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Foundations of American Government: 1777 to 1791

Explore the historical significance of dates like 1777 & 1787, the structures of the 1st GA state government, framework of the US government, problems with the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, checks and balances, political parties, rights, responsibilities, and voting requirements. Learn about key concepts and historical events that laid the groundwork for the US Constitutional Convention.

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Foundations of American Government: 1777 to 1791

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  1. EARLY GVT. Create an accurate clue for each concept or answer the question …. Or draw a visual representation !

  2. What was significant about the date 1777 ?

  3. Give a description of the structure of the 1st GA state gvt. • Describe each branch . . .

  4. Name for the original framework for the US gvt.

  5. Name 3 problems w/ the Articles of Confederation.

  6. Name 3 similarities between the 1777 GA Constitution & the Art. of Confed.

  7. Name for the 1st 10 Amendments to the US Constitution.

  8. Give 3 examples of personal protections provided for in the Bill of Rights.

  9. What was the significance of the date 1787 ?

  10. What resulted from the rewriting of the Art. of Confed.?

  11. Who signed the US Constitution for GA ?

  12. The definition for this concept might be … “to politically approve” something.

  13. Why was GA so quick to approve the Constitution (3 reasons) ?

  14. Describe what is meant by “separation of powers” & give an example.

  15. Describe the concept of “checks & balances” & give an example.

  16. List the 6 principals upon which our gvt. is based.

  17. Explain what a “political party” is & list 3 examples.

  18. List 3 rights of a GA citizen …

  19. List 3 responsibilities of a GA citizen …

  20. Give 3 requirements for voting in GA . . .

  21. Name & describe the 2 major types of elections.

  22. BLIND CLUES • Choose 1 member of your group to answer the question & they must turn their back to the screen. The group will give one clue (or drawing) . If the group member does not answer correctly, group may choose another group to supply one more clue (1/2 the pts).

  23. BALDWIN

  24. Articles of Confederation

  25. Constitution

  26. Bill of Rights

  27. Constitutional Convention

  28. Ratification

  29. Democratic Republic

  30. Electoral College

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