Roots of American Democracy What ideas gave birth to the world's first modern democratic nation?

Be sure you understand the Speaking of Politics terms for this section Be sure you understand the Speaking of Politics terms for this section. Use them in your answers as you complete the Reading Notes for this unit. Text p 37 Online 3.1 Know theses terms

The History of Democracy video See timeline Text pp 39-39 read carefully.

What did the Founders Believe? Video R Roots Texdt pp 38-42 Interactive Student Notebook 3.2 Natural Law Video 1 Video 2

DOI video P44 in text. 3.3

Organizing a government Ideological Basis for U.S. Government We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. —Declaration of Independence, 1776 3.3

Putting Ideas to Work 3.3 The national government created under the Articles of Confederation was much weaker than the governments established in the states. Although some members of Congress wanted a strong central government, the majority preferred a loose confederation, with most powers remaining at the state level. The Articles emphasized that each state would retain its “sovereignty, freedom, and independence.” Any power not specifically given to Congress was reserved for the states. What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Text pp 42 – 47 Interactive Student Notebook 3.3 Articles of Confederation

To set up a functioning government, the delegates had to compromise ! 3.4 To set up a functioning government, the delegates had to compromise ! video Text pp 47-51 Interactive Student Notebook ..4

Structure of the New Government 3.4 Know how each branch’s power is a counter balance to the others. video

Document Comparison With a group, read Document A The Birth of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence. http://www2.sjs.org/beniretto/Chapter%203%20govt%20roots/indexc3.html/ Discuss and take notes on your paper about each part and article. Why is it there? Why is it important? You will need these notes later! Then using the Google docs form available online, answer question 1 by yourself. see link on Civics Homepage When you have finished, read Document B “Letter, John Adams Letter to Abigail Adams.” answer question 2,3,4 by yourself, Then using both documents, answer question 5-7 by yourself. To Submit: Go to file and select download as Rich Text Format (rtf) Save to your desktop then submit to the dropbox on your SJS Civics assignment page.

Federalists Papers 3.5 video Text 51-55 Interactive Student Notebook 3.6 Go to Section3.6 Worksheet available at History Homepage. Fill it in online and copy it into your 3.6 SION first section, then answer the second question.

Go to your TeachTCI Chapter 3 Summary Go to your TeachTCI Chapter 3 Summary Write three journal entries from the perspective of a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Date each entry. Address each of these topics in your entries: Entry 1 Which ideas most influenced you in the development of the Constitution? Where did these ideas come from? Entry 2 What were the greatest challenges in developing the Constitution? How were these challenges resolved? Entry 3 Do you think the states should ratify the Constitution? Why or why not? Pp 54-55 Interactive Student Notebook 3.6 and summary

Explore - New Democracies Around the World video Democracy is a system of government in which citizens have supreme power, whether directly or through elected representatives. In order for a government to be considered democratic, it must meet certain criteria, including the following: • free and fair elections, universal suffrage, and a secret ballot • the freedom to form political parties • rule of law • separation of powers • civilian control of the military • equality before the law • the right to participate in political, economic, and cultural life • human rights, such as freedom of speech, press, and assembly You and your group are to read the article, then based on the criteria above fill in the SION for this section. Each person in the group should have the same answer.

Explore - Revolutions in Latin America With a partner, Compare and contrast the liberal and conservative ideologies of Latin America in the 1800s and 1900s. One of you take the liberal and the other take the conservative view. Record Your findings on SION. Then finish the other questions.