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

What is a bigger threat to liberty, anarchy or monarchy? Explain.

Journal #4

Declaration of Independence

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

Articles of Confederation

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

Summary of the articles

Candy Bars

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

Where did they go wrong?

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

Expansion

Land over the Appalachian Mtns

It’s near us, it’s oursWe’re small, we need it

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

DUE – TUESDAY OCTOBER 7TH

US Constitution Worksheet

A volunteer

Opportunities

WE THE PEOPLE….

The Six Basic Principles

“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

No branch can be more powerful than another

Checks and Balances

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…

Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 2

The President orders that a mass murderer be sent back to Washington from Oregon

Question #1

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

#1 Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 2

#2 Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 1

#3 Article I, Section 8, Paragraph 11

#4 Article I, Section 8, Paragraph 2

#5 Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 8 Article VI, Section 3

#6 Article 1, Section 8 , Paragraph 7

#7 Article II, Section 1, Paragraph 5

#8 Article I, Section 8, Paragraph 5

#9 Article I, Section 5, Paragraph 4

#10 Article I, Section 8, Paragraph 8

On A note card or half sheet of paper please answer the following questions.

1. Why did the Articles of Confederation cause problems for the states

2. What was the great compromise

3. List 2 things you learned/found interesting

4. One question you still have

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