9-29-11Ideals of the Constitution

Pilgrim InfluenceGoals of the ConstitutionPowers of the Federal and State Government

ObjectivesAnalyze the unique properties of the Mayflower CompactIdentify previous content connections to the Mayflower CompactIllustrate the goals of the ConstitutionIdentify the components of the Federal System (federalism)Categorize the powers of Federal and State Governments as determined by the Constitution

Do NowCell on your desk – top left corner please

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White board: What do we know about pilgrims?

Translate this quote into your own words:

“The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed.”

Listen while reading the Mayflower Compact 1. When was this document written?

2. Who was it written for and why did they write it?

Analyze the Mayflower Compact

Written Document Analysis Worksheet: # 1-41. What government gives us in exchange for giving up our freedoms2. Purposes of government (any of the four)3. Type of government created by the Compact4. Popular sovereignty5. Do you think Federalists or Anti-federalists would like the compact, and why?

The Compact’s ContributionsWhat we get when we

enter government and give up our freedom – order and protection

Purposes of Government:

services, laws, guarantee

freedoms, unify and cooperate

to solve problems

Declaration of Independence: popular

sovereignty

Type of government:

direct democracy

Pilgrim InfluenceWhat is the Mayflower Compact’s connection to the Constitution?1600s most governed without consent, they willingly gave it; popular sovereignty and the purposes of Government

The Mayflower Compact and the Constitution:

Comparing the Documents…

Mayflower Compact

Purpose The Constitution

“We whose names are underwritten the loyal subjects of… King James…for our better ordering and preservation”

Social Contract “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,”

“constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, offices from time to time as shall be thought most meet and convenient”

4 purposes of government:• provide

services• provide laws• Guarantee

freedoms• unify and

cooperate to solve problems

“establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”

“for the general good of the colony unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.”

Popular Sovereignty

“do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Formative Assessmenthttp://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/NDQyMDgzMDI0Text someone in class a question. Respond to that person via text. No cell? Use your white board and get someone’s attention.

Goals of the Constitution

FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION

ESTABLISH JUSTICE

ENSURE DOMESTIC

TRANQUILITY

PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE

PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE

SECURE BLESSING OF LIBERTY

Goals of the Constitution

Re-read the goals of the constitution on page 88 and 89Create a three column chart

Column one – each goal in your own wordsColumn two – illustrate each goalColumn three – rank the importance of each goal

Each Goal in your words

Eat Muffins

Meet the Muffin Man

Illustrate each goalIllustration SYMBOLIC

of me eating muffins

Illustration SYMBOLIC

of the Muffin Man

Rank each goal’s

importance

2

1

Formative Assessment

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Principles of the Constitution

Limited Government (a republic, not

direct democracy)

Majority Rule, Minority Rights

(two wolves and a sheep)

Powers of Individual preserved in BoR.• One of the most influential docs

written• Details rights of EVERY citizen

Formative AssessmentComplete the balance located in your note guide and then answer on your WB: 1. Why was Federalism the best solution to the problems of the AoC? 2. Which principle of the Constitution does Federalism help achieve?

The Federal Government

Federalism• Stronger national government while maintaining the state’s powers and the rights of individuals – limited government

Federal Government• Created by Constitution• Laws and powers covering

every citizen

State Government• Each has its own constitution

and capital• Authority over only those

living in the state

Closure IWatch this video and answer the following (you’ll have to infer to get your answers)

How does this video mention limited government?How does this government mention majority rule with minority rights?

Do NowText your answer to the following question to 717-752-6695: What was the name of the document the Pilgrims wrote, and what idea does it contain that we saw in both the Declaration and the Constitution?THEN! White board:

What are the six goals of the Constitution?

Powers in the Constitution

Delegated Powers (Federal

Government

Reserved Powers (State

Governments)

Concurrent Powers (Shared by

Federal and State)

As you watch this video, your job is to do your best to

remember :

1.what powers belong to states

2.what powers belong to the federal government, and

3.what powers are shared by both.

Move your Power!Use your scissors to cut out each individual card, thenUse the cards to organize the powers of government on your deskYou may use your textbook – pages 90 and 91.

Delegated PowersPowers given to the Federal Government

Provide for the country’s defensePower to control tradePower to print money

Reserved PowersAll powers not specifically delegated to the Federal Government (reserved for the states)

Conduct all electionsEstablish schoolsEstablish local governmentsRegulate trade inside its’ own state

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Concurrent or Shared Powers

Powers shared by the states and the federal government (concurrent powers)

Borrow moneyCreate banksTaxPromote the health and well being of peepsEstablish courtsEnforce laws

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DELEGATED POWERS• Provide for the country’s _______• Power to control _____• Power to print ______

RESERVED POWERS• Conduct all

______• Establish

______• Establish

local ____________• Regulate _____ inside

its’ _____ ________

SHARED POWERS

• Borrow _____• Create ______• Tax• Promote the

_____ and ______ of citizens

• Establish ______

• Enforce _____

DELEGATED POWERS• Provide for the country’s defense• Power to control trade• Power to print money

RESERVED POWERS• Conduct all

elections• Establish

schools• Establish

local governmen

ts• Regulate

trade inside its’ own state

CONCURRENT POWERS

• Borrow money

• Create banks

• Tax• Promote the

health and well being of peeps

• Establish courts

• Enforce laws

Closure IIOn your white boards:

What are the shared powers given to both state and federal governments?