 56 to run for President of the United
States in the next election.
Question #7
Arizona decides they are
sick and tired of using the US
Dollar as currency. They have
decided to create their own
currency known as the Zona.
Question #8
Sadly, while congress was in session, the beloved representative Patrick Swayze passed away, the house decides it needs to take an entire week off to mourn, however, the senate demands they only take two days off.
Question #9
The Court rules that the government may not issue patents because of the need for technological advancement.
Question #10