chapter 5. 1787 in philadelphia, led by george washington purpose: fix the weakness of the...

Unit 3:

Foundations of Government

Chapter 5

1787 in Philadelphia, led by George

Washington Purpose:

Fix the weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Compromises:1. The Great Compromise: Equal Reps (New

Jersey Plan) vs. Reps based on Population (Virginia Plan) Bicameral legislature: two houses House of Reps

& Senate

2. Three-Fifths Compromise

The Constitutional Convention

What is the purpose of a political cartoon?

When are they used? Pass out Political Cartoons Analysis Guide

(keep in notes section of your binder)

Political Cartoons

Political Cartoons

Complete this worksheet with a partner Discuss as a class Whatever is not finished in class is

HOMEWORK!

Political Cartoon Worksheet

Ratify: approve To make the Constitution the law of the land, it

had to be ratified Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Feds: supported the Constitution (strong national gov’t)

Anti-Feds: opposed the Constitution (local gov’t)

The Struggle for Ratification

Ben Franklin Article SOAPS worksheet as a class 1790: all 13 states ratified the Constitution!!

YAY!!

Analyze primary source:

1. Pre-Amble2. Articles

Different from the Articles of Confederation

3. Amendments 1-10: Bill of Rights 11-27: Other Amendments

The Parts of the Constitution

Take out Homework (Chapter 5

Chart Notes)Collected at the start of class

Take out Unit 3 Notes Guide, we will finish those today!

Bell Ringer: 9/29

The Introduction to the Constitution Describes the purpose of the government as

set up by the Constitution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHp7sMqPL

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Pre-Amble

The plan laid out by the Founders on how to form our

government 7 ArticlesAll of the specific plans for our government

Details in the Articles: clauses EX: Article 1: Legislative BranchDescribes the

organization and powers of Congress Elastic Clause: Congress may also make laws that are

“necessary and proper” for carrying out the powers listed WHY? Help Congress do its job

The Articles

Separation of Powers

Divided between state and federal government Divided within the federal government Why?

Checks and Balances Gives each branch of government ways to limit

the powers of the other two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_foQoCHQq

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Limited Government

Current Event #11. New Current Events Sheets2. Log on to your Chromebooks and find the

Intro to Soc A Folder in your Google Drive3. Open the Current Event Document and follow

the link for Current Event #1 on Obama and the U.N.

Bell Ringer: 9/30

http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWEP90jGEJ8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlt6R1KD4E0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV91Pt6xpYo

Under the Sea Instrumental: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sds8vgkZykc

Bill of Rights Song Examples

1. What symbols to you see? 2. What point is the author trying to make?

Bell Ringer-10/09

1. 42. 253. 274. 225. 186. 57. 98. 169. 1310.10

11.1912.2313.814.1815.116.2017.1518.1619.220.8

21.522.2623.124.1125.1226.627.128.329.15, 19, 24, 2630.22

Amendment Search HW Answers