9-29-11 Ideals of the Constitution

1. 9-29-11Ideals of the Constitution Pilgrim Influence Goals of the Constitution Powers of the Federal and State Government

2. Objectives • Analyze the unique properties of the Mayflower Compact • Identify previous content connections to the Mayflower Compact • Illustrate the goals of the Constitution • Identify the components of the Federal System (federalism) • Categorize the powers of Federal and State Governments as determined by the Constitution

3. Do Now Cell on your desk – top left corner please http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTgyOTMxNTQ2OA White board: What do we know about pilgrims? Translate this quote into your own words: “The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed.”

4. Listen while reading the Mayflower Compact 1. When was this document written? 2. Who was it written for and why did they write it?

5. Analyze the Mayflower Compact • Written Document Analysis Worksheet: # 1-4 • 1. What government gives us in exchange for giving up our freedoms • 2. Purposes of government (any of the four) • 3. Type of government created by the Compact • 4. Popular sovereignty • 5. Do you think Federalists or Anti-federalists would like the compact, and why?

6. Purposes of Government: services, laws, guarantee freedoms, unify and cooperate to solve problems What we get when we enter government and give up our freedom – order and protection The Compact’s Contributions Type of government: direct democracy Declaration of Independence: popular sovereignty

7. Pilgrim Influence What is the Mayflower Compact’s connection to the Constitution? 1600s most governed without consent, they willingly gave it; popular sovereignty and the purposes of Government

8. The Mayflower Compact and the Constitution:Comparing the Documents…

10. Formative Assessment • http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/NDQyMDgzMDI0 • Text someone in class a question. Respond to that person via text. No cell? Use your white board and get someone’s attention.

11. Goals of the Constitution

12. Goals of the Constitution • Re-read the goals of the constitution on page 88 and 89 • Create a three column chart • Column one – each goal in your own words • Column two – illustrate each goal • Column three – rank the importance of each goal

13. Formative Assessment • http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/MTg0NTE3NTUzNA

14. Principles of the Constitution

15. Formative Assessment • Complete the balance located in your note guide and then answer on your WB: • 1. Why was Federalism the best solution to the problems of the AoC? • 2. Which principle of the Constitution does Federalism help achieve?

16. The Federal Government

17. Closure I • Watch this video and answer the following (you’ll have to infer to get your answers) • How does this video mention limited government? • How does this government mention majority rule with minority rights?

18. Do Now • Text your answer to the following question to 717-752-6695: What was the name of the document the Pilgrims wrote, and what idea does it contain that we saw in both the Declaration and the Constitution? • THEN! White board: • What are the six goals of the Constitution?

19. Powers in the Constitution As you watch this video, your job is to do your best to remember : what powers belong to states what powers belong to the federal government, and what powers are shared by both.

20. Move your Power! • Use your scissors to cut out each individual card, then • Use the cards to organize the powers of government on your desk • You may use your textbook – pages 90 and 91.

21. Delegated Powers • Powers given to the Federal Government • Provide for the country’s defense • Power to control trade • Power to print money

22. Reserved Powers • All powers not specifically delegated to the Federal Government (reserved for the states) • Conduct all elections • Establish schools • Establish local governments • Regulate trade inside its’ own state

23. Formative Assessment • http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MjcwMDY1Mjcx

24. Concurrent or Shared Powers • Powers shared by the states and the federal government (concurrent powers) • Borrow money • Create banks • Tax • Promote the health and well being of peeps • Establish courts • Enforce laws

25. Formative Assessment • http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTY1NTg5MDgzMg

26. DELEGATED POWERS • Provide for the • country’s _______ • Power to • control _____ • Power to • print ______ • RESERVED POWERS • Conduct all ______ • Establish ______ • Establish local ____________ • Regulate _____ inside its’ _____ ________ • SHARED POWERS • Borrow _____ • Create ______ • Tax • Promote the _____ and ______ of citizens • Establish ______ • Enforce _____

27. DELEGATED POWERS • Provide for the • country’s defense • Power to • control trade • Power to • print money • RESERVED POWERS • Conduct all elections • Establish schools • Establish local governments • Regulate trade inside its’ own state • CONCURRENT POWERS • Borrow money • Create banks • Tax • Promote the health and well being of peeps • Establish courts • Enforce laws

28. Closure II • On your white boards: • What are the shared powers given to both state and federal governments?