Origins of American Government. Section 2.1 Basic Concepts of Government.
Chapter 2: Origins of American Government
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Chapter 2:Origins of American
Government
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Section 1: The Colonial PeriodAn English Political Heritage• It was the English who established and governed
the 13 original colonies along the Atlantic coast.
• At the heart of the English system were two principles of government.− Limited government− Representative government
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Limited Government• The Magna Carta, or great Charter, that King
John was forced to signed in 1215 provided the basis for the principle of limited government.− The power of the monarch, or government, was
limited not absolute. − The charter also stated that certain taxes could
not be levied w/o popular consent.
*Petition of Right**English Bill of Rights*
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Representative Government• The colonist had a firm belief in
representative government; people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government.− English Parliament
• House of Lords• House of Commons
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New Political Ideas• John Locke
− All people born free, equal, and independent.− Rights to life, liberty, and property− If government failed to protect these natural
rights, the people could change that government.
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Government in the Colonies
• Each English colony had its own government consisting of a governor, a legislature, and a court system.− Women and enslaved people could not vote.− Property qualification for voting
*Key Practices*1. written constitution
2. legislature of elected reps. 3. separation of powers
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Mayflower compact signed by Pilgrims (1620) first example of colonial government.
Puritans in Connecticut drew up America’s first formal constitution. (Fundamental Orders of Connecticut)
Written Constitution
Colonial Legislatureso Virginia House of Burgesses; the first legislature
in America (1619).o Colonial legislatures example of the consent of
the governed b/c a large number of qualified men voted.
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Separation of Powers
• Colonial charters divided the power of gov’t.− Legislatures had the power to pass laws, and
courts heard cases.− Division of power between branches of
government.
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Section 2: Uniting for Independence
• Colonies to serves as a source of raw materials and a market for British goods.−Economic benefit
of Great Britain.−Colonist grew
accustomed to governing themselves.
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Britain Tightens Control• Two events changed
the relationship b/w the colonists and Britain.− French and Indian War;
left Britain with large war debt that British expected colonies to help pay.
− George III became king (1760); had different ideas about how colonies should be governed.
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Taxing the Colonies• To help pay for war, the king and his ministers
levied taxes on tea, sugar, glass, paper, and other products. − The Stamp Act; imposed the first direct tax on
colonist. (legal documents, pamphlets, newspapers, dice and playing cards)
− Britain’s revenue, the money a government collects from taxes and or other sources, increased. • Political protest spread• Stamp Act repealed• Other tax laws passed• Boston Tea Party
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Cont’d• In retaliation to
the Boston Tea Party, Parliament passed the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)−Boston Harbor
closed−Quarter Act
• Colonial Unity−Harsh new British
policy spurred American sense of unity.
−Committees urged resistance against British.
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1st Continental Congress
• Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774.
• Imposed embargo; agreement prohibiting trade, on Britain.
• Lexington and Concord “Shot heard around the world”
2nd Continental Congress
• 13 colonies met• Assumed the powers
of central government.• John Hancock-
President• George Washington-
commander of Army
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Independence• Committee asked Thomas Jefferson to write
draft for a declaration of independence.• July 4, 1776 the congress approved the final
draft of the Declaration of Independence. − Statement of the reasons for independence.
*transformation of colonies into states*
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Section 3: The Articles of Confederation• In 1777 a committee
appointed by Congress presented a plan.−States wanted a
confederation (“league of friendship”) among 13 independent states.
−By March 1781 all 13 states had ratified, or approved the Articles of Confederation.
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Government Under the Articles• Unicameral; single-
chamber legislature• There was no federal
court system• Each state had one
vote in congress• Congress had only
those powers expressed in the Articles
1. Make war and peace2. Send and receive
ambassadors3. Enter into treaties4. Raise and equip a navy5. Maintain an army by
requesting troops from states
6. Appoint senior military officers
7. Fix standards of weight and measures
8. Regulate Indian-affairs9. Establish post offices10. Decide certain disputes
among states
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Weakness of the Articles• Because each state had no intention of giving up
its sovereignty to a central government, the Articles had weaknesses.− Congress did not have the power to levy or collect
taxes− Did not have power to regulate trade− Could not enforce laws− Laws needed approval from 9 of the 13 states.− Amending or changing the articles required consent
of all states− No executive branch− No national court system
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Achievements• Establishment of a
fair policy for the development of lands west of the Appalachian.
• States ceded, or yielded their claims to the central gov’t.
• Congress enacted two land ordinances, or laws, that provided for the organization of these territories.
• Northwest Ordinance (1787)
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Need for Stronger Government• States quarreled over boundaries and
tariffs. • Serious money problems
−Owed foreign govts and soldiers−Economic depression left many farmers
and small merchants angry and in debt.
• Shays’ Rebellion−Daniel Shays gathered a force of 1200
men and advanced on the federal arsenal in in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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The Annapolis Convention• Called for constitutional convention• Alexander Hamilton persuaded other delegates
to call for another convention in Philadelphia to propose changes that would make the nat’l govt more effective.
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Section 4: The Constitutional Convention• The Constitutional Convention began its work on
May 25, 1787.• James Madison; known as Father of the
Constitution because he was the author of the basic plan of gov’t that the convention eventually adopted.
• Convention began by choosing George Washington to preside over the meetings.
The Rising Sun Chair
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Decisions and Compromises• The Virginia Plan– would give more control to
larger , more populous states in a strong national gov’t
• The New Jersey Plan– called for a less powerful government with more independence for states
• The Connecticut Compromise− Legislature would have 2 parts
• House of reps- based on population• Senate- 2 members from each state
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Decisions cont’d• Three-Fifths Compromise; three-fifths of the
enslaved people would be counted for both taxes purposes and representation.
• Congress granted power to regulate interstate commerce; or trade among the states, and foreign commerce.
• Founders compromised on the slavery in order to successfully create the new government.
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Ratifying the Constitution• Put into effect June 21, 1788The Federalist and Anti-Federalist• Anti-Federalists (against the Constitution)
− supporters=inland famers and labors who feared a strong national gov’t
− Claimed the Constitution was extralegal; not sanctioned by law.
− Believed Bill of Rights was needed− Patrick Henry
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Cont’d• Federalist (favored the Constitution)
− Led by many of the founders− Supporters= merchants, city and coastal dwellers− Argued that w/o strong national gov’t, anarchy,
or political disorder, would triumph.− Promised to add Bill of Rights
*To help win the battle for ratification in New York Alexander Hamilton and James Madison publishedMore than 80 essays defending the new Constitution;The Federalist.*
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Launching a New State• New York City as nation’s
temporary capital• George Washington—President• John Adams– Vice President• April 30, 1789 Washington took
oath of office becoming the first president of the U.S.
• First 10 amendments (Bill of Rights) ratified in 1791.