Founding Principles of U.S. Constitution

1. The Citizenship Handbook (pg. 251) Part 1: Ideas Behind the Constitution Part 2: Structure of the Constitution Part 3: Principles of the Constitution Part 4: Legislative Branch Part 5: Executive Branch Part 6: Judicial Branch Part 7: Amending the Constitution Part 8: The First Amendment Part 9: State and Local Governments Part 10: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

2. 4 MAIN Influences on the U.S. Constitution: -Religious and Classical roots -English Roots -English Enlightenment -French Enlightenment Colonial Views on Government: Ideas Behind the Constitution: (pg. 252)

3. What’s your philosophy?(or “way of thinking "about things) How do you formulate these ideas? … ideas from parents? (or people whose ideas /views you respect?) …life experiences? …favorite artists?

4. Our founding fathers were no different-we’re all driven by our philosophies. • World Events • History • Books • Religion • Governments

5. Roman Republic & representative government Ancient Judaism: deep respect for the law Direct Democracy (Ex: Ancient Greece) Influence #1: religious and classical roots Thomas Aquinas-natural law = Key words: natural law, direct democracy, representative government, civic virtue

6. Influence #2: ENGLISH ROOTS Petition of Rights Magna Carta English Bill of Rights -Limited Government (King’s power is not absolute—colonists respected this) • Defined rights & duties of nobles, set limits on monarch’s power • - Established the rule of law: NO ONE is above the law • Individual Rights: reaffirms the individual rights they received from prior documents (not even these guys) Keywords (or principles): Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, Limited Government, English Bill of Rights, Individual Rights

7. Thomas Hobbes -Government is a result of a social contract between people and their rulers John Locke -Wrote that all people are equal -Deserve certain natural rights -Ideas that were influential and used to justify the revolution Influence #3: English Enlightenment - Key words/people: Social contract theory, Thomas Hobbes, natural rights, John Locke

8. Influence #4:FRENCH ENLIGHTENMENT Montesquieu Came up with the idea for separation of power & 3 braches “The heart of the idea of the social contract may be stated simply: Each of us places his person and authority under the supreme direction of the general will, and the group receives each individual as an indivisible part of the whole.” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract, 1762 Judicial legislative Executive Rousseau & Social Contract Keywords/names: Montesequieu, Rousseau, separation of powers, popular sovereignty

9. Structure of the Constitution… (pg. 254)In other words, how it the Constitution organized? • Preamble: • Form a more perfect union • Establish justice • Ensure domestic tranquility • Provide for the common defense • Promote the general welfare • Secure the blessings of liberty • Articles • 7 Articles created the foundation for our government • Amendments • 27 changes have been made to the original document (The B.o.R. is the 1st ten.)

10. Principles of the Constitution (pg. 256) The Constitution rests on 7 basic principles: • Popular sovereignty - people are the source of govt. power • Limited Government - govt. only has power given to it by Constitution • Separation of Powers - each branch has specific duties • Checks & Balances - safeguard against abuse of power • Federalism - division of power between national & state govt. • Republicanism - elected representatives make decisions • Individual Rights - the Constitution protects citizens’ rights The goal of these principles were to create a government that was effective, yet still responsive to the people.

11. Warm up Question: What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention that was held in Philadelphia in 1787?

12. Answer: “for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation.” When the delegates originally met in Philly they intended to revise the Articles, NOT create a whole new document. Quickly they realized a new document would be necessary.

13. Details of the Constitution

14. CONSTITUTION PIECES Only 7 pieces or articles to the Constitution

15. ARTICLE I • LEGISLATIVE BRANCH • Make or write the laws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyeJ55o3El0

16. ARTICLE II •EXECUTIVE BRANCH Enforce the laws, military, FBI, US Marshalls, ……………..

17. ARTICLE III • JUDICIAL BRANCH • Review the laws

18. ARTICLE IV • Relations among states • - Equal from State to State • - Extradition  accused returned to state where crime was committed

19. ARTICLE V • Provisions for Amendment • It takes 2/3 Congress to approver or 2/3 of the States to pass a Constitutional Amendment • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_wbxHmSQKc

20. ARTICLE VI • National Debts, Supremacy of National Law, Oath • -Pay all debts owed • -Constitution over State • -Govt. officials take an oath of office JAMES MADISON

21. ARTICLE VII • Ratification • 9 of 13 • 39 of 55 sign in June 1788

22. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CRITCISM ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION? • THE ISSUE OF • PEOPLE’S RIGHTS…nothing protected the citizens of the U.S.A. • The Bill of Rights was added in 1791 (Written by James Madison)

23. Warm Up How many articles make up the Constitution?

24. Answer There are 7 articles that make up the Constitution

25. Debating the Constitution 7.3

26. Choosing Sides !!!!! As the Constitution made it’s way around the states two groups formed opinions about the Constitution… (The NEW plan for government) These groups were not considered political parties, only people with similar ideas on the new plan of government! Federal Hall, New York City U.S. Capitol while George Washington was President!

27. Choosing Sides !!!!! FEDERALISTSANTIFEDERALISTS Beliefs: Supported the Constitution Anti - Constitution Wanted Strong State Govt. Wanted Individual Rights Wanted Strong National Govt.

28. Choosing Sides !!!!! FEDERALISTS Supporters: Ben Franklin James Madison (Father of the Constitution)

29. Choosing Sides !!!!! FEDERALISTS George Washington Supporters: Alexander Hamilton John Jay

30. Choosing Sides !!!!! Anti-FEDERALISTS George Mason Supporters: Thomas Paine Patrick Henry

31. Bill of Rights (1791) Bill of Rights = The first Ten Amendments of the Constitution

32. Bill of Rights Purpose: Protect our individual freedoms or privileges

33. Amendment #1 #1 FREEDOMS -religion, speech, press, assembly & petition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mmbwhpBsBw -Result of freedoms the British had tried to take away

34. Amendment #2 #2 Right to Bear Arms -individual -Result of the states making sure they could keep their militias

35. Amendment #3 #3 NO Quartering Troops -home privacy - Result of the Quartering Acts

36. Amendment #4 #4 Search and Seizure -Warrant -Probable Cause -Result of the Writs of Assistance

37. Amendment #5 #5 Rights of the Accused -cannot be forced to incriminate yourself -cannot be tried more than once for the same crime (double jeopardy) Benedict Arnold

38. Amendment #6 #6 Right to a SPEEDY / FAIR trial -must be opened to the public -jury must hear both sides -accused must be provided with counsel Result of the one judge, no jury

39. Amendment #7 #7 Civil Suits of Common Law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJHTDgMRE8o -common law = established by previous decisions

40. Amendment #8 #8 Bail and Punishment -fair and fitting of the crime

41. Amendment #9 #9 Powers reserved to the People -not limited to those mentioned in the Constitution

42. Amendment #10 #10 Powers reserved to the States - The States or the people retain all powers except those specifically granted to the federal government

43. Chapter 7 Sec 1 Governing a New Nation

44. Warm up Question: What is the Bill of Rights and why was it created?

45. Answer: • First 10 Amendments to the Constitution • Created to protect individual liberties and freedoms

46. The Constitution

47. Warm up Question: What are the two main political parties in the United States? Briefly explain each.

48. Answer: Democrats- support social reform and international cooperation in foreign affairs -liberal (Generally speaking: in favor of abortion, gay marriage) Republicans- support business and financial interests and a limited govt. role in social and economic life -conservative (Generally speaking: in favor of the 2nd amendment, capital punishment)

49. 3 Branches of Government

50. Legislative BranchPurpose: “Make the laws” • Created by Article 1 of the Constitution • Who’s Involved: Congress • Upper House (Senate) • Lower House (House of Representatives)