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The Principles of the United States Constitution. Establishing a Government. The first Constitution was called “ The Articles of Confederation ”. It had many problems (weak national government) so it was revised at “ The Constitutional Convention ” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Principles of the United States Constitution
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Establishing a Government
The first Constitution was called “The Articles of Confederation”.
It had many problems (weak national government) so it was revised at “The Constitutional Convention”
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787
Rhode Island sent no one……why?.
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Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan called for a strong national government (collect taxes, make laws, enforce laws in court). It also wanted to establish a House of Representatives.
New Jersey Plan was formed to protect the interest of small states. Continue the government under the Articles of Confederation.
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Who WON?????
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) established a bicameral Congress.
The Great Compromise passed by a single vote.
The new Constitution was approved on September 28, 1787 and sent to states to ratify.
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I. Popular Sovereignty
Define REPUBLIC The people hold the ultimate authority A representative democracy lets the people
elect leaders to make decisions for them. Phil Gingrey (District 11) is our elected
official in Congress
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II. Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny Government is limited to the power given
them in the Constitution. The Constitution tells how leaders who
overstep their power can be removed
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III. Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments
Some powers are shared The National Government has the “supreme
power”
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IV. Separation of Powers
No one holds “too much” power Legislative branch makes the laws Executive branch carries out the laws Legislative branch interprets the laws
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Venn Diagram
Executive Legislative
Judicial
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Legislative Branch
Senate and House of Representatives Make our laws Appropriate Money Regulate Immigration Establish Post Offices and Roads Regulate Interstate Commerce and
Transportation Declare War
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Executive Branch
The President of the United States Chief Executive Chief of State Chief Legislator Commander in Chief
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Judicial Branch
Supreme Court and other Federal Courts Preserve and protect the rights guaranteed
by the Constitution Considers cases involving national laws Declares laws and acts “unconstitutional”
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V. Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government Each branch can check each other branch
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Executive Checks
Propose laws to Congress Veto laws made by Congress Negotiate foreign treaties Appoint federal judges Grant pardons to federal offenders
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Legislative Checks
Override president’s veto Ratify treaties Confirm executive appointments Impeach federal officers and judges Create and dissolve lower federal courts
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Judicial Checks
Declare executive acts unconstitutional Declare laws unconstitutional Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional The Supreme Court holds the final check