chap 6 constitution review
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THE CONSTITUTION
ALBANY PLAN OF
UNION
WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE
THE BIRTH OF A
NATION
WHO NOW WILL
RULE?
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
SHAY’S REBELLION
The need for a
stronger central
government
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
INDEPENDENCE HALL
George Washington was elected as
President of the Constitutional
Convention in Philadelphia.
During the hearings he did
not say one word, not wanting to
influence the vote.
WHO WILL CONTROL
THE NATION?
FEDERAL GOVT.
STATE GOVT.
BIG STATES & small states
THE GREAT COMPROMISE
SENATE
BENEFITS SMALL STATES
HOUSE
BENEFITS BIG STATES
TWO HOUSE SYSTEM
NEW JERSEY PLAN
VIRGINIA PLAN
THE SLAVE COMPROMISES
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THREE-FIFTH COMPROMISE
SLAVE TRADE COMPROMISES
In southern states, slaves were to be counted as 3/5ths of a
whole person for both tax and population for representation.
This also meant they were considered 2/5ths property.
Congress could not pass laws outlawing the import of slave
labor from other countries until 1808. Also, northern states
were required to return slaves who escaped to free states.
A VERY FRAGILE UNION
The young nation was at
risk of dividing into three
smaller countries based on
regions with similar needs and
characteristics.
The delegates decided to
make what ever compromises
were necessary to keep the
nation one large country.
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SHOULD CONSTITUTION PASS?
THE NEXT GREAT DEBATE
JEFFERSON HAMILTON
Against Constitution Supported Constitution
Against Powerful Govt. Support Powerful Govt.
Against Big Business Support Big Business
More Power to State Govt. More Power to Federal G.
Support Middle Class Support Wealthy Class
All Men Should Vote Rich Men Should Vote
Democratic Party Founder Republican Party Founder
ANTIFEDERALISTS FEDERALISTS
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“We need the be careful with a powerful central government. It would be better to keep most of the power under the control of the states. The government should support the common population.”
JEFFERSON
“We need a strong powerful central government that can help the United States become a world power. The majority of the power should be controlled by the federal government which should support the needs of wealthy Americans.”
HAMILTON
JAMES MADISON
Father of the Constitution
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3 BRANCHES OF
GOVT.
JUDICIAL
BRANCH
ARTICLE THREE
ENFORCE THE LAWS
9 TOTAL MEMBERS
ELECTED FOR
LIFE
APPOINTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND
CONFIRMED BY
SENATE
LEGISLATIVE
BRANCH
ARTICLE ONE
WRITE AND PASS THE
LAWS
435 HOUSE MEMBERS
100 SENATE MEMBERS
ELECTED FOR
4 OR 6 YEAR TERMS
ELECTED BY THE
PEOPLE
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH
ARTICLE TWO
CARRY OUT THE
LAWS
1 TOTAL MEMBER
ELECTED FOR
4 YEAR TERM
ELECTED BY
ELECTORAL
COLLEGE
THE
CONSTITUTION
DUTY ?
HOW MANY ?
TERM ?
ELECTED ?
DUTY ?
HOW MANY ?
TERM ?
ELECTED ?DUTY ?
HOW MANY ?
TERM ?
ELECTED ?
# 1 THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE SENATE
# 2 THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
GEORGE W. TO GEORGE B.
STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
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HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW
# 3 THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
THE SUPREME COURT
CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS
LEGISLATIVE
BRANCH
CONGRESS
JUDICIAL
BRANCH
SUPREME COURT
EXECUTIVE
BRANCH
PRESIDENT
Appoints Judges to Supreme Court
May Veto Bills Passed by Congress
Unconstitutional Actions of President
Can Declare Laws Unconstitutional
May Impeach S. Court Justices
May Override Presidential Veto
CHECKS AND BALANCES
FEDERALISM - Power is shared on several
levels of government to handle problems and
represent the public’s needs and interests.
STATE LOCAL
President Bush Governor Rendell Mayor Pettyjohn
FEDERAL
WHO DID THE CONSTITUTION BENEFIT?
WHITE MEN OF PROPERTY
MANY WERE LEFT OUT…
AFRICAN AMERICANS
NATIVE AMERICANS & WOMEN
IMMIGRANTS & THE POOR
A LIVING DOCUMENT
BILL OF RIGHTS JAMES MADISON
AMMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
STUDY!