一 Bell Ringer

1. 一 Bell Ringer Sit quietly at your desks. When the bell rings, you will have two minutes to discuss, as a class, strategy on how to pick up today’s reading as fast as possible. When Phoenix Wright appears on the screen, I will start a timer. I will stop the timer when everyone has the reading on her or his desk and is sitting quietly. Make sure you turn in your home prep to the back bin.

2. 3 2 1 一 Bell Ringer Sit quietly at your desks. When the bell rings, you will have two minutes to discuss, as a class, strategy on how to pick up today’s reading as fast as possible. When Phoenix Wright appears on the screen, I will start a timer. I will stop the timer when everyone has the reading on her or his desk and is sitting quietly. Make sure you turn in your home prep to the back bin.

3. Go! You are being timed. The timer will stop when everyone is sitting quietly and has a Wanted: A Just Right Government reading paper on her or his desk.

5. 二 WANTED: A “Just Right” Government Follow along as I read aloud. As the slides change, find the words on the board in the paragraph we just read and underline them.

6. Wanted: A government that… much • Has enough ________ to do its job • Doesn’t give anyone too ______ power • Considers the needs of all _________ • Lets citizens have a ________ • Protects individual __________ say states power rights

7. In 1777, the Americans wrote their first plan for government in a document called the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

8. The Articles of Confederation A confederation is a _________ of individuals _______ together for a _________. group united purpose

9. The Articles of Confederation independent • Each state was _________________ and had its own ________________. • Each state would send _______________ to the “Congress of the Confederation.” • The Congress was the only __________ of government. There was no ___________. • In Congress, each state got _______ vote. government representatives branch President one

10. A Rocky Relationship Hey, this sounds great! Wait! Not so fast… • States get to keep their ______ and ____________ • No _____________ telling the states what to do • Congress had the power to create a _________ to ________all the states • Congress had no way to __________ its _______! • Congress had no power to collect _________ to pay for the military! • The Articles could only _________ if __________ state agreed! power independence enforce laws government taxes military protect change every single

11. 三 QUICK QUIZ! The Articles of Confederation

12. Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country. Think About It  True  False 

13. Under the Articles of Confederation, states would be independent. Think About It   True  False

14. The Articles of Confederation were easy to change. Think About It  True  False 

15. Under the Articles, states with more people got more votes in Congress. Think About It  True  False 

16. Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. Think About It   True  False

17. Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them. Think About It  True  False 

18. The Articles of Confederation created the first American government. Think About It   True  False

19. 三 QUICK QUIZ! IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES?

20. Everyone thought the central government should have more power. Think About It  True  False 

21. Some people were afraid states might lose their independence. Think About It   True  False

22. Different states had different needs for government to meet. Think About It   True  False

23. The states all got along with each other. Think About It  True  False 

24. The government created by the Articles of Confederation had everything under control among the states. Think About It  True  False 

25. A New Idea! Articles of Confederation New Idea 1 Branch Legislative—makes laws 3 Branches

26. Battle of the Plans The Virginia Plan The New Jersey Plan • Legislative branch has ___ “chambers” • Number of votes for each state depends on the state’s ___________ • ________ states would have more power 2 • Legislative branch has ___ “chamber” • Each state gets ___ vote • ________ states would have more power one one Small population Large (Virginia was a large state, and New Jersey was a small state. Surprise!)

27. The Constitution Solution Legislative: Makes laws Divide Congress Into Two Houses Executive: Carries out laws Judicial: Interprets laws

28. 三 QUICK QUIZ! the constitution solution

29. The Articles required states to treat citizens from other states the same as their own citizens. Think About It  True  False 

30. Think About It The Constitution requires each state to treat ________ of other states the ______ as it treats its own citizens. citizens same

31. How many states had to agree in order for the Articles of Confederation to be changed? Think About It   All states  A majority of states

32. The Constitution can be changed if ________________ of the members of Congress and ________________ of the states agree. Think About It two-thirds (2/3) three-fourths (3/4)

33. The Articles of Confederation required states to follow the laws Congress passed. Think About It  True  False 

34. The Constitution says that the laws passed by Congress are _________ to laws passed by the _______. Think About It superior states

35. Under the Constitution, laws are made by the _______ branch. Think About It A B  executive legislative

36. Under the Constitution, laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws. Think About It A  B superior inferior

37. Under the Constitution, Congress has ______. Think About It A B  1 chamber 2 chambers

38. Under the Constitution, each state gets two votes in the _______. Think About It A B  House of Representatives Senate

39. Under the Constitution, the number of votes each state gets in the House of Representatives is based on its _____. Think About It  A B Population Taxes

40. Under the Constitution, a change to the Constitution must be approved by ____. Think About It A B  All States ¾ of States

41. 三 QUICK QUIZ! articles vs. constitution

42. A) Created a president Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A

43. B) Created a government Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A B

44. C) Had one branch of government Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C B

45. D) Had enough power to do its job Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B

46. E) Created a court system Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B E

47. F) Gave large and small states the same power Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C D B F E

48. G) Created a Congress Articles, Constitution or Both? Both Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

49. H) Compromised between large and small states Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. A C G D B F E

50. I) Created a military Articles, Constitution or Both? Both H Articles Constitution Decide whether each statement applies to the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, or both. I A C G D B F E