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Late Work

Late Work. Many students have low grades because they have not completed the following assignments: Amending the Student Handbook PowerPoint 1 st Amendment – Google maps PowerPoint CW # 2 (Puzzles) When you finish, Let me check it. US Constitution 1. Preamble -Beginning

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Late Work

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  1. Late Work • Many students have low grades because they have not completed the following assignments: • Amending the Student Handbook PowerPoint • 1st Amendment – Google maps PowerPoint • CW#2 (Puzzles) • When you finish, Let me check it

  2. US Constitution 1. Preamble -Beginning -Purpose of gov’t -Goals of Gov’t 2. Articles -Structure of Gov’t -Powers of Gov’t -Amending 3. Amendments -Changes -1-10: Bill of Rights • Consent of the Governed • Kill Articles of Confederation • Fair courts & laws • Peace in USA • Protect from other countries • Make our lives better • Protect our rights Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Amendment 6 Amendment 7 Amendment 8 Amendment 9 Amendment 10

  3. Due Process • 5th Amendment • National Gov’t must treat you fair and equal • 14th Amendment • State Gov’tmust treat you fair and equal

  4. 1 Two ways to amend the constitution 66% National Congress Proposes States Vote 2 state demanded Convention Proposes 75% 66% -11,000 amendments have been proposed -27 have been ratified

  5. Fundamental Political Principles Consent of the Governed Consent of the Governed Representative Government Representative Government Limited Government Rule of Law We pick people to vote for us People are The source of power Democracy Democracy No one is above the law Gov’t cannot do anything it wants People rule thru voting

  6. Fundamental Political Principles Va Statute for Religious Freedom Va Declaration of Rights Articles of Confederation US Constitution Charter of Va co of London Declaration of Independence

  7. Va Statute for Religious Freedom Va Declaration of Rights Charter of Va co of London • Rights of Englishman • 1st Rep. Gov’t • Religious Freedom • Gov’t Job is to protect our: • Life • Liberty • Property • Model for the Bill of Rights

  8. Fundamental Political Principles Va Statute for Religious Freedom Va Declaration of Rights Articles of Confederation US Constitution Charter of Va co of London Declaration of Independence

  9. 4 Big Points Declaration of Independence • Grievances

  10. Dear King, • You are a tyrant • You have taken our right of trial by jury • You have unfairly taxed us • You have removed our representatives in the government • You have a standing army in the colonies in times of peace • …and more

  11. 4 Big Points Declaration of Independence • Grievances • Independence

  12. Dear BF or GF, • I’m breaking up with you (independence) • Your breath stinks • You smell • Your jokes aren’t funny • Your friends are better looking

  13. 4 Big Points Declaration of Independence • Grievances • Independence • Equality • Unalienable Rights • Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

  14. Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation • 1st form of national Gov’t • Powerful StateGov’t • Weak Central Gov’t • No Taxes • Couldn’t enforce laws • No President • No common currency 1 2 US Constitution

  15. 2 1 Taxes No Taxes No Judicial Branch Judicial Branch No Executive Branch Executive Branch Weak Central gov’t Strong Central gov’t

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