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1. The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia’s -------- on May 25, 1787.
2. Two of the delegates to the Convention, ----- & ----- later became Presidents of the USA.
3. The delegates agreed that ----- should preside over the Convention.
4. The participants agreed to keep all discussions -----.
5. The rule of secrecy allowed delegates to speak -----.
Please read pages 52-54 ;Please copy statements and fill in the blanks. Also, planners should be on your table.
Identify the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention
Discuss the rules the delegates adopted to conduct business at the Constitutional Convention
Soon after the Revolution ends serious problems emerge with the --------------- --------
Because of problems, each
state sends delegates to a
------ ------- to fix flaws of the Articles of
Confederation
Delegates meet in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania at Independence Hall. Each state sends delegates except for ------ ------- (Q).
The ----- men who met in May of 1787
were an extraordinary
group: 8 signers of the DOI; 7
governors (Q); and 41 members of
Continental Congress
Future PresidentThomas Jefferson
Serving as a minister to France (Q)
Future PresidentJohn Adams
Serving as ministerTo Great Britain (Q)
Patrick Henry,Elected to serve but
Was against Convention and
stayed home (Q) (T)
A system in which Each branch of
Government is ableTo check, or
Restrain the powerOf the others
The first Ten amendments
To the Constitution
Powers that Congress has
That are Specifically
Listed in the “C”
The notion thatPower lies with
The people.
The split of Authority among The “E”, “L”, and
“J” branches
Powers that the “C”Does not give to theNational governmentThat are kept by the
States.
Principle that The law applies to
Everyone, evenThose who
Govern.
Powers that are Shared by state
And federal governments
Pgs 85-93
Appoint George WashingtonAs the President of Convention (q) (t)
Meetings could not be Held unless delegates
From 7 states were Present (q)
Decisions must be Majority vote, one State gets one vote
Meetings held in secret (q)
To allow delegates To speak freely
1) What does the legislative branch of the government do?
2) How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?
3) What was the Great Compromise?4) What two arguments resulted in the
Electoral College Compromise?
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5) What does the electoral college do?6) What were the different viewpoints
of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?
7) What was the purpose of The Federalist?
8) What promise helped to get the Constitution ratified?
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Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates
Designed by ---------
Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J)
Legislature would be -------- and based on
States ---------
------, ------, ----- and------- loved plan; small
States, not so much
Presented by -------
Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J)
Legislature would be ---------- and based
On -----------
--------, ---, and -------- love plan;
Other states, not so much
1) From what state is the author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson?
2) Who was considered “First in war, first in peace, first in the heart of his countrymen”?
3) In what year did Benjamin Franklin die?4) Which member of the Convention later
becomes the 4th president of the USA?5) What are the three branches of
government created at the Convention?
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6) Article Three of the Constitution creates which branch of government?
7) How many states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become official?
8) When were the Bill of Rights ratified by the states?
9) What is one of the strengths of the Constitution?
10)Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
Please copy the questions. (10); Also have planners out and on your table.
Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates
Bell ringer
The Great Compromise
Video – Our Constitution
Media Center
After six weeks of debate,Roger Sherman (T) proposes
A compromise …
A SenateWith equalRepresent-
ationTo please The small
states
A Housebased
On popula-tion
To please the bigger
states
Questions about How to calculate
550,000 Enslaved African
AmericansIn South
North opposed idea Of Counting slaves; South wanted the
slaves to Count but not vote …
Delegates finally agreed
To count enslaved African-Americans
as 3/5 of a Person to determine
representation in Congress
1. What is the subject of the map?2. What color are the 13 states?3. What is the name of the large western
territory unclaimed by any states?4. Along which of the Great Lakes did the
British hold forts?5. What other countries claimed land
near the United States?
Please copy the questions (5); Use the map on page 88 to answer. Please have planners on your table!
Describe the plans of government offered by delegates at the Constitutional Convention
Identify the compromises agreed upon by the delegates
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Bell ringer
The Great Compromise
Video – Our Constitution
Media Center
Designed by ---------
Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J)
Legislature would be -------- and based on
States ---------
------, ------, ----- and------- loved plan; small
States, not so much
Presented by -------
Government with 3 Branches (E, L, J)
Legislature would be ---------- and based
On -----------
--------, ---, and -------- love plan;
Other states, not so much
After six weeks of debate,__________ (T) proposes
A compromise …
A SenateWith ______Represent-
ationTo please The small
states
A Housebased
On _______To please
the bigger states
Questions about How to calculate
550,000 ______ ______AmericansIn South
_____ opposed idea Of Counting slaves; ______ wanted the
slaves to Count but not vote …
Delegates finally agreed
To count enslaved African-Americans
as _______ of a Person to determine
representation in Congress
1. Which rights or freedoms were included in all four documents?
2. Which right or freedom is found only in the Bill of Rights?
3. Which document does not include right against unreasonable search or seizure?
4. Which document does not prohibit cruel or unusual punishment?
5. Which document is the most recent?
Please copy questions (5); Use chart on page 90 to answer. Please have planners on table!
Bell ringer
Outline – Approving the Constitution
8 questions you should know
Video – The Constitution
A, Summer of 17871. Sept. ---- 1787, the “C” is ready to sign2. All but ---- of the delegates present sign it
B. Win Ratification1. Decided that each state would set up --------- to ratify the document2. When ----- of 13 voted yes, “C” would become law of the land
C. Divided Public1. Supporters were called --------2. Favored a system of government called ----------
D. The Federalists1. Argued that USA would not ------- without a strong national government2. Argued their position in ---------
E. The Anti Federalists1. Felt the “C” gave too much ----- to nationalGovernment & took too much away from states2. Objected to no ------
F. Agreement1. Agreed that a Bill of Rights was needed2. June 21, 1788, ------- is 9th state To ratify and “C” takes full effect
Which notableLeader was not
At the Convention?
Which delegate Kept a notebookOf daily events?
Which delegateWas against the
ConstitutionAnd refused to
Attend?
The participantsAt the ConventionAgreed to keep allDiscussions what?
At 81, who was The oldest delegate
To attend the Constitution?
Which state chose Not to take part in The Constitutional
Convention
Which delegatesTo the ConventionWent on to become
President of the USA? (2)
7 of the delegatesTo the Convention Were former what?
Pg 52-54
Group of peopleNamed by each State legislature
To select PresidentAnd Vice President
What plan for Government didRoger Sherman
Create?
Which planAllowed that for Every 5 slavesTo count as 3Free persons?
Name of plan that Called for states to
Be represented Equally in government?
What term refersTo a form of
Government inIn which power is Divided between
States and federalgovernment
Anti – FederalistsOpposed the “C”Because it did not
Have a what?
Name of plan That called for States to be
Represented basedOn population.
Branch ofGovernment thatCarries out laws.
Pgs 55-59
1. Which branch of government did the Constitution add?
2. According to the “C”, which branch of settles disputes between states?
3. What are three additional powers does the Constitution give the Legislature?
4. According to the “C”, which branch can make treaties with other countries?
5. According to the chart, how many states must agree to amend the Articles of Confederation?
Please copy the questions (5); Use the chart on page 84 to answer. Please have planners on your table!
Describe how the Constitution is organized.
Explain what three parts of the Constitution accomplish
Which notableLeader was not
At the Convention?
Which delegate Kept a notebookOf daily events?
Which delegateWas against the
ConstitutionAnd refused to
Attend?
The participantsAt the ConventionAgreed to keep allDiscussions what?
At 81, who was The oldest
delegateTo attend the Constitution?
Which state chose Not to take part in The Constitutional
Convention
Which delegatesTo the Convention
Went on to become
President of the USA? (2)
7 of the delegatesTo the Convention Were former what?
Pg 52-54
Purpose of “C” is to provide a f_________ for government
Highest ________ in the nation & basic law of the United States
_______ (T) tells why Constitution was written. It consists of one single
Sentence…
Power Comes from ________;
Government depends on_______ & is here
To serve the ________
Article I (T) Says that
Congress shall be made
Of two houses – ______ & _______
________ will have
all the lawmakingAuthority accordingTo Article I
Article I list ______ that
Congress has and Does not have
Congress may collect taxes,
regulate Trade, coin money
& declare ______
Group of peopleNamed by each State legislature
To select PresidentAnd Vice President
What plan for Government didRoger Sherman
Create?
Which planAllowed that for Every 5 slavesTo count as 3Free persons?
Name of plan that Called for states to
Be represented Equally in government?
What term refersTo a form of
Government inIn which power is Divided between
States and federalgovernment
Anti – FederalistsOpposed the “C”Because it did not
Have a what?
Name of plan That called for States to be
Represented basedOn population.
Branch ofGovernment thatCarries out laws.
Pgs 55-59
1. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____.
2. The _____ was passed in 1913 to allow Congress to collect an income tax.
3. Constitutional amendments ____ many of our freedoms.
4. The process for making an amendment to the Constitution is outlined in _____.
5. Once a national amendment has been proposed, _____ of the state must ratify it.
6. Only one amendment, _____, has been by means of state convention.
Read pages 85-6; Copy & fill in blanks. We will exchange & grade in 8 minutes.
Article II provides For an _________Or law enforcing
Branch
Article II explains how These leaders are electedAnd _______ from office
Powers includeCommanding
______, dealing with other
Countries (T) &
Appointing officials
Article III provides For a Judicial
Branch to ______And apply laws
Article III calls for one_______ Court and such Lower courts as needed
May hear cases About ________,
Federal lawsAnd disputes
between states
1) What is a constitution?2) What is a confederation?3) Who had most of the power under the
Articles of Confederation?4) What was the capital of the United States
in 1785?5) Who was the most important delegate at
the Constitutional Convention?
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6) What three principles are the Constitution based upon?
7) How can Congress override a President’s veto?
8) What is the opening of the Constitution called?
9) Which article it clear that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land?
10)What five freedoms are guaranteed in the First Amendment?
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Article IV
Article V
Article VI
All statesMust respect laws,
______ _______, and Records of other
states
States how ____________
To the ConstitutionAre to be made
Declares that the _________ is the
“Supreme Law of theLand”;
States that the Constitution would Take effect when
__ states had ratified it
1. Why are amendments to the Constitution necessary?
2. What is the Preamble, and why was it written?
3. What types of powers does the necessary and proper clause give to Congress?
4. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
5. What is the main purpose of the United States Constitution?
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6) Why does the government collect an income tax?
7) In what two ways can an amendment to the U.S. Constitution be ratified?
8) What do the first three articles of the Constitution describe?
9) Which amendment to the Constitution was ratified by means of a state convention?
10)Which branch of government has the final authority on interpreting the Constitution?
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A.Interpreting the Constitution (86)1. “C” has been amended ____ times2. Other changes have taken place through ______________
B. Necessary and Proper Clause (86)1._______ & ______ clause allows Congress to use powers not specifically listed in “C”2. Powers are known as “_____ ______”
C. Disagreements (86) 1. ________ some feel that Congress should be Allowed to make laws the “C” does not forbid2. _______ Congress should make only lawsMentioned in the Constitution
D. Supreme Court (86)1. Has final ______ on interpreting the “C”2. Sometimes Court is loose interpretation;Sometimes strict interpretation
E. Congressional & Presidential Actions1. “C” allows _____ to impeach, or accuse, federalOfficials; Senate determines guilt or innocence2. Congress has investigated ______ people
F. Presidents Interpreting1. -----, death of William Henry Harrison, 1st President to die in office; no clear rules in “C”2.
F. Interpretation Through Custom1. “C” has changed through ________ that havedeveloped2. “C” does not mention _____ ______ but they Are an important part of political system today
F. Government today1. Government today is different from 17872. Basic structure and principals of government Will no doubt remain
1.For what purpose did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention originally meet? (52)
2.Why did the convention delegates decide to keep the proceedings secret?(53)
3.What two competing plans did delegates to the Constitutional Convention debate? (56)
4.Explain the Three-Fifths Compromise. (57)
Please copy the questions. (8)
5. What do the first three articles of the Constitution do? (82)
6. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called and what do they do? (85)
7. What 5 fundamental principles are embodied by the Constitution? (89)
8. Explain the differences among expressed, reserved and concurrent powers. (92-93)
Please copy the questions. (8)
Influenced by-----------; believed
Best way to protect libertyWas to separate functions
Of government...
Framers dividedGovernment into ------ Branches, each withDifferent functions.
To limit power of ----- & ------- governments,
“C” states what They can & cannot do.
Law applies to ------, Even those who govern;
No one may break the lawOr escape its reach
Each branch Is able to check or
Restrain the ------ of The other branches
To keep any 1 branch Of government from
Becoming too powerful, The “C” included
------- & -------
1. . The Framers firmly believed that the ----- should be strong but not too strong.
2. The Framers were influenced by the French political philosopher -------.
3. The split of authority among the ------, ------, and ------ branches is called separation of powers.
4. The President can veto laws proposed by ------ and name federal judges.
5. Congress can block presidential appointments and ------.
Read pages 90-93b; Copy & fill in blanks. We will exchange & grade in 8 minutes.
What is an Important Source of
Money for the Government?
Which article ofThe “C” states that
9 states had to Ratify the “C”
B4 it becomes law.
Which article of The “C” lists theSpecific powers
That the CongressDoes and does
Not Have?
The introduction to the Constitution is
Called what?
The abilities that Congress exercises
That are not Listed in the
Constitution areKnown as what?
Which article ofThe “C” declares the
“C” the “supreme Law of the Land.”?
Which article Of “C” set forthThe procedure
For makingAmendments?
Which article of the “C” discusses
Relationships between
The states?
Federalism Dividing Power
SupremacyOf the
Constitution
Power is shared by ______ government
And the _______
Each level of Government has
_______ over peopleAt the same time
Powers granted to National government
________ powers
Powers that the “C” Does not give to
National are kept by The state ( _______
Powers)
Article _____ includes A supremacy clause
The principles of The “C” ensure
Government _______As well as power
Powers that both Level of governments
Can exercise are ________ powers
Powers that both Levels of
governmentCan exercise are
Called what?
Powers specificallyGranted to the
National Government are
Called what?
The idea that the Law applies to
Everyone, even those
Who govern is Called what?
The split of authority Among the branches
Is called what?
Right to establishSchools and make Rules concerning
Marriage and Divorce are what Type of power?
The branch of Government that Has the right to
Veto laws is Called?
One of the Provisions the “C”Makes to ensure Sovereignty of
The people is thewhat?
Notion that powerLies with the
People is known as?