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Oct. 8, 2010

Oct. 8, 2010. 1. The Constitution describes Congress as the A. Legislative branch B. Judicial branch C. Arm of the president D. Defender of civil rights. Current events. More Jobs, Less Government Pat Toomey. Review Questions p. 67-72.

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Oct. 8, 2010

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  1. Oct. 8, 2010 • 1. The Constitution describes Congress as the • A. Legislative branch • B. Judicial branch • C. Arm of the president • D. Defender of civil rights

  2. Current events • More Jobs, Less Government • Pat Toomey

  3. Review Questions p. 67-72 • 1. Legislatures divided into 2 parts or houses? • 2. To ratify means to??? • 3. One of the most significant achievements of Congress under the A.O.C.? • 4. His rebellion sent a wake up call throughout the country? • 5. What 2 delegates became presidents of the U.S.?

  4. Review Questions p. 67-72 • 1. Legislatures divided into 2 parts or houses? • Bicameral • 2. To ratify means to??? • Approve • 3. One of the most significant achievements of Congress under the A.O.C.? • Northwest Ordinance • 4. His rebellion sent a wake up call throughout the country? • Daniel Shays • 5. What 2 delegates became presidents of the U.S.? • George Washington, James Madison

  5. p. 73-77 • 6. Who presided over the Convention? • 7. Do we have records of what happened at the Convention? Explain… • 8. What states agreed with the Virginia Plan? What states favored the New Jersey Plan • 9. How is representation in the Senate different than the House? • 10. Form of government in which power is divided between the national government and the states?

  6. p. 73-77 • 6. Who presided over the Convention? • George Washington • 7. Do we have records of what happened at the Convention? Explain… • Not much, only details come from James Madison’s notebook • 8. What states agreed with the Virginia Plan? What states favored the New Jersey Plan • Va Plan--- Populated states: Mass., New York, Pa, Virginia • NJ Plan--- Delaware, NJ, MD • 9. How is representation in the Senate different than the House? • Senate equal • House based on population • 10. Form of government in which power is divided between the national government and the states? • Federalism

  7. P. 74- 84 • 11. Significance of June 21, 1788? • 12. 3 main parts of the Constitution? • 13. What does the necessary and proper clause allow Congress to do? • 14. Does the Constitution mention political parties? • 15. The constitution today is quite different than the document written in 1787. Explain…

  8. P. 78-84 • 11. Significance of June 21, 1788? • New Hampshire the 9th state ratifies the U.S. Constitution, Constitution becomes the supreme law of the land. • 12. 3 main parts of the Constitution? • Preamble, 7 articles, 27 amendments • 13. What does the necessary and proper clause allow Congress to do? • Allows Congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the Constitution • 14. Does the Constitution mention political parties? • No, but they are an important part of our political systems today • 15. The constitution today is quite different than the document written in 1787. Explain… • Changes, amendments, interpretations

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