Mrs. Robinson & Mrs. Robinson & Mrs. BrooksMrs. Brooks Georgia StudiesGeorgia Studies
Warm-UPThe stars on this U.S. flag represents?a.50 United Statesb.13 Original Coloniesc.15 Original Coloniesd.3 Branch of the U.S. government
Warm-UP~ AnswerThe stars on this U.S. flag represents?a.50 United Statesb.13 Original Coloniesc.15 Original Coloniesd.3 Branch of the U.S. government
Standard
SS8H4: The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles. b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few and reasons why Georgia ratified the constitution.
Activator
http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/did-betsy-ross-really-make-the-first-american-flag
Checking for Understanding
Who sewed the first U.S. Flag?
What year was this done?
Other names for the U.S. Flag?
Checking for UnderstandingWho sewed the first U.S. Flag? Besty Ross
What year was this done? 1776 (after DofI written)
Other names for the U.S. Flag? the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, and the Star-Spangled Banner.
Work Period
Work Period
•Using the reading handout “The Articles of Confederation”, complete the Cornell note sheet.
•Complete Vocabulary Review for Unit 4/5
Vocabulary Terms
Define each term, provide a visual representation, and a sentence with each.
Constitution a system of written laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed.
Amendment
A formal change to a law
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Ratify
To approve or make valid
Veto
To refuse to sign a bill (proposed law).
Federalism
A system in which the national and state government share power over the same area and same people.
Checks and Balances
The system that provides to each branch of government some power that controls or prevents some actions of the other two branches
Separation of Power
A division of responsibilities for government among the three branches of government
U.S. Congress
The legislature of the United States; consisting of a U.S. Senate and a U.S. House of Representative
General assembly
The legislature of the state of Georgia; consisting of a senate and a house of representative.
Executive Branch
The branch of government that enforces the law
Legislative Branch
The branch of government that makes the laws
Judicial Branch
The branch of government that interprets the law
Bicameral
Two houses or chambers of the legislature
Framers/founders the political leaders or "Founding Fathers" took part in American independence and creating the United States of America
Compromise
The concept of finding common ground; to make a deal where each side gives up part of their demand.
Political parties
An organized group of people who share common ideals and who seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices.
Government
the form or system of rule by which a nation, state, and/or community is governed
Rights legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Responsibility
Obligations; accountable for something within one's power or control.
Unicameral
One house or chamber of the legislature
Scarcity
Shortness of supply
Cede
To surrender
Repeal
To revoke or withdraw
Cotton gin
a machine for separating the fibers of cotton from the seeds
bill
A proposed law
Republic
a nation in which the supreme power rests with the citizens who vote and has representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them
Democracy
A government ruled by the people
Legislature Law making body
HOMEWORK
Study notes/
complete vocabulary review
Vocabulary TEST Friday!
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