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5.1 discuss “Republicanism”

5.1 discuss “Republicanism”. Defined: indirect democracy Discuss: different ideas about “republican government” Direct / Indirect. ????????????????????. When did we declare independence ? _________ When did the war end ? __________

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5.1 discuss “Republicanism”

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  1. 5.1 discuss “Republicanism” • Defined: indirect democracy • Discuss: different ideas about “republican government” Direct / Indirect

  2. ???????????????????? • When did we declare independence ? _________ • When did the war end ? __________ • When did we become officially independent ? _______ • When did GW become our first president ? _________

  3. * define : “ the critical period” 1776---------1783 -----------------1789-> consolidate and survive in the face of many problems along with a lack of experience , confidence and trust.

  4. “The Patriot” Debate “…South Carolina is not at war” “…and what nation is that? “…..1 ruler 3,000 miles away or 3,000 rulers 1 mile away”

  5. 5.1 Describe the Articles of Confederation • Confederation – a loose union of strong states • Plan “A” * Why did it fail? - structure and power - handout * Why form it in the first place? - past experience

  6. 5.1 ID achievements of the A of C • conducted the war • got the Treaty of Paris done 1783 • passed the NW Ordinance of 1787 • allowed for the development of state constitutions

  7. 5.1 State the importance of the 13 state constitutions • were much more detailed than the A of C • Illustrated the importance of state (local) rule to the americans • separation of power -3 branches; including a judiciary • system of checks and balances • contained a listing of protected rights

  8. 5.2 Why is Shay’s Rebellion important? • It (along with other problems) convinced American political leaders that the A of C gov’t had to be strengthened. but….. How much change? How to change it? • May 1787 in Philadelphia- each state would send a delegation to work on problems and possible improvements to the A of C • Would become “The Constitutional Convention”

  9. 5.2 Describe the CC • Philly : May – Sept. 1787 • purpose: to revise, improve • the 12/13 states sent delegates: - who was there?- very elite group GW, Madison, Franklin, Dickinson, Morris, Sherman, Patterson, Hamilton - who wasn’t? JA, SA, Patrick Henry • action taken: - gag order, start from scratch - compromise - GW; James Madison

  10. 5.2 ID the major compromises made at the Constitutional Convention • state representation / voting in the National Legislature - Bicameral: (Senate (=) and House of Representatives (%) • Slavery - 3/5 • National power over Commerce - interstate - foreign; tariffs - no laws against the slave trade (20 years) • Presidential selection - electoral college * for ratification: ………..

  11. 5.3 RATIFICATION • Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists - 9 states to ratify • The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison - essays ( for NY newspapers) - remove fear, the unknown, explain * handout • Anti-Federalists - letters - P Henry, S Adams, TJ • The Bill Of Rights

  12. * Structure of the Constitution • Articles, Sections, Clauses - A1,S8,c18 • Preamble - purpose • A1 - Legislative • A2 - Executive • A3 - Judicial • A4 - Federalism • A5 - Amendment Process • A6 - Supremacy • A7 - Ratification • Amendments

  13. ROOTS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

  14. ID Basic Principles of American Government • Federalism • Separation of Powers • Checks & Balances • Judicial Review • Singularity • Supremacy • Popular Sovereignty • Flexibility - A 10, A 9 - A1 s8 c18—”the elastic clause” - “Inherent Powers” - the Amendments

  15. Seperation of Power – 3 Branches

  16. FLEXIBILITY • A 10 – “reserved powers” • A 9 – expansion of the B of R • A1 s8 c18- “the elastic clause” • “Inherent Powers” of the President in A2 • the Amendment process • SC rulings

  17. AMENDMENTS - 27 • 1-10 Bill of Rights • 13,14,15 Civil war • 16,17,18,19 Progressive Era(21) • Extension of Voting Rights – 23,24,26 • Presidential Power / Circumstances – 20,22,25 • 11,12, 27

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