Chapter 10: Forming a New Government

1. Chapter 10:Forming a New Government p. 338-355

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3. Chapter 10 Lesson 1Copy and complete the DRAWING CONCLUSIONS graphic organizer in your notebook.

4. Life After Revolution Crossword Puzzle Articles of Confederation confederation continentals Declaration of Independence executive branch inflation judicial branch legislative branch Northwest Ordinance (of 1787) Northwest Territory ratify Shay’s Rebellion Springfield Massachusetts taxes weak government ordinance

6. Lesson 1: A Weak Governmentp. 338-343 • EQ: Why did the new nation struggle to govern itself under the Articles of Confederation? • Vocabulary: • Articles of Confederation • Ratify • Legislative branch • Executive branch • Judicial branch • Inflation • Shay’s Rebellion • Northwest Ordinance of 1787

7. Organize or attend a meeting • Establish a convention • Elect representatives • Draft a document • Ask for advice from citizens or abroad • Research existing governments • Backlash from states/citizens • Not appealing to every state/citizen • Unequal • Concentrated power • Unbalanced • Difficult to voice opinions • Lack of representation • Fear of repeating a monarchy • Wanted major difference in leadership from Great Britain-more representation by citizens • Not a strong central government • Unlike a monarchy • “Firm league of friendship” • Lack of structure • Too many “voices”

9. One branch of government (Legislative) No contribution to federal treasury No laws to collect taxes States printed own money (Continentals led to inflation)

10. No national court system No power to enforce treaties No power to collect taxes No power to raise an army No power to enforce laws

11. The sails of a ship; sailing ship waves The weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation are causing troubles for its succcess. The future of the Articles is unlikely “smooth”

12. Lesson 2: Debate in Philadelphiap. 344-351 • EQ: How did a group of leaders at the Constitutional Convention write the Constitution, a new plan for a stronger national government. • Vocabulary: • Delegate • Constitutional Convention • Virginia Plan • New Jersey Plan • Compromise • Great Compromise • Three-Fifths Compromise • Preamble • Reserved powers • Separation of powers • Checks and balances • veto

13. Brainpop • Branches of Government • U.S. Constitution

14. One Minute Quiz Chapter 10 Lesson 2 • What was the most important thing you learned about one of the compromises discussed? Great Compromise: Congress will be made up of TWO houses (Senate-equal representation & House of Representatives-based on state population) Virginia Plan-States with larger populations be given more representatives in Congress New Jersey Plan-States with large or small populations be given equal representation in Congress Three-Fifths Compromise: Enslaved people would be counted for state representation and for taxes (3 out of every 5 slaves…) 2. What questions do you still have about the Constitution? Preamble, Reserved powers, separation of powers , checks & balances, etc

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16. Government Homework

18. weak/unstable/unbalanced Putting it all together… Weak central government Making laws was difficult because 9 of the 13 states needed to approve them No president (executive branch) No court to settle disputes between states (judicial branch) No power to collect taxes Workshop/factory Gouverneur Morris George Washington James Madison

19. Stable/sturdy/strong/durable Making Laws Carry out (enforce) laws President & Cabinet Senators (100) & House of Representatives (435) • Write and pass bills • Collect taxes • Approve or reject presidential appointments (Senate) • Declare war • Sign or veto bills passed by Congress • Commander in Chief of Armed Forces • Nominate judges, ambassadors, & Cabinet members Interpreting Laws Supreme Court Justices (9) Federal Courts • Determine whether laws & treaties are unconstitutional • Interpret meaning of laws

20. Government in the NEWS… Find a newspaper article using the CURRENT EVENT links on my website that describes an action carried out by one branch of the federal government. Print (16270) out this newspaper article. Using a highlighter, find the following in your article: • Which branch of government is involved? (legislative, executive, and/or judicial branch) • What power(s) of the branch is being exercised? • How is the American public being affected? Now, write a one paragraph summary of the article that includes: (USE R28-R38) • Which branch(es) of government was involved? • Description of the power(s) that the branch exercised • An explanation of how the power(s) could be checked by one of the other TWO branches. • Typed paragraph must be 5-7 well written sentences and free of spelling and grammar errors must fit on one page. • Begin OR end your paragraph with a statement regarding the affect this action had on the American public. • Provide a proper heading in top right hand corner (name/date/period) and title of your choice centered above your summary. • Print (16270) & staple your article to the back of your summary! Submit to the assignment shelf. This is due by the end of class tomorrow.

21. Lesson 3: Ratifying the Constitutionp. 352-355 • EQ: How did the states ratify the Constitution after a long debate? • Vocabulary: • Federalists • Federal • Antifederalists • The Federalist • Amendment • Bill of Rights

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23. Chapter 10 Lesson 3Copy and complete the DRAWING CONCLUSIONS graphic organizer in your notebook.

24. ILLEGAL The 1st amendment protects individuals for free speech and free press. LEGAL The 5th amendment protects people against self-incrimination. (“pleading the 5th”) ILLEGAL The 8th amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment. LEGAL The 6th amendment says that every person accused of a crime has the right to have a lawyer.