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Articles vs. Constitution

Articles vs. Constitution. Similarities & Differences. Essential Question. How were the governments established by the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution similar and different? (Every point in this presentation is a “Need to Know”). Key terms.

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Articles vs. Constitution

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  1. Articles vs. Constitution Similarities & Differences

  2. Essential Question • How were the governments established by the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution similar and different? (Every point in this presentation is a “Need to Know”)

  3. Key terms • Representative: a person elected to represent a group of citizens • Republic: a representative form of government • Federalism: a system of government that shares power between a central government and local governments

  4. Similarities • Neither wanted one person to have too much power. (Why not?) • Both created a representative form of government • Both had a Legislative Branch

  5. Differences • States’ power stronger than central power • Unicameral (one legislative body) • Did not include protection of human rights • Central government did not have the power to tax • Central power stronger than states’ power • Bicameral (two legislative bodies) • Included protection of human rights (Bill of Rights) • Included an executive & judicial branch • Created a federal system where the central government is supreme Articles of Confederation US Constitution

  6. Now it’s Your Turn! • On a separate piece of paper, Create a Venn Diagram showing the similarities and differences between the Articles of Confederation & the US Constitution. Label each part of the diagram.

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