September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 The Constitution

September 21, 2018 Learning Objectives Understand the Historical Context of the Constitution Explain the Political compromises at the Constitutional Convention

September 21, 2018 How are the ideas and actions of the Tea Party raising new concerns about Constitutional questions?

September 21, 2018 Constitution Is the constitution about limiting national power or strengthening National Power?

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September 21, 2018 What qualities of the Constitution allow it to continue to negotiate and define our governmental system?

Qualities of the Constitution September 21, 2018 Qualities of the Constitution Americans have relied on elections rather than arms to solve disputes (Except for 1787, 1838, 1854, 1860, 1877, 1968, 1993….) Federalism Seperation of powers Chacks and Balances Garentees individaul rights Highly readable

September 21, 2018 Describe the Articles of Confederation. What was it and what values/ideals about government did it include? Why did it not last? 26-27

Deficiencies of Articles of Confederation No separate executive branch to carry out the laws of Congress No national judiciary to handle offenses against the central government’s laws or to settle disputes between states Congress did not have the power to levy taxes Congress could not regulate interstate and foreign commerce

Deficiencies of Articles of Confederation The states as well as Congress had the power to coin money Congress could not support an army or navy and was dependent on state militias Nine states had to approve every law Amendment of the Articles required unanimous consent

Shay’s Rebellion (1786-1787) After 1783 European business partners of Massachusetts merchants refused to extend lines of credit to them and insisted that they pay for goods with hard currency. Merchants passed these demands to cash poor rural traders Daniel Shays, a former Continental army Captain leads a rebellion in MA MA government crushes rebellion with Benjamin Lincoln leading an army. Jefferson: “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure."

What are the “Political Theories of the Framers” September 21, 2018 What are the “Political Theories of the Framers”

Political ideas of the Framers September 21, 2018 Political ideas of the Framers Central tenants found in the Federalist Papers (we read part of Federalist # 10 by Madison Rejection of Monarchy Republican Democracy Consent of the governed Unalienable or Natural Rights

September 21, 2018 What does this quote mean “the framers wanted to revise the Articles of Confederation and strengthen the national government largely to protect their own holdings and interests”? 30

In Groups Groups will present on the following Answers for # 5 September 21, 2018 In Groups Groups will present on the following Answers for # 5 Majority rule vs. minority rights Small states vs. large state  Legislative power versus executive power  National power vs. state vs. local powers Slave state vs. free states

Compare the arguments of the Anti-Federalists and Federalists. 37-38 September 21, 2018 Compare the arguments of the Anti-Federalists and Federalists. 37-38