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Chapter 5: Creating the Constitution. Chapter Links. Section 1 “The Constitutional Convention”. Section 2 “The Struggle for Ratification”. Section 3 “The Supreme Law of the Land”. Activity. Complete the activity as it is described on your handout. You have 20 minutes. Section 1
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Chapter 5: Creating the Constitution Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Chapter Links Section 1 “The Constitutional Convention” Section 2 “The Struggle for Ratification” Section 3 “The Supreme Law of the Land” Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Activity • Complete the activity as it is described on your handout. You have 20 minutes. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Section 1 “The Constitutional Convention” Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Agreement and Disagreement • Convention Delegates • Many agreed with “Separation of Powers” • Many agreed that power should be limited • Delegates were divided on how many representatives each state should have in the national government • Delegates were divided on how much power the national government should be given Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Getting Organized • Washington is Selected • May 25th, 1787 George Washington is selected as presiding officer over the convention. • Setting the Rules • No information was to be given to the press; the doors and windows of the hall were shut. • All 55 delegates were given a chance to speak • Delegates worked from 10 AM to 4 PM, six days per week. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Constitutional Plans Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Insert 4-5 lines Insert 4-5 lines Great Compromise Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Madison’s Plan • James Madison, Virginia • Proposed the “Virginia Plan”, which called for a strong national government and a legislative branch consisting of both a House of Representatives (directly elected) and a Senate (chosen by the House of Representatives). • Bicameral: Two house (legislature) • A state’s size would determine number of representatives. • Favored by states w/large population Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Reaching Compromise • The New Jersey Plan • Opposition to the Virginia Plan • Proposed one-house legislature; representation equal for all states. • Small states favored • The Great Compromise • Combined Virginia and New Jersey Plans • The decision to allow a bicameral national legislature • The number of representatives in the House is proportionate to the state’s population. • Each state would have an equal number of Senators. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Sharing Power • State Power vs. National Power Issues • Trade Regulations • Slave Trade • Trade Compromise: • National government could regulate trade • National government could not regulate slave trade until after 1808 Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Reaching Compromise (cont.) • Fairness • The bicameral legislature was thought to ensure fair laws were passed • The Three-Fifths Compromise • The decision to count each slave as three-fifths a person when deciding the state’s population and subsequent number of representatives. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Executive and Judicial Branches • Executive Branch • Designed to enforce the laws • The President • Judicial Branch • Designed to interpret the laws • The Supreme Court • Voting and Elections • Only white men with property could vote Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Signing • September 17, 1787 • 39 delegates signed the compact • Framers • The delegates of this convention are often called the framers because they shaped the American form of government. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Reader assignment • Answer the 5.1 questions using p. 52-53 in your reader. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Reading assignment • You will be assigned a section of Ch5 Sec2 to read alone and summarize to the class. In your presentation you must have the following: • What is your section about? (brief summary) • Why is it important to the ratification of the Constitution? • How could you compare/relate this to today? • Also, use p.136-147 to find the following: • Find 1 example of your section in the Constitution Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Journal check #1 • Gov’t types • Portrait of Americans • Influences on American gov’t • Declaration of Independence • Articles of Confederation • Constitution ratification Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Section 2 “The Struggle for Ratification” Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Federalists • Federalists • The supporters of the Constitution; they supported a strong federal or national government. • Supported a strong national government to: • Protect the states • Maintain Order • Regulate trade • Guarantee the rights of citizens Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Anti-Federalists • Anti-Federalists • Opponents of the Constitution • Feared the “Necessary and Proper” clause • Felt a Bill of Rights was needed • Supported a weak national government and strong state government to: • Allow politicians to be closer to their constituents • Protect people’s liberties • Limit abuses of power by federal governments Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Federalist Papers • Written in Response to Patrick Henry and other Anti-Federalists • James Madison • Alexander Hamilton • John Jay • These papers argued for the Constitution as a body which could protect the liberty of every citizen Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Federalist Papers Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Ratification • Between December 1787 and May 1790, all 13 states ratified or approved of the Constitution • The Constitution was officially adopted when the ninth state to ratify, New Hampshire, approved. • The last four states to ratify were Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Federalist or Anti-Federalist journal • After reading the packet, complete the following: • Choose one argument to defend • Write a paragraph defending the idea • Choose one opposing argument to attack • Write a paragraph attacking the idea Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Federalist Papers • Write your own “Federalist Paper” to convince someone that your opinion is supreme. This can be any topic of your choosing in today’s world. Your paper should be at least 1 page in length. • i.e. (gas is too expensive, reality shows are the greatest form of entertainment) Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Section 3 “The Supreme Law of the Land” Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Goals of Our Government • To Form a more Perfect Union • To Establish Justice • To Insure Domestic Tranquility • The Provide for the Common Defense • To Promote General Welfare • To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Posterity Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Articles • Your group will be given 1 of the 7 articles of the Constitution (p.136). • On 1 paper per group, answer the following: • What does your article address? • Describe why it is important • How can you relate this article to today’s world? Civics: Government and Economics in Action
The Articles Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch The states Amendments Supremacy Clause Ratification Civics: Government and Economics in Action
5.3 textbook assignment • Read p.124-131 • Do the following parts of p.131 • Key terms • #3a & b • #4a & b Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Limited Government • Federalism • The division of power between the states and the federal or national government • Concurrent Powers • Powers shared by the federal and state governments. • Reserved Powers • Powers that the Constitution neither gives to Congress nor denies to the states. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Limited Government (cont.) • Separation of Powers • Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches • Checks and Balances • The system that gives each branch of government ways to limit the powers of the other two. • Impeach • To accuse or wrongdoing • This is an example of a “check” the House of Representatives has on any high officials. Civics: Government and Economics in Action
Assignment • Create a pamphlet showing the three branches of the federal government • You will have 1 title flap and 3 branch flaps • Each flap should have a title, 3 facts, and an illustration Civics: Government and Economics in Action